The Caligula Effect 2 launches for PC on June 23
Historia has announced that The Caligula Effect 2 will launch for PC via Steam on June 23 (or June 22, depending on time zones). The game will also land on Epic Games Store.
The Caligula Effect 2, developed by Historia, originally released in Japan in June 2021 for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. An English release followed in October 2021 for the same platforms, localized by NIS America.
It is interesting to note that NIS America published the original The Caligula Effect: Overdose on Steam in 2019, while Historia seems to be self-publishing the sequel. The Caligula Effect 2 will still support an English interface and sub-titles.
To commemorate the 6th anniversary of the Caligula series, as well as the PC port announcement, a new "Old Fashioned Clothes" outfit will be included in the new PC version. This outfit is planned to be added to the PS4 and Switch versions at a later date.
Two PC version trailers and the store page description can be found below, along with screenshots of the old-fashioned outfits.
Story
- Redo - a world without regrets: Regret - a mysterious virtuadoll. Those who hear her songs find themselves transported into another world. The world of Redo is a virtual world built from the regrets of many people. "If only I'd done things differently..." This is a world where everyone's secret desire to redo their lives can come true. A place where they can become the person they would have been had they chosen differently... Redo - a dull world with no regrets, where anyone can experience a life redone.
- Another Songstress and the Go-Home Club: Another virtuadoll exists - χ. She seeks to destroy the false world of Redo. She gives strength to the protagonist - who is slowly awakening to reality - as her chosen partner. They form the Go-Home Club, gathering other members who have also found out about the world outside Redo. Thus begins their arduous task of making it home against the will of the creator of the world.
- Go-Home Club's True Selves: In Redo, members of the club are in their "redone" forms, which they have obtained by ignoring reality and undoing past regrets. Their true selves are secret forms only the player can deal with. Tread carefully and choose actions that will leave no regrets...
Character Stories
In the world of Redo, Go-Home Club members are in their "redone" forms - manifestations of past regrets that have been undone. Each member is trapped in a situation dreadful enough to cause them to turn away from reality. What happened to them? And why are they trying so hard to return to that painful reality? These are only some of the mysteries the player must unravel. There is a chance you may find the members' true selves unacceptable. So tread carefully and choose actions that will leave no regrets...
Battles
- Imaginary Chain: Chain combos in the battle system while predicting the future! The battled system is turn-based. Once an action is selected, you can peer into the future and see what it looks like successfully executed. Use this ability wisely to coordinate attacks with allies or cover them during bad situations.
- χ-Jack: When certain conditions are met in battle, a χ-Jack is activated, in which χ's singing voice hijacks the battlefield and powers up the Go-Home Club. The effects differ according to the song chosen. This move is powerful enough to completely turn the tide of battle. Develop χ's abilities to improve the effects of a χ-Jack.
Other Features
- Wire: Use WIRE's group chat function to discuss club goals or ask allies questions on private chat. You may be surprised by what you can learn from their replies. Some special questions can only be obtained with high affinity or via quests.
- Causality Link: Even residents of the ideal world Redo have minor gripes and problems to contend with. Perhaps these stem from their true selves or personal relationships in reality...? Complete quests from townsfolk to gather more information and uncover hidden truths.
