No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files will feature a new "Escape" section in addition to the "Investigation" and "Somnium" sections in prior games. Each of the three sections in No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files will feature a different playable character with the story swapping between these three gameplay sections during progression. Spike Chunsoft has also released new Nintendo Switch screenshots for the gameplay details today.
No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files is launching on July 25 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam).
You can find the new game system details and screenshots from Spike Chunsoft below:
Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today revealed details about the game system and new "Escape" section in No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files. The detective adventure/puzzle game is scheduled to be released in North America and Europe on July 25, 2025 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam.
Pre-orders for collaboration merchandise based on the previous title AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative are now being accepted by retailer Village Vanguard. All of the collaboration items will be made to order. Pre-orders will be accepted until May 10, 2025 Pacific Daylight Time.
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.
Investigation
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.
