Lumines Arise launches November 11; limited-time demo now available
Demo available until September 3.
Lumines Arise will launch for PlayStation 5 with PlayStation VR2 support and PC via Steam with SteamVR support on November 11 for $39.99 / €39.99 / 5,400 yen, publisher and developer Enhance, and developer Monstars announced. A limited-time single-player / multiplayer demo is available now on both platforms until September 3 at 11:59 p.m. local time.
A Digital Deluxe Edition will also be available for $44.99 / €44.99 / 5,900 yen, which includes special Loomii in-game Avatars and name plates from other Enhance titles, including Rez Infinite, HUMANITY, and Tetris Effect: Connected. The PlayStation 5 version also includes an ASTRO BOT Loomii in-game Avatar.
Get the latest details below.
■ Fact Sheet
About
A mind-blowing, fiendishly addictive reinvention of the puzzle classic Lumines from the creators of Tetris Effect: Connected, where sound pulses through your body, mind, and every block you place, triggering dazzling visuals synced to the driving beat of an infectious, eclectic soundtrack.
Journey through over 35 stages of synesthetic sensory wonderlands, everything from lush jungles to buzzing neon streets to more surreal experiences, matching blocks and crafting insane combos with the all-new Burst mechanic. Mix it up with a variety of other single-player modes and challenges, or test your mettle against friends or strangers in online multiplayer.
Whether you’re looking to get hyped up or chill out, new to the series or a veteran, have an hour to kill or just five minutes, want to play solo, with friends, or challenge strangers, or play in optional virtual reality or stunning 4K, Lumines Arise is the ultimate puzzle game.
Key Features
Simple Gameplay, Tons of Depth – Lumines Arise is easy to pick up and play, but has incredible depth that’s harder to master. Players manipulate 2×2 blocks of two colors that fall from the top of the screen, aiming to create Squares of a single color/type. A Timeline sweeps across the Playfield to the beat of the music, clearing completed 2×2 Squares and generating points.
Embark On A Journey – Every stop on the over 35-stage single-player journey evokes a different and complex emotional response. From lush jungles, oceans teeming with life and snakes preparing to strike, to more electronic frontiers like bustling neon streets and the endless expanse of outer space.
Ready To Burst – Trigger the new Burst mechanic to stop a matched Square from clearing. Build it as large as you can until time runs out. When the Timeline starts clearing again, enjoy the show as screen-clearing combos rack up massive points.
Put Yourself Out There – Customize your Loomii Avatar from the largest selection of options the series has ever offered. It’s a great way to express yourself and your personality when setting off on your in-game journey.
Plug In, Vibe Out – Let the electrifying soundtrack by Hydelic, acclaimed composer of Tetris Effect: Connected and Rez Infinite’s Area X, take you to new depths of immersion. You’ll want to throw on a pair of your favorite headphones for maximum effectiveness. Use the Playlist feature to create a mix of stages with your favorite tracks or to set a specific mood.
Burst A Move – Burst Battle is an all-new multiplayer mode. Unleash Burst and create as large a Square as possible to drop a ton of garbage on your opponent. But… watch out, because they can do the same to you.
Log onto your PlayStation 5 or Steam and search for “Lumines Arise Demo” from August 26 to September 3 to get a taste of single-player and multiplayer modes from the full game.
Contents
Single-player Journey Mode: Three stages
Cross-platform online Multiplayer: Burst Battle
Distribution Period
Demo Starts: August 26, 2025 at 6:00 am PT / 14:00 BST / 22:00 JST
Demo Ends: September 3, 2025 at 11:59 pm local time
Pre-orders for the Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions of Lumines Arise start today on PlayStation 5. PlayStation Plus members get an exclusive 10 percent pre-order discount before launch.
Pre-orders are not available on Steam prior to the release date of November 11. Contents of the Steam editions will be revealed at a later date.
■ Digital Deluxe Edition Contents
The Lumines Arise Digital Deluxe Edition includes special Loomii in-game Avatars and name plates featuring design and iconography from other Enhance titles: Rez Infinite, HUMANITY, and Tetris Effect: Connected. The ASTRO BOT Loomii Avatar is exclusive to the PlayStation 5 version of the Digital Deluxe Edition.
■ New Soundtrack Single by Hydelic: “Dreamland”
After the success of the first Lumines Arise single “Only Human,” Hydelic is back with a second soundtrack single, “Dreamland,” from the Summer Game Fest fan-favorite Chameleon Groove stage. Listen to it now on Bandcamp, or stream it via your favorite music service soon.
Watch a new set of trailers and gameplay below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.
