Frontwing and Bushiroad will release the PC visual novel Perennial Dusk: Kinsenka worldwide on May 29, 2025, however those getting game from Steam will need to an optional Expansion Patch for the full experience. Ahead of its official debut, the official site offered access to the update, explained the situation, and made it available via Google Drive.
Frontwing and Bushiroad cited “relevant ethical standards worldwide” as the reasons behind the Expansion Patch release, and the two companies specifically referenced the Steam version as the PC storefront that would need it. It didn’t explain what changes might be present. It only noted that the “complete story” is available when it is applied. It also noted the patch is in an .exe file that will apply it after being run. The “mature content” warning on Steam specifically cited “very strong violence” and “blood,” so it is possible that this patch exists due to the brutal situations depicted in the story.
Perennial Dusk: Kinsenka is a kinetic visual novel, which means there are no choices and only one route to follow. It also seems it will be something of a tragedy, as it follows young Maledict Exorcists dealing with malevolent entities for the sake of the innocent. Sai Tachibana happens upon the cursed Matsuri Benio and finds himself falling in love with her. However, her past haunts her and her present involves working to fight Maledicts with her “gift.” As a result, he finds himself becoming closer to a number of individuals like her and himself living at Maisoncycle sans Nom.
Here is the opening movie, which shows off the characters and setting:
Perenial Dusk: Kinsenka will come to the PC on May 29, 2025, and the patch for the Steam version is live via the official site now.
Published: May 28, 2025 05:00 pm