Set to launch for PC and Nintendo Switch systems on July 25, No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files will introduce a brand-new mechanic for the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of the game by allowing players to use the console's mouse controls. This will be the first time non-PC players can use a mouse-like accessory to play through an AI: The Sominum Files title, setting No Sleep For Kaname Date apart from earlier series releases.
The newest entry in the AI: The Somnium Files game series, No Sleep For Kaname Date sees players taking on the role of the titular detective Kaname, as he teams up with his companion AI-Ball, Aiba, to solve a mysterious case surrounding the disappearance of the internet idol Iris. Blending visual novel gameplay with detective problem-solving and escape room situations, No Sleep For Kaname Date will follow a similar path as its predecessors while introducing a unique new feature for the Nintendo Switch 2.
GameStop Has Good News for Fans That Missed Getting a Switch 2 Pre-Order
Nintendo fans that missed out on pre-ordering the Switch 2 gets a reassuring update from GameStop.
As confirmed by Nintendo Life, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files will provide mouse control support for players wishing to take advantage of the upcoming console's newest hardware ability. This adds No Sleep For Kaname Date to a growing list of Nintendo Switch 2 games with mouse controls, with titles including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Civilization 7 among the other games confirmed to offer support for the mouse feature. Fans of the AI: The Somnium Files franchise have noted the usefulness of the mouse controls in the PC versions of previous entries, and players are already voicing support for the inclusion of mouse controls for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of No Sleep For Kaname Date.
No Sleep For Kaname Date Features on Nintendo Switch 2
Along with the additional option of mouse controls for the Nintendo Switch 2 edition, No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files will also feature other upgrades from the standard Nintendo Switch version. The Switch 2 edition of No Sleep For Kaname Date will include enhanced graphics and faster load times, among other technical improvements. While players voiced support for these updates, Spike Chunsoft sparked disappointment among fans after confirming that the Switch and Switch 2 versions are completely separate, and there will be no upgrade option for players wanting to transfer from a Switch edition game to the Switch 2. As such, players have been advised to be mindful of which version of No Sleep For Kaname Date they want prior to purchasing.
The excitement for the next Nintendo game system and the new titles launching for the console continues to rise, with Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders hitting historic levels and causing retailers to struggle to support online traffic. As console pre-sales climb further, the expected success of the Nintendo Switch 2 could be good news for games like No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 73%
- Released
- July 25, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Violence, Blood, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Spike Chunsoft
- Publisher(s)
- Spike Chunsoft
WHERE TO PLAY
Iris the internet idol has been abducted by aliens?!
Finding herself on board a mysterious UFO and tasked with completing a bizarre escape game, Iris knows there's one person who she can always count on for help: Kaname Date, Psyncer!
As Date, conduct investigations, solve escape game puzzles, and Psync into the dreams of potential suspects to help Iris escape and unravel the mystery behind The Third Eye Game!
• Investigation: Use the special functions in Date's left eye to gather information that will lead to Iris's whereabouts! Familiar and new characters will also appear!
• Somnium: Explore the eccentric dream world of potential suspects to uncover clues and secret memories!
• Escape: Solve thrilling mysteries while exploring a locked environment. When you find the true answer beyond the surface level of logic, the door to escape will open!
- Engine
- Unity
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- PC Release Date
- July 25, 2025
- Nintendo Switch Release Date
- July 25, 2025
- Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
- July 25, 2025
- Genre(s)
- Adventure, Puzzle, Mystery, Visual Novel
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC
