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August 21 : Publisher Prototype have announced that Stella of the End will receive a Switch release this year in Japan. The visual novel, developed by Key, originally released last year on PC, and received a Western localization, so an overseas release seems likely.

You can get an overview of the game below, which comes via its Steam page:

Publisher PROTOYPE and developer Key have announced that they will be bringing a collection of planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet & Snow Globe to Switch digitally via the eShop on June 27. planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet is already available digitally on Switch, however this will mark the debut of Snow Globe on the system.

Here’s an overview of Snow Globe:

Harmonia

Harmonia, which previously appeared on PC, is now releasing on Switch. Prototype announced that it will bring the title to the console on October 20, 2022.

Harmonia is a visual novel – or kinectic novel as it’s officially described – with choice-based story branches. We have more information about it below.

loopers english

The visual novel Loopers, which was only just announced this month, already has a release date in Japan. Various retailer listings have revealed that it’s slated for June 2, 2022.

As far as languages go, Loopers will have English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese subtitle options. Only Japanese voice-overs will be included. However, the settings and digital manual support the three languages, and can be switched at anytime during gameplay.

For those that missed it previously, here’s a rundown of Loopers’ story, courtesy of VNDB:

Loopers

Prototype intends to bring the visual novel Loopers to Switch, the company has announced. Japan will be getting the game on May 28, 2021. Additionally, a western release seems to be happening as English support is already confirmed.

Loopers initially came out for PC in May 2021.

We’ve included some information about the title below, courtesy of VNDB:

Clannad Side Stories

Clannad Side Stories is coming to Switch this month. The title is confirmed to be supporting English, and will be getting a worldwide release. However, only Japan will be receiving a physical version.

Fortunately, much like the digital edition, Clannad Side Stories will also support English at retail. Fans of the game can import a boxed copy and play through the entire experience in English.

Clannad Side Stories launches for Switch on May 20. Pre-order the physical version on Play-Asia here.

Clannad Side Stories

Back in February, Clannad Side Stories was announced for Switch in Japan. It follows the original Clannad that released on the console around two or so years ago.

Fans will be happy to hear that Clannad Side Stories will also be offered on Switch in the west. A listing has popped up on the eShop, confirming plans for North America and Europe.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Clannad Side Stories

Clannad Side Stories, otherwise known as Clannad Hikari Mimamoru Sakamichi de, is coming to Switch. That’s according to the latest issue of Famitsu, which reveals a May 20 release date for Japan.

Here’s an overview of the game from Steam:

Tomoyo After: It's a Wonderful Life

According to this week’s issue of Famitsu, the Clannad sequel Tomoyo After: It’s a Wonderful Life CS Edition is coming to Switch. A release is planned for September 10 in Japan.

Here’s an overview of Tomoyo After: It’s a Wonderful Life, along with a video:

Little Busters! Converted Edition

The western release of Little Busters! Converted Edition will take place on April 23, Prototype has announced. It will be sold digitally on the eShop for $44.99.

As previously reported, Little Busters! Converted Edition will have a physical version in Japan, which supports English text. Play-Asia is taking pre-orders here.

Here’s an English version of the opening movie we previously shared:


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