Today Spike Chunsoft announced their latest detective adventure, AI: The Somnium Files. This release will come in two flavors. A standard edition of the game or go for North American exclusive Special Agent Edition.

AI: The Somnium Files Special Agent Edition – $89.99

  • A-set Acrylic Stand – Approx. 6 inches tall
  • Outer Box – Original Artwork by character designer Yusuke Kozaki
  • THOUGHTS REMaiN BELOW Artbook – 30+ pages of sketches and concept art
  • REVERIES IN THE RaiN Soundtrack
  • A-set’s #1 Fan Stickers – 3 vinyl stickers
  • AI: The Somnium Files for Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4

Here is more about this one straight from the press release:

ABOUT AI: The Somnium Files

The mind never lies…

In a near-future Tokyo, detective Kaname Date is on the case of a mysterious serial killer. Date must investigate crime scenes as well as dreams on the hunt for clues. From the mind of Kotaro Uchikoshi (Zero Escape series director), with character design by the Yusuke Kozaki (NO MORE HEROES, Fire Emblem series), a thrilling neo-noir detective adventure is about to unfold.
STORY

One rainy night in November, a woman’s body is found at an abandoned theme park, mounted on a merry-go-round horse. She had been stabbed repeatedly, and her left eye was gouged out.

Kaname Date of the Metropolitan Police Department arrives on the scene. He recognizes the woman. Suddenly, he hears a noise from inside the merry-go-round.

He breaks into the merry-go-round’s central column to find a young girl. And in her hands, she grips a bloody ice pick…

The game will be launching on July 25 for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam.

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