Developer Spike Chunsoft this week announced that ‘Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus’, a lucid-noir detective adventure from the creators of the ‘Danganronpa’ series, is coming to PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series consoles on the 1st of October across North America and European regions. A digital release for Xbox and PC, a physical edition is available for PlayStation 5 along with a bonus novel exclusive to the console (physical and digital), serving as a prequal to the main game.
The game will retail for $59.99 / €59.99 / £49.99 for its Standard digital release and $69.99 / €69.99 / £59.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition. Pre-order details can be found on Master Detective’s official website.
Per the press release:
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 Overview
Master Detectives vs. Megacorporation
Kanai Ward is the home of many unsolved cases and is under the complete control of Amaterasu Corporation. Master Detectives from around the world, each possessing unique powers, must rise to the challenge of uncovering the truth. Travel freely within the fully 3D environment of the city to collect Solution Keys to use as evidence and testimonies in investigations.
Enter the Mystery Labyrinth, a Unique and Offbeat Puzzle-Solving Experience
As the investigation progresses, a realm known as the Mystery Labyrinth will appear, creating a path toward the truth. Once inside, however, the mysteries shrouding the case materialize as gimmicks and traps, lying in wait to consume Yuma. The rules of reality don’t apply here: delve into the ever-changing Mystery Labyrinth and get to the heart of the case. Mystery Phantoms will do whatever it takes to prevent Yuma from reaching the truth. Dodge their barrage of lies and slash the contradictions to pieces with the Solution Blade!
“Plus” Features
New “Plus” enhancements and additional features include the following.
4K Compatability
Experience the neon-lit streets of Kanai Ward and the strange atmosphere of the Mystery
Labyrinth in stunning detail with upgraded shading, textures, and graphics in 4K resolution.
Reduced Loading Times
Loading times have been significantly reduced so you can stay immersed in the story.
Includes Five Substories
Includes all previously released DLC from the Nintendo Switch version. Play through all 5 substories featuring different Master Detectives.
Substories
- Ch. Desuhiko: Charisma Killed the Cat
- Ch. Fubuki: Fubuki’s Luckiest Day
- Ch. Halara: Raining Cats & Dog
- Ch. Vivia: The Near-Death Detective
- Ch. Yakou: Thank You, My Detective
Gallery Mode Added
The new Gallery Mode allows you to revisit cinematics and BGM that you’ve unlocked in-game. You can watch your favorite scenes as many times as you’d like.
Bonus Novel: How to Be a Master Detective: A Halara Nightmare Case for PlayStation 5
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. It contains no spoilers and can be read before playing the game. The story is supervised by Kazutaka Kodaka, main scenario writer for 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.
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.
*Bonus item available for PS5 versions only.
*Digital pre-order with bonus exclusive to PlayStation 5, and does not require a PlayStation Plus membership. Available until 1st October 2024. See the PlayStation Store in your region for details.
*Art not final. Designs, contents and names are subject to change without prior notice. *Quantity of physical version bonus is limited
And lastly, details on the physical PlayStation 5 release as well as the other digital releases’ contents:
- Lucid-Noir Limited Edition (physical) PS5 includes:
- Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus
- Outerbox with artwork by Rui Komatsuzaki
- PlayStation 5 SteelBook®
- Spirited 6.5″ Shinigami plush
- Noise of Neon Official Soundtrack
- Standard Edition (physical) PS5 includes:
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus
- Standard Edition (digital) PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam includes:
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus
- Digital Deluxe Edition (digital) PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam includes:
- Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus
- Digital Art Book – The Book of Death
- Digital Soundtrack – Noise of Neon
