Today, DMM Games and Tookyo Games announced Shuten Order by Kazutaka Kodaka, and Spike Chunsoft revealed that it’s bringing the game west.
Titled Shuten Kyodan in Japanese, the game will release worldwide on September 5, 2025, for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch.
The staff involved in the game is as follows.
- Story: Kazutaka Kodaka, Takumi Nakazawa, Takekuni Kitayama
- Illustration: simadoriru
- Music: Masafumi Takada
The name Kazutaka Kodaka likely rings a bell as he’s known as the creator of the Danganronpa series and he just successfully launched the acclaimed The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-.
Here’s a summary of the story:
“Happy New End…Have a good end”
“168 remaining until the end of the world…” Humanity is approaching its end.In a world steeped in despair and chaos, a strange religious organization called Shuten Order emerges, yearning for the end of humanity. The group rapidly gains followers, eventually forming a small nation state called Shuten. Then one day, someone murders the Founder.
Following their death, the Founder is resurrected as Rei Shimobe (protagonist), by a miracle known as “the Power of God”. However, the resurrection is incomplete—their memories are gone, and their life limited to a mere four days.
Two self-proclaimed “angels”, God’s messengers, arrive and declare to the protagonist that to achieve true resurrection, they must overcome “God’s trial”: identify and kill their murderer.
Thus begins a high-stakes, four-day hunt for the truth, with their own life and the fate of the world at stake.
The suspects are the five ministers who control the Shuten Order’s government, and not only does the story change depending on who you set your sights on, but even the gameplay system.
The game includes five different gameplay styles, and the one you’ll encounter depends on your choices. They’re as follows:
Ministry of Justice: Mystery Adventure
During investigations and interviews, use the “Snapping” feature to closely analyze suspicious statements and intriguing objects. Piece together evidence and make brilliant deductions to find the murderer.Ministry of Health: Extreme Escape Adventure
A dark and unnerving 3D maze… Intellectual puzzles that obstruct exploration and kill indiscriminately if left unsolved… Immoral rules that pit participants against each other. Sometimes, fighting is needed, and other times, teamwork, in order to survive this death game and escape from the mysterious locked space.Ministry of Science: Multi-Perspective Visual Novel
A visual novel adventure featuring differing points of view and differing agendas. Make use of the flowchart and survive to the end of a scenario filled with multiple chronologically branching routes.Ministry of Education: Romance Adventure (?)
After being poisoned by Honoka Kokushikan, the protagonist Rei is led to a certain school and meets three girls calling themselves “Kokushikan”. To unmask the real Honoka—who has the antidote—increase each girl’s Affection and make a successful confession of love.Ministry of Security: Stealth Action Horror
Freely explore a 3D map while evading and hiding from the wandering killer, Nephilim. Deal with numerous gimmicks with one goal in mind: survive.
Below you can find the systems in action in a trailer.
We also get profiles for all the major characters.
Protagonist: Rei Shimobe
Founder of the Shuten Order who was resurrected in a “temporary body”. All memories prior to being murdered were lost. ”Rei Shimobe” is a temporary name to hide their identity as the Founder. Disguised as a detective to find the murderer within the given time limit: dawn, four days from now…Angel: Himeru
One of the two self-proclaimed “angels,” God’s messengers. Seemingly, their role is to guide Rei…? Impatient and prone to panic, she is the driving force that compels Rei to move forward when reluctant. For some reason, she has clear malice and hatred toward Shuten.Angel: Mikotoru
One of the two self-proclaimed “angels,” God’s messengers. Seemingly, their role is to guide Rei…? Calm, knowledgeable, and highly analytical, he steadily guides Rei. However, he deflects when asked questions that get to the core of the matter.Minister of Justice: Kishiru Inugami
Head of the Ministry of Justice, which administers the law. A free spirit who often says random things and acts spontaneously. He is a knowledgeable and flexible thinker, unrivaled when it comes to resolving disputes. Also known as the “Ghost White Arbitrator.” Addicted to legal drugs.Minister of Health: Yugen Ushitora
Head of the Ministry of Health, which is in charge of medical care. Also the director of Shuten General Hospital, a medical institution under his control. Known as the “Gatekeeper to the Afterlife” because of his proven medical skills. He appears to be hearty and compassionate, but pathologically meticulous. He loves his younger sister.Minister of Science: Teko Ion
Head of the Ministry of Science, which controls all aspects of science and technology. Though charmless in both words and action, he is a genius with an unmeasurable IQ, and in charge of designing most of the country’s technology. Also known as the “Prodigy”.Minister of Education: Honoka Kokushikan
Head of the Ministry of Education, which is in charge of education and information. Nicknamed the “Conjurer of Words” for her ability to manipulate information and confuse the public. Many things about her, including her true face, are shrouded in mystery. She’s typically quiet, but there are rumors about her ambition to become the next Founder…Minister of Security: Manji Fushicho
Head of the Ministry of Security, which maintains public order. Short tempered and aggressive. Particularly hostile to heretics (enemies of the order) and is known as the “Queen of Heretic Hunting”. Wishes for peace in this country more than anyone and tries to protect it.
We also have a gallery of screenshots and character art.
A Digital Deluxe Edition of Shuten Order will be available for $64.99, including a Visual Art Book and a Mini Soundtrack.
Pre-ordering Shuten Order for the Nintendo Switch will also grant you a digital novel supervised by Kazutaka Kotaka, telling a prequel story about Manji Fushicho.
