Shochiku's visual novel Algorithm Prescription set for 2028 on Switch 2 and Steam
The AI-managed city mystery was dated at an AGF 2026 stage event in Ikebukuro, where a free Steam demo is already available.
Shochiku announced on November 7, 2026 that its visual novel Algorithm Prescription will launch in 2028 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam. The release window and platforms were revealed at a special stage event during AGF 2026 at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, according to news.denfaminicogamer.jp.
The game is set in Xenoria, presented as the world's first fully AI-managed city, where trust, jobs and romance are all decided by a "sympathy score". The protagonist is a resident doctor who begins to uncover the truth about the city as its AI and the order it maintains start to destabilize.
Voice actors Fukamachi Hisanari, Ishitani Haruki and Toki Shunichi appeared on the stage. The announced cast includes Fukamachi as Hiiragi, Ishitani as Tachibana, Toki as Act, Sekine Akira as Kou, Kameyama Yuji as Takaaki, Amazaki Kohei as Leon and Hoshi Soichiro as Yoru.
Newly drawn character standing art by illustrator Hakuseki was also shown at the event.
A free demo of Algorithm Prescription had already been distributed on Steam ahead of the announcement.
Quick answers
When does Algorithm Prescription come out?
Shochiku has announced a 2028 release for the game.
What platforms is Algorithm Prescription on?
It is planned for Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam.
Is there a demo of Algorithm Prescription?
Yes, a free demo is already available on Steam.