Zombie Police: Midsummer Unhappy New Year announced for PC

Lobstudio has announced detective visual novel Zombie Police: Midsummer Unhappy New Year, a follow-up to the 2024-released Zombie Police: Christmas Dancing with Police Zombies. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2026.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

“Old Tradition VS Zombie = ???”

“Detective Zomby” tackles a mysterious case in the freezing midsummer!

Akemi Kabane, who solves cases with her extraordinary thinking and actions, and Yasu Tamura, the common-sense guy (?) obsessed with detective dramas who gets swept up in her pace.

This mismatched duo’s new adventure takes place in Tamura’s hometown, Sanjusanda City, featuring the mysterious “Shimofuri Village” that’s frozen like eternal winter despite being midsummer.

The darkness hidden in the village, and the truth lurking behind the case. What’s the real story behind the tragedy that unfolded during a VTuber’s live stream?

Are you ready to challenge the freezing midsummer mystery with the detectives?

A character-driven detective adventure game, Zombie Police: Midsummer Unhappy New Year.

How to Play

• Unique Interrogation Through the Special Ability “Zombie Dive”!
  • Dive into witnesses’ minds to investigate cases as a Detective Zomby.
  • Jump into people, objects, and even museum exhibits!
  • Beetles? Woolly mammoths? Is that really okay?
• Complete the “Journal” to Advance Your Investigation!
  • Work with Tamura, a crime drama enthusiast, to organize information from collected testimonies.
  • Build up his case notes called the “Journal” and piece together your deductions to uncover the full picture of the case!
• Gather Evidence, Deduce, and Corner the Culprit!
  • Experience the satisfaction of analyzing evidence and testimonies to uncover the truth behind each case.
  • Your choices change the story’s ending – aim to discover all possible conclusions!

Key Features

• The Immortal “Detective Zomby” – Because I’m… a zombie, after all! Reckless investigation with an undying body!? Removing her head, sleeping in freezers, drinking poison in one go (!?) to test theories… Solving cases with unconventional methods!
• Comedy Meets Serious! – While this odd-couple duo engages in amusing banter, a gruesome case unfolds behind the scenes. Your emotions will swing with this perfectly unique atmosphere! Enjoy the comedy-mystery that only “Zombie Police” can deliver.