Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus Synopsis of the Five Substories and Gallery Mode with 164 Cinematics and BGM Tracks
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (August 22, 2024) - Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today announced new details about Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus, including a synopsis of the five substories, and its Gallery Mode that includes 164 types of content. The lucid-noir detective adventure from the creators of the Danganronpa series Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus comes to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam® in North America and Europe on October 1, 2024.
Synopsis of the Five Substories and the Detectives
Includes all previously released DLC from the Nintendo Switch version. Play through all five substories featuring different Master Detectives. These substories spotlight detectives other than the main character, Yuma, offering you separate narratives from the main story. In these substories, you can take control of the detectives who serve as the protagonists of these tales.
Substories
Ch. Desuhiko: Charisma Killed the Cat
< Synopsis >
The Phantom Thief Nine-Tailed Cat Appears!
Can the free-spirited superstar, the detective of charisma himself, Desuhiko, catch the enigmatic and unidentified phantom thief?!
Stay tuned for "Charisma Killed the Cat!"
Desuhiko Thunderbolt
Japanese VA: KENN
English VA: Khoi Dao
A young man with a goofball nature who likes hitting on women under the guise of investigation. Desuhiko's goal is to become famous as a mystery-solving superstar detective. He carries a huge backpack filled with tools necessary for his disguises.
Forensic Forte: Disguise
In addition to disguising his clothes and face, his voice, height, and weight can also be changed, allowing him to match the target of disguise visually and psychologically.
Ch. Fubuki: Fubuki's Luckiest Day
< Synopsis >
If I could do it all over again...
Every person has had that thought at some point. Exams, bets, relationships, work troubles. If only I could erase my failures. If only I could have been more successful. However, once a moment has passed, it cannot be redone.
...Unless you're her. Fubuki Clockford, the Master Detective capable of rewinding time. Her strange and lucky day begins now.
Fubuki Clockford
Japanese VA: Saori Ōnishi
English VA: Xanthe Huynh
Because of her upbringing as a lady of the world-famous Clockford Family, she is a bit naive. She has a uniquely peculiar way of thinking, which can frustrate and confuse the people she talks to.
Forensic Forte: Time Leap
Time can be rewound and things can be redone. After time has been turned back once, it cannot be turned back beyond that point, however.
Ch. Halara: Raining Cats & Dog
< Synopsis >
The Nocturnal Detective Agency receives a request to investigate an unusual drowning.
Was it suicide or murder?
Will Master Detective Halara be able to solve this odd and onerous case?
Halara Nightmare
Japanese VA: Yui Ishikawa
English VA: Amber Lee Connors
Halara is always cool under fire and has solved many difficult cases through precise judgment. Halara only believes in money and will not accept a request without payment, regardless of who the client may be.
Forensic Forte: Postcognition
The ability to see how a crime scene appeared at the time it was first discovered.
Ch. Vivia: The Near-Death Detective
< Synopsis >
Vivia visits a building to investigate an unsolved case. However, the elevator leading to the roof stops, leaving him stuck inside with a woman.
Trapped within the motionless box, Vivia closes in on the truth as he faces life and death.
Vivia Twilight
Japanese VA: Yūichirō Umehara
English VA: Aleks Le
He has a decadent and aesthetic atmosphere about him. Often lying down in various places, such as the fireplace at the agency or under the hotel's grand piano, his personality can be described as self-indulgent.
Forensic Forte: Spectral Projection
Freed from the flesh, the ghost form can pass through walls and floors without being seen by other people.
Ch. Yakou: Thank You, My Detective
< Synopsis >
A voice calls out to Yakou as he walks in the darkness. Sweet but somber, it reminds him of that day...
Yakou Furio
Japanese VA: Takehito Koyasu
English VA: Kaiji Tang
Head of the only agency in Kanai Ward, the Nocturnal Detective Agency. An aloof and elusive man. Although not a Master Detective, he is certified by the World Detective Organization, which suggests he is an excellent detective.
That said, he is somewhat weak-kneed, and his agency's policy is to stay quiet and refrain from any overt behavior that might lead to conflict with the Amaterasu Corporation Peacekeepers.
Gallery Mode Includes 95 Cinematics and 69 BGM Tracks
The new Gallery Mode allows you to revisit cinematics and BGM that you've unlocked in-game. A total of 95 cinematics and 69 BGM tracks are included. The movies and BGM are released sequentially after each chapter is cleared.You can watch your favorite scenes as many times as you'd like.
How to Be a Master Detective: A Halara Nightmare Case
How to Be a Master Detective: A Halara Nightmare Case is an original, newly-written novel about Halara Nightmare, a Master Detective with the Forensic Forte "Postcognition," and serves as a prequel to the main story of the game. The novel is written by Takekuni Kitayama under the supervision of Kazutaka Kodaka, main scenario writer for the game. It contains no spoilers and can be read before playing the game.
While investigating a case, Halara is trapped by snow inside a mountain cabin alongside violent prisoners. Then an incomprehensible murder occurs...with no witnesses. In an extreme situation where doubt looms, the eye of a genius private detective will reveal the truth.
First-run physical copies for PS5 include a printed copy of the original novel, How to Be a Master Detective: A Halara Nightmare Case. PS5 digital pre-orders for the Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions come with a digital download version of the novel.
*Digital pre-order with bonus exclusive to PlayStation 5, and does not require a PlayStation Plus membership. Available until October 1, 2024 PDT. See the PlayStation Store in your region for details.
*Quantity of physical version bonus is limited.
Lucid-Noir Limited Edition (physical) for Steam includes a printed copy of the original novel, How to Be a Master Detective: A Halara Nightmare Case.
For details on where to pre-order Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE Plus visit: https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/raincode/en/plus/
Physical version published in European regions by Reef Entertainment.
About Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus
In this lucid-noir detective adventure, Yuma Kokohead, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries in a strange city caged by unending rain. Originally released as Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE for Nintendo Switch in June 2023 to high praise, Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus includes enhancements and additional features for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
Game Specifications
Title Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus
Platforms PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
Release October 1, 2024
MSRP Standard Edition (physical) PS5: $59.99 US / €59.99 / £54.99
Lucid-Noir Limited Edition (physical) PS5, Steam: $99.99 US / €99.99 / £89.99
Standard Edition (digital) PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam: $59.99 US / €59.99 / £49.99
Digital Deluxe Edition (digital) PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam: $69.99 US / €69.99 / £59.99
Genre Adventure
Players 1
Languages PlayStation 5
Text: Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish
Voice: Japanese, English
Steam/Xbox Series X|S
Text: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese,
French, Italian, German, Spanish
Voice: Japanese, English
ESRB Mature
Scenario Kazutaka Kodaka (Too Kyo Games)
Music Masafumi Takada (Too Kyo Games)
Design Rui Komatsuzaki (Too Kyo Games)
Developer Spike Chunsoft
Website English: https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/raincode/en/plus/
French: https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/raincode/fr/plus/
Italian: https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/raincode/it/plus/
German: https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/raincode/de/plus/
Spanish: https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/raincode/es/plus/
©Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Licensed to and Published by Spike Chunsoft, Inc.
©2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. "PlayStation Family Mark", "PlayStation", "PS5 logo" and "PS5" are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.
Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X|S logo and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
©Valve Corporation. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
All trademarks, service marks, product names and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Information provided is accurate as of the date of announcement and is subject to change without notice.
Synopsis of the Five Substories and the Detectives
Includes all previously released DLC from the Nintendo Switch version. Play through all five substories featuring different Master Detectives. These substories spotlight detectives other than the main character, Yuma, offering you separate narratives from the main story. In these substories, you can take control of the detectives who serve as the protagonists of these tales.
Substories
Ch. Desuhiko: Charisma Killed the Cat
< Synopsis >
The Phantom Thief Nine-Tailed Cat Appears!
Can the free-spirited superstar, the detective of charisma himself, Desuhiko, catch the enigmatic and unidentified phantom thief?!
Stay tuned for "Charisma Killed the Cat!"
Desuhiko Thunderbolt
Japanese VA: KENN
English VA: Khoi Dao
A young man with a goofball nature who likes hitting on women under the guise of investigation. Desuhiko's goal is to become famous as a mystery-solving superstar detective. He carries a huge backpack filled with tools necessary for his disguises.
Forensic Forte: Disguise
In addition to disguising his clothes and face, his voice, height, and weight can also be changed, allowing him to match the target of disguise visually and psychologically.
Ch. Fubuki: Fubuki's Luckiest Day
< Synopsis >
If I could do it all over again...
Every person has had that thought at some point. Exams, bets, relationships, work troubles. If only I could erase my failures. If only I could have been more successful. However, once a moment has passed, it cannot be redone.
...Unless you're her. Fubuki Clockford, the Master Detective capable of rewinding time. Her strange and lucky day begins now.
Fubuki Clockford
Japanese VA: Saori Ōnishi
English VA: Xanthe Huynh
Because of her upbringing as a lady of the world-famous Clockford Family, she is a bit naive. She has a uniquely peculiar way of thinking, which can frustrate and confuse the people she talks to.
Forensic Forte: Time Leap
Time can be rewound and things can be redone. After time has been turned back once, it cannot be turned back beyond that point, however.
Ch. Halara: Raining Cats & Dog
< Synopsis >
The Nocturnal Detective Agency receives a request to investigate an unusual drowning.
Was it suicide or murder?
Will Master Detective Halara be able to solve this odd and onerous case?
Halara Nightmare
Japanese VA: Yui Ishikawa
English VA: Amber Lee Connors
Halara is always cool under fire and has solved many difficult cases through precise judgment. Halara only believes in money and will not accept a request without payment, regardless of who the client may be.
Forensic Forte: Postcognition
The ability to see how a crime scene appeared at the time it was first discovered.
Ch. Vivia: The Near-Death Detective
< Synopsis >
Vivia visits a building to investigate an unsolved case. However, the elevator leading to the roof stops, leaving him stuck inside with a woman.
Trapped within the motionless box, Vivia closes in on the truth as he faces life and death.
Vivia Twilight
Japanese VA: Yūichirō Umehara
English VA: Aleks Le
He has a decadent and aesthetic atmosphere about him. Often lying down in various places, such as the fireplace at the agency or under the hotel's grand piano, his personality can be described as self-indulgent.
Forensic Forte: Spectral Projection
Freed from the flesh, the ghost form can pass through walls and floors without being seen by other people.
Ch. Yakou: Thank You, My Detective
< Synopsis >
A voice calls out to Yakou as he walks in the darkness. Sweet but somber, it reminds him of that day...
Yakou Furio
Japanese VA: Takehito Koyasu
English VA: Kaiji Tang
Head of the only agency in Kanai Ward, the Nocturnal Detective Agency. An aloof and elusive man. Although not a Master Detective, he is certified by the World Detective Organization, which suggests he is an excellent detective.
That said, he is somewhat weak-kneed, and his agency's policy is to stay quiet and refrain from any overt behavior that might lead to conflict with the Amaterasu Corporation Peacekeepers.
Gallery Mode Includes 95 Cinematics and 69 BGM Tracks
The new Gallery Mode allows you to revisit cinematics and BGM that you've unlocked in-game. A total of 95 cinematics and 69 BGM tracks are included. The movies and BGM are released sequentially after each chapter is cleared.You can watch your favorite scenes as many times as you'd like.
How to Be a Master Detective: A Halara Nightmare Case
How to Be a Master Detective: A Halara Nightmare Case is an original, newly-written novel about Halara Nightmare, a Master Detective with the Forensic Forte "Postcognition," and serves as a prequel to the main story of the game. The novel is written by Takekuni Kitayama under the supervision of Kazutaka Kodaka, main scenario writer for the game. It contains no spoilers and can be read before playing the game.
While investigating a case, Halara is trapped by snow inside a mountain cabin alongside violent prisoners. Then an incomprehensible murder occurs...with no witnesses. In an extreme situation where doubt looms, the eye of a genius private detective will reveal the truth.
First-run physical copies for PS5 include a printed copy of the original novel, How to Be a Master Detective: A Halara Nightmare Case. PS5 digital pre-orders for the Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions come with a digital download version of the novel.
*Digital pre-order with bonus exclusive to PlayStation 5, and does not require a PlayStation Plus membership. Available until October 1, 2024 PDT. See the PlayStation Store in your region for details.
*Quantity of physical version bonus is limited.
Lucid-Noir Limited Edition (physical) for Steam includes a printed copy of the original novel, How to Be a Master Detective: A Halara Nightmare Case.
For details on where to pre-order Master Detectives Archives: RAIN CODE Plus visit: https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/raincode/en/plus/
Physical version published in European regions by Reef Entertainment.
About Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus
In this lucid-noir detective adventure, Yuma Kokohead, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries in a strange city caged by unending rain. Originally released as Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE for Nintendo Switch in June 2023 to high praise, Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus includes enhancements and additional features for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
Game Specifications
Title Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus
Platforms PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
Release October 1, 2024
MSRP Standard Edition (physical) PS5: $59.99 US / €59.99 / £54.99
Lucid-Noir Limited Edition (physical) PS5, Steam: $99.99 US / €99.99 / £89.99
Standard Edition (digital) PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam: $59.99 US / €59.99 / £49.99
Digital Deluxe Edition (digital) PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam: $69.99 US / €69.99 / £59.99
Genre Adventure
Players 1
Languages PlayStation 5
Text: Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish
Voice: Japanese, English
Steam/Xbox Series X|S
Text: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese,
French, Italian, German, Spanish
Voice: Japanese, English
ESRB Mature
Scenario Kazutaka Kodaka (Too Kyo Games)
Music Masafumi Takada (Too Kyo Games)
Design Rui Komatsuzaki (Too Kyo Games)
Developer Spike Chunsoft
Website English: https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/raincode/en/plus/
French: https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/raincode/fr/plus/
Italian: https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/raincode/it/plus/
German: https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/raincode/de/plus/
Spanish: https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/raincode/es/plus/
©Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Licensed to and Published by Spike Chunsoft, Inc.
©2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. "PlayStation Family Mark", "PlayStation", "PS5 logo" and "PS5" are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.
Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X|S logo and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
©Valve Corporation. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
All trademarks, service marks, product names and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Information provided is accurate as of the date of announcement and is subject to change without notice.
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