Exciting news for fans of Japanese visual novels! Publisher Spike Chunsoft has announced that two beloved classics, Ever 17: The Out of Infinity and Never 7: The End of Infinity, are finally making their way to western audiences. Mark your calendars for March 6th, 2025, when these remastered gems will be available for PC enthusiasts, Nintendo Switch users, and PlayStation 4 gamers.
These visual novels, penned by the renowned writer Kotaro Uchikoshi, have been eagerly awaited by fans outside of Japan, boasting over 20 years of anticipation since their original release. Both games are set to offer a multilingual experience, featuring Japanese, English, and Chinese text, and will include the original Japanese voiceovers to ensure an authentic storytelling experience.
Let’s dive into the intriguing storylines:
Ever 17: The Out of Infinity immerses players in a thrilling drama. It follows Takeshi Kuranari, a seemingly ordinary college student who finds himself in an extraordinary situation. While visiting the underwater theme park LeMU, an unexpected accident traps Takeshi and six others deep below the ocean’s surface. As hope for rescue dwindles, Takeshi, alongside the enigmatic Tsugumi and the dedicated part-time worker You, must unravel the secrets of LeMU and search for a way back to the surface. This underwater world, once a symbol of dreams and hopes, may harbor hidden mysteries waiting to be uncovered.
On the other hand, Never 7: The End of Infinity presents a gripping narrative centered on Makoto Ishihara. Makoto’s life takes a harrowing turn when he awakens from a nightmare of watching a girl die tragically before his eyes. What was supposed to be an uneventful seminar training camp transforms into a haunting ordeal. With April 6th marking the day everything changes, Makoto is thrust into a race against time to prevent an ominous premonition from becoming a devastating reality. Can he alter his fate and witness the dawn of Day 7 without tragedy?
Together, these visual novels form the Ever 17/Never 7 Double Pack, bringing their compelling blend of science fiction, mystery, and romance to a new audience. These stories challenge players to grapple with themes of destiny and hope in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
With their impending release, Ever 17 and Never 7 promise to capture the hearts of new players while rekindling the passion of long-time fans. Whether you’re a visual novel aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, immerse yourself in worlds where choice and consequence intertwine to weave unforgettable tales of infinity.
