Steins;Gate fans, rejoice! As the iconic visual novel marks its 15th anniversary, a special commemorative video has been released, hinting at an exciting continuation for the beloved franchise. Developed by 5pb. (now MAGES) and Nitroplus, Steins;Gate originally launched on October 15, 2009, and has since become a cornerstone of the Science Adventure series, following Chaos;Head. Stay updated with the latest anime and manga news on Anime King Website, your best site for anime news.
What’s Next for Steins;Gate?
The special 15th anniversary video highlights the legacy of the franchise, showcasing every major entry before ending with a mysterious message: “STEINS;GATE will continue.” As the screen fades, a phone rings ominously, leaving fans speculating about the nature of this continuation—could it be a new game, anime, or something else entirely?
“Thank you for your patronage over the past 15 years. STEINS;GATE will continue.” – 15th Anniversary Video
Message from the Developers
The video description also features a heartfelt message to fans:
“Thanks to all of you who shared the feelings of Okabe and the others through playing the game, and to the many more who resonated with it following the anime adaptation, we’ve been able to spend 15 long years together. In gratitude to everyone who has supported us thus far and to those who will observe this story in the future, STEINS;GATE continues to evolve. We look forward to your continued support.
El Psy Kongroo.”
A Brief History of Steins;Gate
First released on Xbox 360 in Japan (2009), Steins;Gate has since been ported to numerous platforms like Windows, PlayStation, iOS, and Android. The game reached North America in 2014 (JAST USA) and Europe in 2015 (PQube), allowing international audiences to experience its intricate, time-bending story.
The Franchise’s Expansion
The Steins;Gate universe has expanded well beyond the visual novel:
- Manga Adaptation: By Yomi Sarachi (2009–2013)
- Anime Adaptation: By White Fox (2011, 2018)
- Animated Film: Steins;Gate: The Movie – Load Region of Déjà Vu (2013)
- Spin-Off Games:
- My Darling’s Embrace (2011)
- Hen’i Kuukan no Octet (2011)
- Linear Bounded Phenogram (2013)
- Steins;Gate 0 (2015)
- Remake: Steins;Gate Elite (2019), featuring fully animated cutscenes from the anime and an 8-bit bonus game for the Nintendo Switch.
What Could the Continuation Be?
The teaser video has fueled speculation among fans. A new project, titled Steins;???, was previously announced, but it remains unclear if this is the same continuation hinted at in the anniversary video. Could this be a new installment in the Science Adventure series or an entirely different format?
Steins;Gate’s 15th Anniversary Collaborations
To celebrate the milestone, Steins;Gate has partnered with other iconic franchises, such as the Monogatari Series, for special collaborations. Fans can expect even more events and merchandise commemorating the anniversary throughout the year.
Watch the Special 15th Anniversary Video
Fans can check out the full 15th anniversary video on the official Steins;Gate YouTube channel, where the iconic franchise’s journey is honored before teasing what’s next for the series. For latest popular anime updates and movie news, keep following Animeking.
Source: Official YouTube
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