Schrödinger's Call
| Schrödinger's Call | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Acrobatic Chirimenjako |
| Publisher | Shueisha Games |
| Platforms | |
| Release | May 28, 2026 |
| Genres | Visual novel, Adventure |
| Mode | Single-player |
Schrödinger's Call is an adventure visual novel developed by Japanese studio Acrobatic Chirimenjako and published by Shueisha Games.[1] The first chapter of the game was published on Steam on February 10, 2026.[2][3] The game is scheduled to be released on May 28, 2026.[4]
Gameplay
The player is tasked with answering calls from different characters, making notes about each caller's life and feelings.[5] The player must properly choose words they want to speak to the souls to save them and advance the story.[6]
Plot
The main protagonist, Mary, is a young woman who awakens in an unfamiliar room with no memories of her past. She discovers her purpose: to serve as humanity's final conversational companion during the 21 nanoseconds between life and death, as the moon falls and the world comes to an end.[2] Mary is the last human left alive, and listens to wandering souls as they share their life stories, regrets, and unspoken thoughts. Each conversation becomes an 'act of salvation', helping souls process what they left behind.
Reception
Some reviewers highlighted that Schrödinger's Call is "mixing the charming with the truly strange and uncomfortable in terms of graphics and concept".[7] One of the creators of the game states that it is "Definitely emotional" and that "there’s nothing 'scary' about this game at all".[7]
References
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- ^ a b Saw, William (2026-02-09). "Schrodinger's Call Free Demo Hits Steam Ahead of Next Fest - MonsterVine". Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ "Schrödinger's Call | Game". SHUEISHA GAMES Inc. Archived from the original on 2026-02-15. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ Romano, Sal (2026-03-03). "Schrodinger's Call adds Switch version, launches May 28". Gematsu. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ^ Yokoyama, Keiichi (2022-08-06). "Schrödinger's Call is an adventure game about a girl who receives calls from the dead". AUTOMATON WEST. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ "Schrodinger's Call". Gematsu. 2023-11-15. Archived from the original on 2025-07-02. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ^ a b Shellding, Oliver (2024-07-24). "Shueisha Games Showcase: Interview with Acrobatic Chirimenjako about Scrödinger's Call". WayTooManyGames. Archived from the original on 2024-08-17. Retrieved 2026-02-14.