A futuristic marine location, Astrum Close City is a place where crime has been eradicated. When the founder of the city is suddenly murdered, Hal must step in and bring the suspect to justice.

Able to access the memories of objects around him and alter the past using an ability called Memory Dive, Hal will have to back up what he discovers with evidence and theories in order to convince others and push the narrative forward. Everything players see could be a potential clue so paying attention and taking in every detail is paramount.

Dyschronia also features free movement, allowing players to  move around the game’s unique environments to discover and interact with items in order to help with their investigation. No one said being an investigator is easy. Players will also have to deal with the likes of Astrum Close City’s Integrated AI. Persuading the AI and winning over the city’s citizens is key to solving the mystery.

The developer’s first adventure game, Dyschronia distances itself from the team’s previous visual novel games. The first-look trailer shows gameplay footage of Dyschronia, including a closer look at the game’s mechanics, controls and its unique characters.

To celebrate their new trailer, MyDearest have also recently updated their website where players can gain a closer look at Dyschronia’s characters, world and story.

Dyschronia is inviting members of the community to join Discord and participate in naming some in-game locations starting with the News Broadcast Program of Astrum Close. When the competition ends, one user’s name will be chosen and they’ll have their name in the game credits. Head over to the Dyschronia Discord for that and more fun activities with the community!

Key Features:

• A unique, futuristic marine city where the integrated AI has made crime impossible
• Interactive Investigation – Pick up objects and move around environments as you unravel the mystery! Everything you see is a potential clue. Solve all the puzzles as you seek out the truth at the heart of the incident. Events unfold in different ways, depending on your actions. You may even find yourself in dire circumstances…
• Memory Diving – With his left hand, Hal the protagonist can access the memories sequestered within the objects around him. Dive into the past and uncover the truth behind the incident! Yet convincing others of what you’ve seen with your abilities is not always so simple. Gather evidence during your investigation to back up your theories!
• Judgment Action – On your journey, you will face the Integrated AI: the city’s supreme authority, and all-powerful protector of the happiness and well-being of the majority. Use the evidence you uncover to solve the mystery! Persuading the Integrated AI will be your key to victory. During these judgments, the city residents’ “alignment parameters” will shift in real time. Remain adaptive and flexible, and ensure the actions you take win over the hearts and minds of the citizens as you strive to gain the upper hand.

Dyschronia: Chronos Alternate Episode I is set to release this year on the Meta Quest 2 followed by the Nintendo Switch with subsequent episodes to come later.