Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne
- First release
- Jan 27, 2021
- Developer
- Chime
- Publisher
- Spike Chunsoft
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Tactical, Strategy, Visual Novel · Fantasy
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
One month after Subaru's new life in another world began, an emissary sent by the royal castle suddenly appears with news that the royal selection has been postponed, but offers no reason as to why. The postponement of this grand event that decides the next ruler of the Kingdom of Lugunica stirs Subaru and his friends into action. They return to the royal capital only to find that a sixth candidate has claimed their stake for the throne. But the Dragon Stone prophesizes that only five candidates would be chosen. With one candidate being an imposter, suspicions are immediately cast toward one woman in particular: Emilia. What answers lie beyond the mysterious web of assassinations, betrayal, and conspiracies...?Read more
One month after Subaru's new life in another world began, an emissary sent by the royal castle suddenly appears with news that the royal selection has been postponed, but offers no reason as to why. The postponement of this grand event that decides the next ruler of the Kingdom of Lugunica stirs Subaru and his friends into action. They return to the royal capital only to find that a sixth candidate has claimed their stake for the throne. But the Dragon Stone prophesizes that only five candidates would be chosen. With one candidate being an imposter, suspicions are immediately cast toward one woman in particular: Emilia. What answers lie beyond the mysterious web of assassinations, betrayal, and conspiracies...?
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Jan 27, 2021
- PlayStation 4
- Jan 28, 2021
- Nintendo Switch
- Jan 28, 2021
All 8 release dates
- Nintendo Switch
- Jan 29, 2021
- PlayStation 4
- Jan 30, 2021
- PlayStation 4
- Feb 05, 2021
- Nintendo Switch
- Feb 05, 2021
- PlayStation 4
- Feb 06, 2021
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- Where to buy
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 75
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 1,085 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Anime
- Adventure
- Visual Novel
- Strategy
- Fantasy
- Turn-Based Strategy
- Singleplayer
- Psychological Horror
Steam content notes
- General Mature Content
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- 中文 (简体)interface, subtitles
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Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Unsupported · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Behind the game
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Adaptations
- Based on Re:Zero (novel)
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