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Master Detective Archives: Rain Code

Master Detective Archives Nocturnal Detective Agency, Amaterasu Corporation

Spike Chunsoft today introduced another ten characters for Master Detective Archives: Rain Code, including Master Detectives who each possess a special ability or “Forensic Forte,” the head of the Nocturnal Detective Agency, members of Amaterasu Corporation. This follows details about other characters that were just shared a few days ago – you can find that here.

Below is the full rundown from Spike Chunsoft:

Master Detective Archives Rain Code characters

Spike Chunsoft today shared details about six new characters for Master Detective Archives: Rain Code, who are known as Master Detectives. They each possess a special ability or “Forensic Forte”.

Here’s the full rundown on Vivia Twilight, Asphex Logan, Zange Eraser, Zilch Alexander, Desuhiko Thunderbolt, and Halara Nightmare:

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code release date

Spike Chunsoft has nailed down a release date for Master Detective Archives: Rain Code. Today, the company confirmed the title launches on June 30, 2023.

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code was originally revealed last September. Bandai Namco initially confirmed a Spring 2023 launch window.

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Switch exclusive

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code writer Kazutaka Kodaka has spoken a bit about having the game be Switch-exclusive. His comments came about as part of an interview published a little while back by Denfaminicogamer.

Spike Chunsoft revealed Master Detective Archives: Rain Code for Switch in a previous Nintendo Direct. The news may have been surprising for some as Kodaka’s previous series, Danganronpa, was largely associated with PlayStation.

Master Detective Archives Rain Code introduction

Spike Chunsoft just issued a new introduction trailer for Master Detective Archives: Rain Code. In it, Shinigami, the death god contracted to haunt protagonist Yuma, takes fans through the lucid-noir adventure game from the creators of the Danganronpa series.

Here’s some information about the title:

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Mysteriful Limited Edition

Original (9/20): Spike Chunsoft will release a Mysteriful Limited Edition for Master Detective Archives: Rain Code, it’s been revealed.

In addition to the game, buyers will receive a few extra goodies. An outerbox with exclusive art from Rui Komatsuzaki, a steelbook, spirited 6.5″ Shinigami plush, and Noise of Neon soundtrack composed by Masafumi Takada will be included. You’ll also be getting an art book featuring commentary from Kazutaka Kodaka, Rui Komatsuzaki, and Shimadoriru.

Master Detective Archives Rain Code setting, characters, gameplay mechanics

Spike Chunsoft has provided a fresh set of details about Master Detective Archives: Rain Code covering the setting, characters, gameplay mechanics, and other basic elements. We have the latest screenshots and art as well.

Here’s the full rundown, courtesy of Spike Chunsoft:

Master Detective Archives: Raincode

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code has just been announced for Switch, courtesy of Spike Chunsoft. The game is being made by the developer of Danganronpa.

Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:


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