VARLET will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam on August 27 at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET in the west, a day earlier than its planned August 28 release, to align a simultaneous global release for all territories, FuRyu announced.
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The developer and publisher also released an English subtitled version of their latest pre-launch trailer for VARLET, providing an extended overview of the setting, a deeper look at the turn-based combat and school-based adventure gameplay, and an opportunity to learn more about other members of Kousei Academy players will encounter.
At the core of VARLET‘s experience is its dynamic Triad Stats system, which shapes character progression based on player choices. These six distinct attributes are divided between Light and Dark Triad traits; light Triad stats emphasize morality, sympathy, and altruism, while Dark Triad stats lean into Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and narcissism. Throughout their days at school players will encounter a variety of situations where they will need to make a decision on how to respond or proceed, with each decision point contributing towards the protagonist’s own Triad. This can potentially provide the protagonist with additional options in combat, with the Dark Triad unlocking powerful new skills and the Light Triad providing potent buffs to support allies, or unlock special new choices normally unavailable during the main scenario.
Watch the new trailer below.