A new game in the AI: The Somnium Files setting was announced during the surprise March 2025 Nintendo Direct, and it is titled No Sleep for Kaname Date. The game has been confirmed to release on July 25, 2025, and it will appear on the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.

The new game will focus once again on the first game's protagonist Kaname Date as he seeks to rescue Iris from what appears to be some kind of space-bound prison. The trailer confirms the returns of the Somnium events, as well as showing other returning characters such as Amame and Aiba. A new character with a purple color scheme and a third eye was also shown, who may serve as the antagonist of the story.

You can watch the trailer via Youtube below: It highlights some of the characters and situations we'll encounter.

Other announcements from the Nintendo Direct include the return of Raidou Kuzunoha with a remake of The Mystery of the Soulless Army.

No Sleep for Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files will release for Nintendo Switch and PC on July 25, 2025. It is unknown at the moment if it will also end up appearing on other platforms as well.

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Zero Escape and AI: The Somnium Files series creator Kotaro Uchikoshi is teasing something on his X (formerly Twitter) . The tease seems to be related to the AI: The Somnium Files series, specifically the second game.

Uchikoshi shared the aforementioned post on his English-speaking . The caption that accompanies the video is a block of text known as “mojibake,” that seems to reference the events of AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative. Additionally, the video featured on the post depicts TV color bars garbled and distorted in a rhythmic pattern, with the NHKE logo on the top right of the screen. Uchikoshi previously shared a similar video of TV color bars sliding in diagonal direction back in back in February 26, 2024.

You can check out Kotaro Uchikoshi’s post referencing AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative here:

Note: The text below contains spoilers for AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative. 25542y

Mojibake text appears at various critical points in the AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative game, specifically when playing as co-protagonist Kuruto Ryuki. When decoded, the mojibake featured on Uchikoshi’s post turns into readable Japanese text. The text references the simulation theory that is featured as a central theme of the game.

AI: The Somnium Files and its sequel AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative are available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PC.

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• 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (Atlus)
• Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (FromSoftware)
• Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Intelligent Systems/Nintendo)
• Pokemon Sword & Shield (Game Freak/Pokemon Company)

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• George Kamitani (Vanillaware)
• Hideo Kojima (Kojima Productions)
• Hidetaka Miyazaki (FromSoftware)

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• 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (Atlus)
• Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Intelligent Systems/Nintendo)

Best Graphics - Death Stranding 54233b

• 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (Atlus)
• Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Monster Hunter World: Iceborne (Capcom)

Best Music - Persona 5 Royal 4gz1w

• Kingdom Hearts III (Square Enix)
• Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Persona 5 Royal (Atlus)

Best Character - Sam Porter Bridges 3x6v3d

• Clifford Unger (Death Stranding)
• Sam Porter Bridges (Death Stranding)
• Reisalin Stout (Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout)

Best Online Game - Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers 4hh36

• Apex Legends (Electronic Arts)
• Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers (Square Enix)
• Monster Hunter World: Iceborne (Capcom)

Best Action Game - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice 5b3o43

• Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (FromSoftware)
• Devil May Cry 5 (Capcom)
• Monster Hunter World: Iceborne (Capcom)

Best Shooter - Apex Legends 2ue1f

• Apex Legends (Electronic Arts)
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (Sony Interactive Entertainment/Activision)
• Fortnite (Epic Games)

Best Action Adventure Game - Death Stranding 4m335p

• The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Nintendo)
• Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Resident Evil 2 (Capcom)

Best Adventure Game - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim 1s5t3w

• AI: The Somnium Files (Spike Chunsoft)
• 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (Atlus)
• Tokyo Chronos (MyDearest)

• Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Intelligent Systems/Nintendo)
• Persona 5 Royal (Atlus)
• Pokemon Sword & Shield (Game Freak/Pokemon Company)

Best Indie Game - Gnosia 53j6t

• Untitled Goose Game (House House/Panic)
• Gnosia (Petit Depotto/Mebius)
• Baba Is You (Hempuli)

Best Rookie Game - Death Stranding 2n511i

• Astral Chain (PlatinumGames/Nintendo)
• 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (Atlus)
• Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)

Best eSports Game - Fortnite 24zf

• Street Fighter V (Capcom)
• Fortnite (Epic Games)
• Rainbow Six Siege (Ubisoft)

Best Game Streamer - Unko-chan 3h3254

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• Junichi Kato (Unko-chan)
• Moko

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• 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (Atlus)
• Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (FromSoftware)
• Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Intelligent Systems/Nintendo)
• Pokemon Sword & Shield (Game Freak/Pokemon Company)

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• George Kamitani (Vanillaware)
• Hideo Kojima (Kojima Productions)
• Hidetaka Miyazaki (FromSoftware)

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• 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (Atlus)
• Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Intelligent Systems/Nintendo)

Best Graphics 39322l

• 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (Atlus)
• Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Monster Hunter World: Iceborne (Capcom)

Best Music y6m21

• Kingdom Hearts III (Square Enix)
• Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Persona 5 Royal (Atlus)

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• Clifford Unger (Death Stranding)
• Sam Porter Bridges (Death Stranding)
• Reisalin Stout (Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout)

Best Online Game 34213

• Apex Legends (Electronic Arts)
• Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers (Square Enix)
• Monster Hunter World: Iceborne (Capcom)

Best Action Game 585l5

• Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (FromSoftware)
• Devil May Cry 5 (Capcom)
• Monster Hunter World: Iceborne (Capcom)

Best Shooter 6o2r3d

• Apex Legends (Electronic Arts)
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (Sony Interactive Entertainment/Activision)
• Fortnite (Epic Games)

Best Action Adventure Game 6s5iz

• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo)
• Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
• Resident Evil 2 (Capcom)

Best Adventure Game 4p1s5s

• AI: The Somnium Files (Spike Chunsoft)
• 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (Atlus)
• Tokyo Chronos (MyDearest)

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• Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Intelligent Systems/Nintendo)
• Persona 5 Royal (Atlus)
• Pokemon Sword & Shield (Game Freak/Pokemon Company)

Best Indie Game 6g10

• Untitled Goose Game (House House/Panic)
• Gnosia (Petit Depotto/Mebius)
• Baba Is You (Hempuli)

Best Rookie Game 1q26t

• Astral Chain (PlatinumGames/Nintendo)
• 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (Atlus)
• Death Stranding (Kojima Productions/Sony Interactive Entertainment)

Best eSports Game 5y5a6r

• Street Fighter V (Capcom)
• Fortnite (Epic Games)
• Rainbow Six Siege (Ubisoft)

Best Game Streamer 3j464n

• OtojaOtsuichi
• Junichi Kato (Unko-chan)
• Moko

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People don’t have to just take a leap of faith when it comes to Zero Escape creator Kotaro Uchikoshi’s latest game. An AI: The Somnium Files demo is now available on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, for people who want to try ing Date and his AI partner, Aiba, on their mysterious murder investigation.

Right now, this AI: The Somnium File demo is only available in one region: North America. It will appear in other regions too, however. People can find it both on the eShop and PlayStation Store. The very first investigations in the game are present, giving people a chance to see what it’s like to explore someone’s mind while hunting for information. You’ll also be able to see how Date and his partner interact with one another.

In addition, a new AI: The Somnium Files video, starring A-Set and introducing Ota, has been released.

AI: The Somnium Files is available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC.

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While Ai: The Somnium Files has a lot of important characters who you’ll spend quite a bit of time building relationships with, none of them are as critical to it as Date and Aiba. You spend all your time with the two, watching them play off of each other while also exploring each crime scene and Somnium’s intricacies. Fortunately for everyone who opts into it, the two are incredibly watchable. Each of these protagonists is great, even if they do things that make you cringe a bit, due to how human it can make them feel.

Date is the detective, and we see he’s good at his job. He has no problem standing up to unsavory characters, like of the yakuza, or interrogating individuals. He has good reflexes in dangerous situations. He also is able to pick up on hidden clues in the environment. While he is good at what he does and tends to have a knack for dealing with people, he also has abrasive and annoying tendencies. He cracks dad jokes and delights in bad puns, using them to “amuse” Aiba, Mizuki, and most importantly, himself. A running joke has him constantly asking the name of a fellow investigator he encounters on every crime scene. But, he’s also a mystery and even a tragic figure. We know he lost his left eye in an incident six years ago, and Aiba, his boss, and his coworkers won’t tell him what happened. He’s complex, but comes across as approachable due to his immaturity and sympathetic considering something serious happened to him in his past. Aiba calls him out on his more unprofessional conduct, offering a sense of balance. You could consider her the conscience and voice of reason.

Aiba is far more serious and composed, though she does have her moments where she might make geeky references. Which is fitting, considering she is an A.I. She was created to essentially be a perfect analytical partner for Date during investigations. There are times when she will anticipate his needs before he even voices them, due to their connection and her incredible intelligence. When she is on the job, she’ll be relatively no nonsense. But, she also is surprisingly human with her sense of humor. She jokes about self destructing if Date suggests Pewter should reprogram her. (Though, she does it she couldn’t do that of her own volition.) She’ll joke about killing Date for his bad jokes. When she needs him to duck to save their lives, she’ll joke about a porno magazine being on the floor, because she knows that would get the quickest reaction. She also suggests she chose her human form for Somnium segments based on knowing his “preferences.” In a way, it almost feels like a big sister teasing and threatening her little brother, but in a way where you can tell it’s affectionate.

While Aiba tends to be the foil when Date cracks jokes or gets goofy, AI: The Somnium Files balances that by having moments where she can sometimes be just as silly. Due to the nature of their relationship and the neural connection they share, the full AI program isn’t transferred during a Psync. Since she isn’t at her full “power,” this reflects in her maturity levels here and how willing she is or isn’t to be a little more over-the-top when solving the dream world’s puzzles. She’ll use slang during these moments, forcing them to switch roles and Date to be the more analytical one. For example, in one session, Aiba will act like a cat after “waking up” in one dream, before agreeing to get serious about the investigation. When she happens upon a mysterious liquid, she might jump in, lick it, smell it, or stick her hand into it.

It’s also wonderful the way that AI: The Somnium Files teases bigger reveals even at the outset. When you select certain dialogue responses, perhaps when Date behaves in a goofy manner, Aiba will make some sort of reference to some kind of medication. These throwaway lines come up, and she doesn’t necessarily explain them. You have an idea that something happened to Date and perhaps he is recovering from an extraordinary event from the game’s earliest moments, and knowing Aiba has this kind of power adds another dimension to their relationship. Is she helping him? Could she be keeping him in line? It gets you thinking about how much he might really need her.

The characters are the most critical part of AI: The Somnium Files. If you don’t care about the leads in an adventure game, you may never find the motivation to complete it. Both Date and Aiba have these great personalities that make them likeable, but also believable and flawed individuals. They play well off of one another, thanks to their unique relationship and personalities. Discover the truth behind the murders is definitely a reason to keep playing, but equally important is continuing to see how the two interact with one another.

AI: The Somnium Files is available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC.

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Kotaro Uchikoshi’s AI: The Somnium Files is the sort of adventure game that dances between levity and seriousness. We have the practical investigations in the real world, going over serial killer crime scenes, and the almost supernatural peeks into the minds of other people to unlock their mental locks in the Somnium. While these trips into the dream world don’t always make sense, that’s what makes them so brilliant. Especially as people get to see symbolism play out and understand how things begin to make sense.

Date isn’t just a detective. He’s a Psyncer. This means he can enter into a Psync Machine at the station to explore the mind of another person, with the activities shown on monitors so Boss and Pewter can watch. Though, it isn’t just Date exploring. Aiba, the AI that lives in Date’s left eye socket, is the one actually exploring this dream state. She communicates with him through the neural connection, and together the two of them overcome the series of Mental Locks present.

What’s great about these Somnium segments first and foremost is how well organized they are. Each one lasts six minutes, but time only es when Aiba moves and you know exactly how much time each major action you perform will take. There’s a map that shows things you can interact with, so you can plot out moves without wasting time. On the left side of the screen, there’s a timeline always showing on the left side of the screen, displaying the mental lock and any branching paths you may be able to trigger. You can save at any time during these segments, and also return to the main menu if you need to restart and reload. Or, if you prefer, you could use the retry option to spend certain one, two, or three to go back one, two, or three mental locks and make different choices. There’s pressure to make the right decisions and not run out of time in the dream, but AI: The Somnium Files never penalizes you for experimenting.

Once you are able to jump into exploring this area, without any real fear of mes, you can really start enjoying Somnium segments. While they can involve unsettling imagery or have serious undertones, it can be difficult to be too unnerved sometimes. Especially if you see things like Aiba inhaling so deeply that she sucks flowers up her nose or happen to spin an item so fast that it flies away. It also allows you to get more emotionally invested without fear. If you go down a path where you might not get a good result, you might feel heartbroken at the uncovered trauma and the negative effect it had on the person’s life. Or, if you made a more ideal choice, you might feel genuine relief and joy knowing that even though this is a virtual character, you made their life better.

For example, the earliest case involves dealing with Mizuki, who discovered her mother’s dead body and is suffering from aphonia as a result. (Conveniently enough, for the sake of the story, she’s the daughter of Date’s close friend and has been living with Date after her parents’ divorce.) There are two options for her Somnium experience, based on how you react to one of two items present in the area that will unlock the second Mental Lock. I went through both, to see what Aiba’s actions could do and the result after the segment was over. Each one elicits a different sort of emotional response.

Which brings up another element that helps make the Somnium moments freeing. AI: The Somnium Files has a flowchart that is constantly there for you in the menu. At any time you can access the menu, you can pull it up to reopen an old investigation or go through a Psync again. It really lets you make the most of the idea that these are supposed to be dreamlike states. Even though the stakes are high and we are going through major investigations, we have the opportunity to fall back and change our minds. We can stick with the consequences of our actions and find out how they turned out, but also rely on extra save files and this flowchart to go back and right anything we might have regretted.

AI: The Somnium Files lets its Somnium segments give players a degree of freedom. Things are well organized and, while there are limitations and consequences, it also doesn’t have intense pressure that means one wrong decision completely ruins your playthrough. Things like the ability to retry segments or head to the flowchart give you the opportunity to explore the dreamlike logic present in these areas and better appreciate what is going on with their symbolism and possible paths. It’s a rather cool complement to the other, more typical investigation elements found in the game.

AI: The Somnium Files is available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC.

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  This is a busy week for going on adventures in Japan. People looking for a darker tale will be able to trip through people’s minds to get critical information to solve murders in AI: The Somnium Files, a new thriller from Zero Escape creator Kotaro Uchikoshi. People who would rather experience a lighter, more fanciful adventure can help Link collect instruments and wake the Wind Fish again in a The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake for the Nintendo Switch.   In addition to some newer experiences, an older one is coming back. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch has returned to multiple platforms. A port makes it portable on the Nintendo Switch, while a remaster makes it look crisper on the PlayStation 4.   Finally, Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry’s Wonderland Retro is coming to the Nintendo Switch this week in Japan.   As a reminder, Siliconera gets a small portion pocket change from your purchases from our Play-Asia links below. You can also save $3 by using the code “SILICON” by using the coupon button at the payment method selection screen.   Here are this week’s JP releases below:   Nintendo Switch AI: The Somnium Files (+ eShop version) Cardfight!! Vanguard EX (+ eShop version) The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (+ eShop version)

• The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening Steel Case Edition

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (+ eShop version)   eShop Only (Switch) Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry’s Wonderland Retro   PlayStation 4 AI: The Somnium Files Cardfight!! Vanguard EX Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered   Other: Mega Drive Mini

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• Mega Drive Tower Mini

  Key European Releases AI: The Somnium Files The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch / Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered   Key Domestic Releases AI: The Somnium Files The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch / Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered Sega Genesis Mini

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The physical version of AI: The Somnium Files was expected to release in North America on September 17 alongside the digital versions, but it has been delayed by a few days to September 24, 2019.   According to Spike Chunsoft, the delay was due to the increased demand and manufacturing delays. It was only announced for PS4 and Switch versions in North America, and the digital releases will continue as planned.   Here’s more about the game:

The mind never lies… In a near-future Tokyo, Special Agent Kaname Date is on the case of a mysterious serial killer. Date must investigate crime scenes as well as dreams on the hunt for clues. From the mind of Kotaro Uchikoshi (Zero Escape series director), with character design by the Yusuke Kozaki (No More Heroes, Fire Emblem series), a thrilling neo-noir detective adventure is about to unfold.

  And story:

One rainy night in November, a woman’s body is found at an abandoned theme park, mounted on a merry-go-round horse. She had been stabbed repeatedly, and her left eye was gouged out. Kaname Date of the Metropolitan Police Department arrives on the scene. He recognizes the woman. Suddenly, he hears a noise from inside the merry-go-round. He breaks into the merry-go-round’s central column to find a young girl. And in her hands, she grips a bloody ice pick…

  AI: The Somnium Files releases for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on September 17, 2019. The PS4 and Switch’s physical versions release on September 24, 2019 in North America. The game’s physical version releases in Japan on September 19 and in Europe on September 20, 2019.

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Spike Chunsoft shared a new trailer for the adventure game AI: The Somnium Files by Zero Escape series creator Kotaro Uchikoshi. In the video we get to see more about the investigation parts of the game.   In AI: The Somnium Files there are two main parts with the Somnium Part and the Investigation Part, which we’ll be looking at in the trailer below:  

One rainy night in November, a woman’s body is found at an abandoned theme park, mounted on a merry-go-round horse. She had been stabbed repeatedly, and her left eye was gouged out. Kaname Date of the Metropolitan Police Department arrives on the scene. He recognizes the woman. Suddenly, he hears a noise from inside the merry-go-round. He breaks into the merry-go-round’s central column to find a young girl. And in her hands, she grips a bloody ice pick…

  AI: The Somnium Files releases for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC in North America on September 17, 2019. It’ll release in Japan on September 19, 2019, followed by  Europe on September 20, 2019. Check out some of the game’s colorful side characters in our previous report.

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Back in May 2019, the Australian and European release dates for Spike Chunsoft’s AI: The Somnium Files and Crystar were announced. Both digital and physical releases were confirmed, but we didn’t know how they would be getting to market. Now, Numskull Games has revealed it is partnering up with the company for both titles’ retail release.   This partnership will not have any negative effects on the previously announced release dates. As Numskull Games noted on Twitter, Crystar’s PlayStation 4 debut will occur on August 30, 2019. AI: The Somnium Files will be showing up on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in both regions on September 20, 2019. However, these two titles are only the beginning, as Numskull Games confirmed that it will partner up with Spike Chunsoft for future game releases beyond these two titles.   Crystar will come to the PlayStation 4 in North America on August 27, 2019, followed by an Australian and European release on August 30, 2019. It is immediately available in Japan.   AI: The Somnium Files will show up on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC in North America on September 17, 2019, Japan on September 19, 2019, and Australia and Europe on September 20, 2019.

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Spike Chunsoft has released more info for AI: The Somnium Files, introducing six colorful side characters that police investigator Date will meet during his case. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]   You can read more about protagonist Kaname Date and his AI companion AI-Ball here.   Renju Okiura (CV: Kenji Hamada) The manager of the talent agency Iris belongs to, Lemniscate, as well as the maid café Sunfish Pocket. He’s been good friends with Date since 5 years ago.   Hitomi Sagan (CV: Sayaka Ohara) Iris’ mother, who is without a husband. Her parents died when she was 17, and so she raised Iris all by herself. Thanks to past injuries, she can’t move her right arm.   Shouko Nadami (CV: Yuu Kobayashi) A woman who was found dead at a merry-go-round at the abandoned amusement park Bloom Park on a certain Friday night in November. Her left eye was gouged out.   Sou Sejima (CV: Naomi Kusumi) A self-made man who grew up poor. As such, he has a complex towards upper class people, who serve as the basis of his desire for wealth and power.   Mama (CV: Kenta Miyuke) The owner of the bar Marble in Shinjuku. Date and Okiura are regulars there, so she knows them quite well. She’s also familiar with the criminal underworld, as she is also an information broker.   Mayumi (CV: Toshiko Sawada) Ota’s mother, who opened the Matsushita Diner through loaning a lot of money over 30 years ago with her husband. Since then, the diner’s been thriving. Lately, she’s been really forgetful.   AI: The Somnium Files releases for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC on July 25, 2019. You can read our interview with Uchikoshi here.

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Zero Escape series creator Kotaro Uchikoshi’s next adventure game, AI: The Somnium Files, was expected to release in July but it’s been delayed a couple months in Japan and North America for quality improvement, Spike Chunsoft announced.   The original release date was July 25, 2019 for a worldwide release, but it has been delayed to September 17 in North America and September 19 In Japan. The new European release date hasn’t been announced.   Here’s a message from Spike Chunsoft regarding the delay:

“We deeply apologize for the change, but we would like to assure the community that it was necessary to ensure the best product possible. We know our fans are eagerly anticipating this title, and we will continue to strive to meet your expectations.”

  AI: The Somnum Files releases for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC in North America on September 17, 2019 and in Japan on Septembe 19, 2019. The game will also release in Europe. Check our previous report for an introduction to its main characters.

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Spike Chunsoft has introduced the key characters of AI: The Somnium Files, including main character Kaname Date, his AI partner AI-Ball, as well as key characters Boss and Pewter. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]   Kaname Date (CV: Tarusuke Shingaki) A police investigator belonging to the Advanced Brain Investigation Section (ABIS) division of the police. Using the PSYNC deviec, he can enter the minds of suspects and witnesses. Six years ago, he lost his left eye, which has now been replaced by the high-tech prosthetic AI-Ball.   AI-Ball (CV: Akari Kitou)  

  Kaname’s AI-equipped left eye, which manifests itself in the dream world via PSYNC as a young girl. In real life, it can move around independently of Date while looking like a small animal. AI-Ball is linked to Date’s consciousness.   Boss (CV: Yuuko Kaida) The commander of ABIS, and Date’s superior. Date’s known her for a long time. She pretends to be a whimsical optimist who says something different every day… but she’s actually a cunning schemer.   Pewter (CV: Hiroki Gotou) ABIS’ engineer and a genius mechanic, who helps control and adjust the PSYNC device. AI-Ball was also created by him, and her personality reflects his interests.   AI: The Somnium Files releases for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC on July 25, 2019. You can read our interview with Uchikoshi here.

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