'Varlet' RPG Unveils Dark Urban Legends and Unique Triad Stats System Ahead of 2025 Release
August 25, 2025
Set at Kousei Academy, the game explores a virtual reality network called Johari, which heightens students' desires for peer approval and influences social dynamics.
The first character introductions include Aruka Arasaki, an idol seeking recognition beyond her appearance, and Taki Sukina, a top student facing family oppression, highlighting the game's focus on complex character backgrounds.
Ahead of its worldwide release on August 27, 2025, 'Varlet' has been promoted through a series of character-focused English videos and a launch trailer, showcasing gameplay, combat, and interconnected features across PC, PS5, and Switch.
A music video featuring Ema Noma, voiced by Aoi Koga, was released, emphasizing her combat skills and interactions through the song 'Inheritance,' adding depth to character storytelling.
Players join the Student Support Services guild to resolve conflicts and build relationships at Kousei Academy, with their choices potentially leading to complex consequences.
Character music trailers featuring songs by voice actors Minori Suzuki and Hayato Doi for Aruka Arasaki and Taki Sukina were released, enhancing character engagement.
Players can take an online 'Triad Diagnosis' personality test before the game's launch to explore their own character traits, adding a personalized touch to the experience.
The game's story delves into themes of social validation and the mysterious 'Glitches'—urban legends about students disappearing into otherworldly realms inhabited by monsters, which have real consequences.
'Varlet' is a high school RPG that features a unique 'Triad Stats' system, where player choices influence morality, skills, and combat options through Light and Dark traits, affecting character development and gameplay.
Player decisions in 'Varlet' impact the protagonist's attributes and abilities, unlocking new skills and support options, with traits affecting combat and interactions.
An urban legend about students disappearing into mysterious 'Glitches' and being replaced by monsters at Kousei Academy has been confirmed, adding a dark twist to the game's setting.
Developed by Aquria with writing by Gakuto Mikumo and Ryutaro Ito, 'Varlet' is set in Kousei Academy, where the Johari network influences social interactions and information sharing among students.
'Varlet' will be available on multiple platforms, including Steam and Epic Games Store, upon its release, making it accessible to a wide audience.
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GoNintendo • Aug 25, 2025
Meet the Students of Kousei Academy in New Character Video Series for Varlet
Games Press • Aug 25, 2025
"Meet the Students of Kousei Academy in New Character Video Series for Varlet "
RPGamer • Aug 25, 2025
Varlet Gets Musical Character Videos - RPGamer
Noisy Pixel • Aug 20, 2025
Varlet Launch Trailer and Ema Noma Music Video Spotlight Gameplay and Characters