A new entry in the AI Somnium Files series, No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files, is launching for PC, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 on July 25. The hybrid visual novel and puzzle-solving game once again stars detective Kaname Date as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of an internet Idol in a futuristic version of Tokyo. Preorders are available now for the budget-friendly physical edition for Nintendo Switch 2 or Switch. The launch edition comes with a pair of holographic stickers.
$50 | Releases July 25
Physical editions of No Sleep For Kaname Date are $50 for Nintendo Switch 2 or the original Switch. This makes it one of the rare Switch 2 games thus far that isn’t $10 more expensive than the Switch version.
That said, the physical edition is indeed more expensive than the digital version, which is up for preorder on the eShop for $40.
Like other AI Somnium Games, No Sleep For Kaname Date has a pretty weird plot. This one revolves around the internet idol Iris after she’s abducted by aliens, and players will have to infiltrate a UFO to rescue her. Kaname Date, the Psyncer extraordinaire, is back in action, and players will conduct investigations and help solve escape game puzzles by “Psyncing” into the dreams of potential suspects for clues.
Similar to the previous two games in the series, No Sleep For Kaname Date features a mix of visual novel-style story presentation, puzzle, and detective work. The games are set in a future version of Japan, with Date starring as a detective who solves crimes by diving into the dreams of victims–and this time, he’s searching for a missing internet idol. He’s aided by Aiba, an AI companion who lives inside of his cybernetic eye, and together the duo dive into dreams and reassemble memories to help track down culprits.
If you’re curious about Kaname Date’s previous adventures, you can also pick up the first two games in the The first game, AI: The Somnium Files, introduced audiences to Date as he tracked down an elusive serial killer. Its first sequel, Nirvana Initiative, saw new characters tackle the mysterious and bizarre Half-Body serial killings plaguing their city. Physical editions
