Bushiroad Games has announced that pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch physical edition of DUSK INDEX: GION are now live. The highly anticipated suspense visual novel will officially launch on January 29, 2026, and fans can already secure their copies ahead of release. Alongside the announcement, Bushiroad released a brand-new official promotional video on YouTube, offering a chilling preview of the game’s mystery-filled world.
A Tale of Two Eras: Kyoto Past and Present
DUSK INDEX: GION, co-developed by Bushiroad Games and Cherrymochi—the studio behind the acclaimed Tokyo Dark—delivers a suspenseful narrative that bridges two timelines: Meiji-era Kyoto and modern-day Kyoto.
In the present day, Detective Daiki Katsuki teams up with Rio Quinn, a brilliant but reclusive AR developer, to investigate a brutal murder that eerily mirrors an unsolved case from the past. Their search for truth leads them into Echoes of Kyoto, an augmented reality experience that recreates the city from a century ago, blurring the line between history and reality.
Meanwhile, in the Meiji era, Detective Masayoshi Nagahama and Saki, a renowned geisha, work to uncover the origins of the mystery that still casts shadows over modern Kyoto.
With two eras, two detective pairs, and one interconnected truth, players will unravel a story where past and future collide in chilling and unexpected ways.
Story Highlights
- A series of bizarre murders connects Meiji-era Kyoto with the present day.
- Cryptic blood patterns at crime scenes hint at a larger mystery.
- The AR experience Echoes of Kyoto transports investigators into a lifelike recreation of the city’s past.
- The truth challenges the boundary between history and reality—raising the question: Is the past rewriting the future?
Voice Cast and Characters
DUSK INDEX: GION features an impressive Japanese voice cast, including:
- Daiki Katsuki – Voiced by Yohei Azakami
- Rio Quinn – Voiced by Yuuki Temma
- Masayoshi Nagahama – Voiced by Ryotaro Okiayu
- Saki – Voiced by Yoko Hikasa
- Hikari – Voiced by Hikaru Tono
Release and Platforms
- Title: DUSK INDEX: GION
- Genre: Suspense Visual Novel
- Release Date: January 29, 2026
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch™, Steam®, PlayStation®5, Xbox®
- Languages: Japanese / English
- Price: ¥3,520
Where to Learn More
- Pre-Orders (Switch Physical Edition): DUSK INDEX: GION Pre-order Page
- Steam Store: Wishlist on Steam
- Official Site: DUSK INDEX: GION Website
With its gripping dual-era narrative, strong cast, and suspenseful atmosphere, DUSK INDEX: GION is shaping up to be one of the must-play visual novels of 2026.
