Story
A brand new dark fantasy detective action game from the minds behind the Danganronpa series!
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus is coming to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam®.
“Plus” features:
– 4K compatibility & improved overall performance
– New gallery mode to enjoy cinematics and BGM
– 5 substories featuring different Master Detectives:
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
A city of rain is gripped by innumerable unsolved mysteries, under the complete control of a megacorporation. Master Detectives from around the world, each possessing unique powers, must rise to the challenge of uncovering the truth. With Shinigami by his side, Yuma joins the investigation as a trainee of the detective agency. The story progresses through investigation in the “real world” to collect clues needed to solve a case, then conquering the “Mystery Labyrinth” with the clues gathered. Uncover the truth by making full use of your evidence in the Mystery Labyrinth.
[Investigation]
Take control of Yuma and explore Kanai Ward. Talk to people in the city and investigate crime scenes to collect “Solution Keys”.
[Forensic Forte]
The detectives who investigate with Yuma have “Forensic Fortes,” like “Postcognition” and “Disguise”. They’ll help find hidden clues and testimonies by utilizing these special abilities.
[Mystery Labyrinth]
As the investigation progresses, the “Mystery Labyrinth” will appear. The mysteries of the case materialize in the form of gimmicks and traps to attack you. Dodge them with the clues collected in the form of “Solution Keys”.
[Reasoning Death Match]
In the Mystery Labyrinth, a “Mystery Phantom” appears to prevent you from finding the truth of the case. Fight back in fast-paced action sequences and slash through with a “Solution Blade”!
[Additional Content Outside the Main Story]
Obtain “Memory Shards” hidden in Kanai Ward to view secret memories between Yuma and the detectives. Enjoy substories and help people in need by fulfilling special requests.
Features
● A new project from the team of Danganronpa – Experience the latest lucid-noir adventure written by Kazutaka Kodaka!
● 3D Detective Adventure – Explore the neon-drenched city of rain and its stygian counterpart in a full 3D environment to the fantastic phantasmal music of Masafumi Takada.
● Eccentric Cast – Meet the unique characters of the detective agency as they face an oppressive corporate-controlled security force designed by Rui Komatsuzaki.
● Puzzles and Paradoxes – Adventure through the paths of challenging dungeons and use deductions to fight Mystery Phantoms trying to bury the truth.
● Experience the game in its entirety – Contains all four previously released DLC starring different detectives, upgraded graphics, 4K compatibility, and a new gallery mode!
Lucid-Noir Limited Edition for PlayStation®5
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
NORTH AMERICA
EUROPE
Digital Deluxe Edition
PlayStation Store (Link)
Digital Deluxe Edition for 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
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.
First-run 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 October 1, 2024 PDT. See the PlayStation Store in your region for details.
Nintendo Switch version
STANDARD EDITION
NORTH AMERICA
EUROPE
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Mysteriful Limited Edition
- The Book of Death: Art Book featuring commentary from Kazutaka Kodaka, Rui Komatsuzaki and Shimadoriru
- Limited Edition exclusive Spirited 6.5″ Shinigami plush
- Outerbox with exclusive art from Rui Komatsuzaki
- Noise of Neon: Official Soundtrack composed by Masafumi Takada
- Nintendo Switch™ SteelBook®
- Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE physical game
NORTH AMERICA
Limited Edition release date in NA: 7/14/2023
EUROPE
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Digital Deluxe Edition
Release: Available Now
MSRP: $89.99
Game – Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE
Digital Art Book – The Book of Death
Digital Soundtrack – Noise of Neon
Season Pass – Four DLC with substories featuring Master Detectives
*DLC can be used with full version of game and will be released sequentially after full version of game is released.
*Individual DLC can be downloaded from Nintendo eShop.
*Digital art book and digital soundtrack cannot be played in game. These are applications separate from full version of game.
Nintendo eShop: (US) (UK)
SEASON PASS
Four DLC with substories featuring Master Detectives
*Each DLC will also be available individually for $5.00.
- MSRP: $16.00
- Nintendo eShop (US) (UK)
- DLC 1 Ch. Desuhiko: Charisma Killed the Cat – Available now
- DLC 2 Ch. Fubuki: Fubuki’s Luckiest Day –Available now
- DLC 3 – Ch. Halara: Raining Cats & Dog – Available now
- DLC 4 – Ch. Vivia: The Near-Death Detective + Ch. Yakou: Thank You, My Detective – Available now
*Additional content can be used with the main game, and will be released sequentially after full version of game is released.
*Additional content available as DLC from Nintendo eShop.
REQUESTS FOR LIVE STREAMING, EDITED VIDEOS, OR LET’S PLAY VIDEOS
In order to avoid spoilers being released, we ask that you do not post written or video spoilers or post information about the story past the end of Chapter 4.
We have a passionate and excited fanbase and we want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to play the game how it was intended to be experienced. Even when revealing story elements up until the end of Chapter 4, please be careful to tag any potential spoilers, and avoid publishing any spoiler content in articles, videos, social media posts and livestream without a spoiler warning. Thank you!
