9 R.I.P. Sequel Comes West
Idea Factory International Launches Otome Visual Novel 9 R.I.P. Sequel on Nintendo Switch October 27
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Amon is directing the western release of 9 R.I.P. Sequel, with Yuuya returning as the illustrator and character designer.
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The game previously launched in Japan in September 2025, establishing the title’s international rollout timeline.
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The Limited Edition packaging includes a bonus 9-card trading card pack, consisting of 1 holographic card and 8 regular finish cards.
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The promotional trailer highlights nine love interests and new sub-characters, with the nine routes including direct continuations of Heavenly and Godly Endings.
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Marketing materials frame the title with the 'Back from the Dead' branding, signaling a sequel that carries forward the content and routes from the original game.
Idea Factory International has set October 27, 2026 as the western launch date for 9 R.I.P. Sequel on Nintendo Switch, according to Noisy Pixel. The otome visual novel — a story-driven romance game — arrives in both Standard and Limited editions, just days before Halloween.
The sequel follows protagonist Misa Isshiki through nine full romance routes. It picks up directly from the endings of the first game, Digitally Downloaded reports, giving returning players a reason to continue their story.
Nine Routes Expand on the Original Game's Endings
The sequel offers nine romance routes tied to nine love interests. Two of those routes continue directly from the Heavenly and Godly Endings of the first 9 R.I.P., Digitally Downloaded notes. New sub-characters also appear, adding story content that did not exist in the original.
The story explores romance, supernatural ties, and the consequences of Misa's past choices. A new promotional trailer released alongside the announcement shows CG artwork and voiced scenes, according to Noisy Pixel.
Limited Edition Comes With a 9-Card Trading Pack
The Limited Edition includes a bonus 9-card trading card pack. That pack contains 1 holographic card and 8 regular finish cards, according to GoNintendo. Both Standard and Limited editions are available for pre-order ahead of the October release.
Netto's Game Room confirmed the game can be purchased digitally or physically. Collectors chasing the full package will need to act early, as limited print runs are common for Idea Factory International titles.
Same Creative Team Returns After Japan's September Launch
Amon is directing the western release. Yuuya returns as the illustrator and character designer, keeping the visual style consistent with the first game. The Japanese version launched in September 2025, meaning western fans wait just over a year for their version.
Idea Factory International is marketing the title under the tagline 'Back from the Dead,' a nod to the supernatural themes running through the series. Archynetys notes the late October timing puts the release just before Halloween, a fitting window for a horror-tinged romance game.
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