Details on the New Escape Section and the Game System’s Three Sections
In this installment, a new “Escape” section has been added alongside the traditional “Investigation” and “Somnium” sections. Each section features a different playable character, and the story progresses as players switch between these three gameplay sections.
In Investigations, take control of the protagonist, Kaname Date, as he follows the trail of the missing Iris. The story unfolds as you visit various real-world locations, investigate crime scenes, and question key witnesses. Date also utilizes the visual enhancement functions of his AI-equipped prosthetic left eye, “AI-Ball,” to uncover vital clues that could help solve the case.
Somnium
Somnium is one of the defining features of the series. In this segment, take control of Aiba—in female humanoid form—rather than Kaname Date. Using a device called the “Psync” machine, enter a witness’s dream world to uncover hidden memories and buried truths, all within a strict six-minute time limit.
The dream world is shaped by the subject’s personality and memories, meaning the laws of reality no longer apply. Instead, each Somnium follows its own unique set of rules. Barriers known as “mental locks” block access to deeper memories, and players must take different actions to unlock them.
—In this section, each choice you make consumes a specific amount of time. By understanding the rules of the dream world and selecting the best actions, you can explore efficiently and make the best use of your limited time.
Escape
In Escape, take control of Iris, who has been trapped in a locked room. Your goal is to solve the puzzles scattered throughout the room and find a way out. During this section, you’ll be in communication with Kaname Date and Aiba, receiving hints through conversations with them. You’ll need to carefully examine objects and items placed around the room to uncover the clues needed to escape. Some of the things you collect may not be useful on their own, but by combining them with other items, you can unlock their true potential.
—Examine suspicious areas in greater detail using the first-person perspective.
No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files is due out for Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam on July 25.
