AKIBA LOST Launches on Steam Today, October 20 (PDT), Following Delays Due to the Review and Approval Process!

To Thank Everyone for Their Patience, a 20% Off Launch Sale Is Now Live, Along with Free Pixel Art Character Wallpapers!

Tokyo, Japan – October 21, 2026 – IzanagiGames, Inc. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Producer & CEO: Shinsuke Umeda) is pleased to announce that the Steam® version of AKIBA LOST, an epic feature-length live-action ensemble suspense game, is now available as of October 20 (PDT).

To express our sincere gratitude to everyone who patiently waited for the release, we are also offering a 20% discount during a limited-time launch sale running for two weeks starting today.

Steam Version of AKIBA LOST
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4131220/AKIBA_LOST/

Regarding the Steam Release of AKIBA LOST

Following delays due to the review and approval process and other factors, the Steam version of AKIBA LOST is finally available today, October 20 (PDT).
We sincerely apologize to everyone who has been eagerly awaiting the release for the extended delay.

As a token of our appreciation for your patience and support, we have prepared three special bonuses for the Steam release:

1. Launch Sale Discount Increased from 10% to 20%

2. 200 New Buddy Character Still Shots Added to the AKIBA LOST Album
   　* The Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PS5 versions are also scheduled to receive this update at a later date.

Starting from the morning of Day 1, players will unlock still shots of the Buddy Characters who appeared during each time period upon completing Shinjo’s segment for that period.
If you have save data from the demo version with certain time periods already completed, the corresponding still shots will automatically be added to the AKIBA LOST Album in the full game.

3. Free Pixel Art Character Wallpapers for PC and Mobile Devices

As a free download bonus, we are giving away pixel art character wallpapers for PC and mobile devices.
To download the wallpapers, select “Download Bonus: Wallpapers” from the in-game Options menu to access the dedicated download page.
*We will provide further information about availability on other platforms once preparations are complete.

In addition, we have made improvements to text display and controls, along with minor bug fixes and other enhancements.

DLC and Digital Deluxe Edition Also Available Now!

The DLC lineup includes the Original Soundtrack and Drama Movie, each bundled with Pixel Character Costume Sets.
The Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes the full game and all DLC, is also available with a 5% bundle discount!

Regular Prices (USD)
Standard Edition: $24.99
Digital Deluxe Edition: $40.49 (Before 5% Bundle Discount)
Original Soundtrack: $5.99
Drama Movie: $9.99

A limited-time launch sale offering 20% off is now live for 14 days starting today!
Check it out on Steam now:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4131220/AKIBA_LOST/

About AKIBA LOST

“AKIBA LOST” is an epic, feature-length live-action ensemble multi-angle suspense game.
Six years in the making, the project involved more than 200 cast and crew members, with approximately 200,000 still images captured during production.
Combining a zapping-style sound novel in which players switch between characters to advance the story, high-quality live-action footage, and immersive 360-degree camera sequences, “AKIBA LOST” offers a new kind of live-action suspense gaming experience. A television drama was also produced in collaboration with Nippon Television specifically to enhance the quality of the game.
The story is set in Akihabara, Japan’s iconic hub of subculture. The protagonist, game creator Shinjo, brings together six unique individuals who embody the spirit of Akihabara.
Winner of the Future Division at the Japan Game Awards 2025.

Cast
Hiromitsu Kitayama, Sayuri Matsumura, Momoko Tanabe, Misato Ugaki, Yui Oguri (AKB48), Azusa Ohara, MINA (East Of Eden)

AKIBA LOST official website
https://akibalost.com/en/
AKIBA LOST official X (formerly Twitter)
https://x.com/akibalost
AKIBA LOST official Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/akibalost
AKIBA LOST official TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@akibalost
IzanagiGames official YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@IzanagiGamesChannel

Product Overview
Title: AKIBA LOST
Genre: Live-action suspense game
Players: 1
Platforms: Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Steam®, PlayStation®5
Audio Language: Japanese
Planned Subtitle Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Korean
Development & Publishing: IzanagiGames, Inc.
Release Date: September 17, 2026
Steam Release Date: October 20, 2026 (PDT)
Copyright: © IzanagiGames / NTV / AX-ON

About IzanagiGames

IzanagiGames, Inc. is a game publisher and developer specializing in interactive entertainment, particularly console games. Headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, the company is dedicated to bringing games created in collaboration with Japanese creators directly to the global market.
IzanagiGames aims to create more opportunities for talented creators to develop new intellectual properties (IPs) and games, while delivering engaging interactive entertainment experiences to players around the world.
The company has released titles such as “Death Come True,” “World’s End Club,” and “Yurukill: The Calumniation Games” worldwide across various platforms.
In January 2026, IzanagiGames released “Dark Auction,” an all-new mystery adventure by Rika Suzuki, followed by “AKIBA LOST,” a feature-length live-action ensemble multi-angle suspense game starring Hiromitsu Kitayama, in September 2026.

・IzanagiGames official website
https://izanagigames.co.jp/en/
・IzanagiGames official X (formerly Twitter) account
https://twitter.com/izanagigames
・IzanagiGames official YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/IzanagiGamesChannel
・IzanagiGames Discord server:
https://discord.gg/8ZJ3Ju7AKx

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