eastasiasoft will release the Switch version of otome visual novel Hakuoki SSL: Sweet School Life in English in late 2025, the publisher announced. Pre-orders for physical editions will open via Play-Asia starting April 10 at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET.
Only 2,000 limited editions will be produced, which include the game, manual, soundtrack CD ,art book, mini case, Joy-Con sticker set, acrylic character standees, and a numbered certificate in a collector’s box.
Hakuoki SSL: Sweet School Life first launched for PS Vita on March 27, 2014 in Japan, followed by Switch on June 15, 2023.
Here is an overview of the game, via eastasiasoft:
About
The long-running Hakuoki otome visual novel series enters a new era! Hakuoki SSL: Sweet School Life puts a modern spin on the Edo period romance of the main series, instead casting heroine Chizuru and the handsome warriors of the Shinsengumi as students and teachers living in modern Japan. School life antics ensue as these beloved characters hold a school festival, stress over midterms, get into watergun fights and more!
Experience a fun slice-of-life story through unlockable event scenes, engaging dialogue and beautifully illustrated character portraits, all localized in English for the first time. Explore unique endings with each character and enjoy mini-games that make this standalone entry extra special!
Key Features
- Take the role of Chizuru as she’s surrounded by familiar faces in a new modern setting!
- Engage in fun mini-games with the handsome warriors of the Shinsengumi.
- Make key choices and discover unique endings with each possible love interest!
- Enjoy voiceovers in Japanese and newly localized text in English.
- Navigate scenarios with ease using a variety of user interface controls and preferences!
Watch the opening movie below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.
