The Switch version of "Stella of the End" will be released on December 5, 2024! Sci-fi kinetic novel by "Key

The Nintendo Switch version of the science fiction kinetic novel (visual novel) "Stella of the End" by Visual Arts' brand Key has been set for release on December 5, 2024 (Thursday). In addition, the illustration of the first limited edition "newly drawn B2 tapestry" has been unveiled for the first time.

Stella of the End" is a kinetic novel (visual novel) created by "Key," a brand of Visual Arts. The scenario is by Romeo Tanaka, a master of science fiction who has worked with "Key" since "Rewrite," and the visuals are by SWAV, an illustrator with stylish design and beautiful science fiction shapes.

Set in the distant future when the earth is no longer a human world, this is a full-fledged SF visual novel about the journey of a young courier and a girl android.

This popular work, which was released for PC in 2022 and quickly became a hot topic of conversation, is now coming to the Nintendo Switch.

Text in 3 languages

The text is available in three languages (Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese), with full Japanese voice.

The preferences and digital manual are also available in three languages, and can be quickly switched between languages at any time during play by pressing the "-" button or tapping with two fingers.

Full version of the opening theme song is included.

The full version of the opening theme song "breath of stella" is included.

After reading the entire story, you can listen to it in the "MUSIC" menu under "EXTRAS" in the title menu.

Full HD support

In TV mode, the game can be played in full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), the same as the original PC version.

This allows users to enjoy the moving story in full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) with more detailed and beautiful images.

Touch Screen Operation

The game can be played not only in handheld mode with the Joy-Con in the console, but also with the Joy-Con removed, as it fully supports touch screen operation.

This can also be done while playing one-handed.

In table mode and TV mode, all controls can be performed with only one right Joy-Con(R), making one-handed play possible.

Nintendo Switch Lite compatible

Fully compatible with Nintendo Switch Lite (Joy-Con(R) is separately required to perform the above "one-handed play").

System

Stella of the End" is a "kinetic novel" (visual novel) in which the storyline does not branch off by choices, etc., and the player proceeds through the story as if watching an anime or movie, or turning the pages of a novel. The comfortable interface makes it easy to immerse yourself in the story without feeling that you are operating the game. Beautiful graphics, moving music, a variety of realistic effects, and full voice acting by talented voice actors add to the quality of the story.

The Story

It has been a long time since the Earth was no longer a world for human beings.

The world has been ruled by a group of machines that have created Singularity, and people have been surviving in a corner of the world, hiding and hiding.

The courier "Jude" receives a request. The request is to transport a young girl android named Filia, who is unaffected by the Singularity machines.

Jude begins her journey, despite being disgusted by Filia's naive behavior. Sometimes she escapes from the looting humans, sometimes she passes through dangerous areas where machines roam, and sometimes she tries to fulfill the transportation request.

Philia mentions repeatedly that she wants to be human.

She says that if she can reach the far reaches of the sky, the android can become human. ......?

Character

Filia CV: Mariya Sashiide

A girl android who wants to be human

A girlish android born in a generator tank.

From the moment she wakes up, she insists that she wants to be human.

Her pure innocence and ignorance of reality often annoys Jude, who travels with her.

She is very curious about everything, and sometimes runs headlong into things without seeing her surroundings.

He is able to somewhat understand the personality of AI.

He says, "If ...... I could be human,...... everyone would be saved. ...... maybe."

Jude Gray CV: Ryohei Kimura

Realistic professional courier

A man who makes his living as a courier.

With his technical skills and in-depth knowledge of machinery, he steadily completes his work.

He is also a pragmatist and rarely acts out of love or duty.

He is also a gun and machine geek, and often loses track of time when he is faced with equipment.

He often loses track of time in front of his equipment.

Willem Groener CV: Hozumi Gouda

A former nobleman who plans to save mankind.

An old man who plans to save the human race from being driven away by the Singularity Machine.

Although he is well over 100 years old, he has survived by making full use of his advanced technological capabilities.

He makes full use of his drones to make a deal with Jude.

He can only communicate with Jude through a monitor, and his whereabouts are unknown.

I have a dream. A dream for life.

Delilah CV: Yumiri Hanamori

A girl android who wants to meet her father.

Delilah is a girl android like Filia, who was taken prisoner by a rogue.

She is injured, missing a leg and her head is damaged.

She longs to see her father, whom she was separated from because of her captivity.

To me, he is the one who taught me everything."

Package First Limited Edition

A B2 tapestry with attractive new illustrations by SWAV, the illustrator and art supervisor of "Stella of the End," an A5 acrylic panel, and the new book version of the after-story "Diary of a Faint Hope" are all included in a special box along with the game package.

The after-story "Diary of a Faint Hope" is the same content as the original PC version, but in a new book format.

All images of each item are samples.