Aniplex Unveils LunaReverse Visual Novel
The dark fantasy visual novel is in development for Nintendo Switch and PC, with its release date and price yet to be announced.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Gaming
Aniplex and CYBIRD revealed LunaReverse, a dark fantasy visual novel in development for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The reveal came on November 7 through an announcement on the official website alongside a short teaser trailer.
Why it matters
The announcement gives players a first look at a single-player visual novel from Aniplex and CYBIRD, with a teaser framed around a quest for vengeance and a personal downfall. Support for Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese signals an international release plan.
The product page lists Nintendo Switch Lite among target hardware alongside PC via Steam, with support for four languages. Release date and price remain marked as TBA, and the studio has promised further information soon.
The players
Aniplex
Aniplex is a Japanese anime and video game publisher and a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan, known for publishing titles tied to popular anime franchises.
CYBIRD
CYBIRD is a Japanese game developer and publisher credited as the creator of LunaReverse.
The details
Credits list Hiroto Kuramasu as producer and director, with Satomi Nakayama and Ichiha of C-Garden writing the script and Ugonba as character designer. CYBIRD is credited as creator and Aniplex as publisher.
Timeline
November 7, 2026: LunaReverse revealed through the official website announcement and teaser trailer
TBA: Release date and price not yet announced
Culture Shift
LunaReverse follows the pattern of visual novels being released simultaneously on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, a dual-platform approach that broadens reach for narrative-driven titles. The four-language support points to a deliberate international strategy for the game.
Players will be able to play LunaReverse on Nintendo Switch and PC once released, with support for Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Release date and price have not been announced, so buyers should watch for the studio's promised updates.
The takeaway
LunaReverse is an early-stage reveal, so readers interested in the dark fantasy visual novel should watch for the release date and price, which the studio has yet to announce. Its four-language support suggests players outside Japan can expect access at launch.
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