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Spike Chunsoft, Inc. Announces AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative Deluxe Edition for Steam, Complete Soundtrack, and New Costume DLC Sets

Pre-Orders for AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative on Steam Begin


HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (June 16, 2022) - Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today announced pre-orders for AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative on Steam have begun. The sequel to the 2019 hit adventure game arrives on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Windows 10, and Steam® on June 24, 2022, in North America and July 8, 2022, in Europe and Oceania.

The company also announced AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative Deluxe Edition, a Steam exclusive. AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative Deluxe Edition includes:

  • AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative game
  • Complete Soundtrack digital album with 68 tracks from the game's background music
  • AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative DLC Bundle of three DLC sets

Players who purchase AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative Deluxe Edition between June 16 through June 29, 2022, will receive a 10% discount. See the Steam page for details: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/26260

AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative Complete Soundtrack Digital Album
The Complete Soundtrack is a digital album that includes all of the background music from the game, 68 songs, and is nearly 4 hours in length. The album cover, a limited edition design by Yūsuke Kozaki, features AI-Ball Tama playing guitar.

The Complete Soundtrack digital album will also be available for individual purchase for $19.99. See the Steam page for details: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1802910

Three New Costume DLC Sets. All-In-One DLC Bundle.
New costume DLC sets announced are a Kimono Set, Monochrome Set, and B-Movie Horror Set. The DLC sets feature costumes exclusively for AI-Balls Aiba and Tama. Each of these DLC will be available for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Windows 10, and Steam®.

AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative DLC Kimono Set
MSRP: $2.99
Description: We prepared special kimonos with a floral pattern for both Aiba and Tama. Wear this to investigate in style.

AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative DLC Monochrome Set
MSRP: $2.99
Description: We prepared a palette swap outfit for both Aiba and Tama. Wear this to uncover the blackened and lighten the mood.

AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative DLC B-Movie Horror Set
MSRP: $2.99
Description: We prepared zombie makeup, a special gas mask, and a shark costume for both Aiba and Tama. Wear them to the crime scene to amp up the B-movie horror vibes!

AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative DLC Bundle
MSRP: $7.99
Contains the "Kimono Set", "Monochrome Set", and the "B-Movie Horror Set" DLC outfits in one bundle for a special price. You'll be able to dress up Aiba and Tama to your heart's content!

Limited-time Bonus for All Purchasers: "3 Pattern T-Shirt Set" and "Hot Dog Costume Set"
As a limited-time bonus players who purchase the game on any of the available platforms can download two free costume DLCs, a "3 Pattern T-Shirt Set" and a "Hot Dog Costume Set," for the game's AI-Balls Aiba and Tama. The DLC will be available for three weeks from the release date for both physical and digital releases.

In Europe and Oceania, the DLC will be available for three weeks from July 8, 2022, for both physical and digital releases.

Design, content, and names are subject to change without notice.
DLC will be available on PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Steam. On Nintendo Switch select DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT at the title screen.

About AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative
Six years ago, the right half of a corpse was discovered. The left half was never found…until six years later, completely fresh with no signs of decay. Now, Special Agents Mizuki and Ryuki, along with their AI partners Aiba and Tama, are tasked to solve the bizarre Half Body serial killings while unveiling the mysterious plot known only as the Nirvana Initiative…

AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative will be available for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Windows 10, and Steam® on June 24, 2022, in North America and July 8, 2022, in Europe and Oceania.

Physical version pre-orders available now. For details visit: https://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/ai-nirvana/en/. Digital pre-orders are available on Nintendo.com, Nintendo eShop, and Xbox.com. Players can add the game to their PlayStation Store Wishlist.

Physical versions published in European regions by Numskull Games.

Standard Edition

Collector's Edition

  • AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative physical game
  • Exclusive Good Smile Company POP UP PARADE ~170mm PVC figure of the beautiful AI-Ball "Aiba"
  • SECRET OF THE WORLD: THE DEFIniTIVE ART BOOK featuring concept art and illustrations by Yūsuke Kozaki
  • HARMOniOUS DISCORD official soundtrack by returning composer Keisuke Ito

Game Specifications

TITLE AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative
RELEASE DATE (North America) June 24, 2022
RELEASE DATE (Europe & Oceania) July 8, 2022
RELEASE DATE (Steam) June 24, 2022
PLATFORMs Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows 10*, Steam* (*download version only)
MSRP Standard Edition: $59.99 | Collector's Edition: $119.99
PLAYERS 1 player
GENRE Detective Adventure
WEBSITE Official site
ESRB RATING Mature
COPYRIGHT ©Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Licensed to and Published by Spike Chunsoft, Inc.

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Information provided is accurate as of the date of announcement and is subject to change without notice.

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