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MyDearest and IzanagiGames have announced TOKYO CHRONOS & ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos – Twin Pack for Switch. It will launch in 2024 worldwide.

Both the mystery adventure game TOKYO CHRONOS and interactive story action game ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos were previously released for PlayStation VR, SteamVR, and Quest.

Unlike the existing editions, the Switch version will not require a virtual reality headset.

MyDearest will release virtual reality visual novel ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos for PC via Steam on February 19 for $29.99 / 4,982 yen and for PlayStation VR on April 15 worldwide, the developer announced.

In Japan, the PlayStation VR version will be available both physically and digitally. In addition to the 4,980 yen standard edition, a 2,500-print limited edition will also be available for 8,980 yen. Pre-orders for both editions are available now at retailers such as Amazon Japan.

“Bringing the ALTDEUS experience to Steam and PlayStation VR means that more players can see this amazing world we spent so much time making,” said MyDearest game director Haruki Kashiwakura in a press release. “After Oculus Quest players made ALTDEUS the highest-rated game on the Oculus Store with so many great reviews, we’re confident VR fans of all kinds will enjoy diving into the future for themselves.”

ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos first launched for Oculus Quest and Rift in December 2020 with English and Japanese audio, and English, Japanese, Chinese, German, and French text support.

Here is an overview of the game, via MyDearest:

Step into the shoes of android super-soldier Chloe in a story set 200 years after TOKYO CHRONOS. Fight to save humanity from the Meteoras, massive aliens that conquered Earth’s surface. Battle in the Makhia, giant robots designed to slay the invaders, deploying tactical defenses and wielding massive Rail Cannons in battle.

In Adventure mode, explore the planet’s last refuge, Augmented Tokyo. Get to know the residents of this underground city and take in concerts from this world’s virtual celebrity, Noa, who also serves as Chloe’s co-pilot. Discover branching paths with the help of the Libra system, which guides Chloe toward certain choices, and deploy the Ariadne system to travel back to previous decisions to alter the course of fate and uncover multiple endings in a 15 to 20 hour story.

ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos features some of Japan’s most remarkable anime talent, with a memorable cast of characters designed by renowned character artist LAM with both English and Japanese voice acting. Notable J-Pop singers set the tone with an all-new song by ASCA (Fate/Apocrypha, Sword Art Online, TOKYO CHRONOS) called “DESIRE.” and performances by R!N Gemie (PROMARE, Attack on Titan Season 2).

ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos, the follow-up to virtual reality visual novel Tokyo Chronos, will launch for Oculus Quest and Rift on December 4, the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals. A price was not announced. It will feature English and Japanese voice acting, as well as Chinese (Simplified), German, and French subtitles.

Here is an overview of the game, via developer MyDearest:

ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos picks up 300 years after the events of Tokyo Chronos, the award-winning VR adventure game. Devastated by deadly creatures known as Meteora, humanity seeks refuge in the underground bunkers of a post-apocalyptic Shibuya, Japan. Earth’s last hope lies within Chloe, a genetically enhanced soldier who seeks to deliver humanity from their end, while out for vengeance against the monstrosities that took her only friend.

Discover the secrets behind what caused this reign of terror and fight for Chloe’s fallen friend from the cockpit of giant mechs. Dive into a world where Chloe goes head-to-head with hellish behemoths for intense mecha battles in a showdown among giants. As combat rages, ATLDEUS’ brilliant cyber diva, Noa, aids Chloe on the battlefield through song and instruction.

As a symbol of hope for the new world, Noa charms and performs for fans in vibrant live concert sequences. Shrouded in mystery, the beloved diva looks painfully familiar to Chloe’s lost friend, a fact the genetically enhanced soldier cannot shake. Untangle this web of winding secrets through adventure segments, where Chloe can choose multiple paths to reach surprise endings.

ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos downloadable content “Episode Yamato” will launch for Oculus Quest 1 and 2 on June 10 for $9.99, followed by other platforms at a later date, developer MyDearest announced. It will feature English and Japanese voice-overs, with Simplified Chinese and French subtitle options.

Here is an overview of the downloadable content, via MyDearest:

In the new downloadable content, ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos “Episode Yamato,” you will play as Second Lieutenant Yamato Amanagi, a member of Prometheus and pilot of the Ares Makhia. Chloe tries to escape from Prometheus with Anima, but Yamato stands in her way carrying the hopes of his comrades—to bring her back or die trying. The Swordstrike system, the awesome power of Ares Makhia’s sword, will provide you with new interactive experiences, taking approximately two hours to complete all of the story branches.

Additionally, Nobuhiko Okamoto will join the cast as Ares AARC, an Artificial Augmented Reality Crystal loaded on Ares Makhia, for the Japanese voice acting. He’s well known for his roles such as Katsuki Bakugo (My Hero Academia), Garfiel Tinsel (Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World), and Accelerator (A Certain Magical Index).