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BLUE REFLECTION Quartet

BLUE REFLECTION seriesBLUE REFLECTIONBLUE REFLECTION Second LightBLUE REFLECTION RAYBLUE REFLECTION SUNGustKOEI TECMOMel KishidaReflectorThe CommonSephiraFragmentsReference DatabasePhoto ModeHinako ShiraiYuzuki ShijouLime Shijou
Hiori HiraharaRuka HanariShino MizusakiMio HiraharaAo HoshizakiKokoro UtsuboRena MiyauchiYuki KinjouShiho KasugaYukiko TakaokaNanaka AzumiXiao MeiqiYu Alesia MorisakiKanna HoshiyaAyami IkomaKirara Kuno
By ·Published Jul 29, 2026·Updated Aug 21, 2026·Last checked Aug 21, 2026·Official sources verified

BLUE REFLECTION Quartet is a premium, story driven RPG collection developed by Gust and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. Players step into the role of different teenage Reflectors across the collection's four included stories, each of whom gains magical powers born from strong emotion. Every protagonist works to overcome a personal crisis and confront the threats emerging from a shared dreamworld called the Common while building bonds with classmates and fellow Reflectors. The four stories share one identity hook: character designer and series supervisor Mel Kishida's soft, emotion driven art style, carried across the original game, its sequel, and the RAY and SUN adaptations.

Game summary

Global release
Jul 30, 2026
Model
Developer
Gust
Publisher
KOEI TECMO GAMES
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Latest update

The current milestone for BLUE REFLECTION Quartet is its worldwide digital launch on July 30, 2026 across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The base release bundles all four included titles, the Reference database, and the Gallery feature. A free limited-time Photo Frame usable in BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light's Photo Mode is available to all buyers through August 12, 2026, after which it may become a separate paid item.

Release date and status

BLUE REFLECTION Quartet released worldwide on July 30, 2026, though the Steam listing shows July 29, 2026 because Steam's unlock time is tied to Pacific time. Digital versions launched simultaneously in every supported region. Japan also received physical Standard, Premium Box, and Special Collection Box editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, none of which were offered physically in North America or Europe.

Global releaseJul 30, 2026
Platforms
Global statusReleased
Pricing modelPremium
AvailabilitySteamPlayStation StoreNintendo eShop (Switch)Nintendo eShop (Switch 2)

Platforms and availability

BLUE REFLECTION Quartet is playable on PC through Steam, on PlayStation 5, and on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 as separate digital products. In North America and Europe the collection is digital-only through official channels, while Japan also offers physical retail copies. The PC version is officially verified for Steam Deck in addition to its standard Windows requirements.

Gameplay and setting

Combat across the collection uses turn-based, party-based battles inherited primarily from BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light's system, with a visible turn order, elemental weaknesses, and skills that cost MP. Outside of combat, players explore academy life and dungeon-like Otherworld areas tied to each protagonist's emotions, with new quality-of-life features such as faster movement, autosave, and event fast-forwarding added for this collection.

The setting follows teenage Reflectors, students who channel powerful emotions into magical abilities and enter a shared dreamworld known as the Common to face threats called Sephira. The four included works, BLUE REFLECTION, BLUE REFLECTION RAY, BLUE REFLECTION: SUN, and BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light, follow different casts within this same world, and the built-in Reference database maps how their characters, events, and timelines connect.

Trailer, screenshots, and media

The official launch trailer introduces the collection's new theme song and previews footage from all four included titles. The accompanying screenshots show the Reference database, which presents chronological event flowcharts, character relationship charts, and a gallery of artwork by Mel Kishida.

BLUE REFLECTION Quartet launch trailerWatch on YouTube
Screenshots
Official screenshot from BLUE REFLECTION QuartetScreenshot of the BLUE REFLECTION Quartet Reference database featureScreenshot of the BLUE REFLECTION Quartet Reference database featureScreenshot of the BLUE REFLECTION Quartet Reference database featureScreenshot of the BLUE REFLECTION Quartet Reference database featureScreenshot of the BLUE REFLECTION Quartet Reference database feature

Developer and publisher

BLUE REFLECTION Quartet is developed by Gust, the studio behind the original BLUE REFLECTION series, and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD., with regional marketing and distribution handled by KOEI TECMO America and KOEI TECMO Europe.

DeveloperGust
PublisherKOEI TECMO GAMES
Official websiteBLUE REFLECTION Quartet

Download and availability

The collection can be purchased and downloaded digitally through Steam on PC, the PlayStation Store on PlayStation 5, and the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Buyers in Japan can alternatively purchase physical retail editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 releases are listed and sold as separate products.

System / Device Requirements

BLUE REFLECTION Quartet has official minimum and recommended specifications on PC, and the console versions use fixed hardware with the platform-specific performance details shown below.

PC requirements
PC specificationMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 11Windows 11
CPUIntel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3200GIntel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100
RAM8 GB16 GB
GPUNVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 380X (4GB)NVIDIA GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB)
DirectXVersion 11Version 11
Storage55 GB55 GB, SSD recommended
OSWindows 11
CPUIntel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
RAM8 GB
GPUNVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 380X (4GB)
DirectXVersion 11
Storage55 GB
OSWindows 11
CPUIntel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100
RAM16 GB
GPUNVIDIA GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB)
DirectXVersion 11
Storage55 GB, SSD recommended
PlayStation 5 requirements
PlayStation 5 specificationValue
Supported hardwarePlayStation 5
Maximum resolutionUp to 2160p
Maximum frame rate60 fps, may fluctuate by scene and settings
Storage33 GB or more
Supported hardware
Value
PlayStation 5
Maximum resolution
Value
Up to 2160p
Maximum frame rate
Value
60 fps, may fluctuate by scene and settings
Storage
Value
33 GB or more
Nintendo requirements
Nintendo Switch 2 specificationValue
Supported hardwareNintendo Switch 2
Maximum resolutionUp to 1080p
Maximum frame rate30 fps, may fluctuate by scene and settings
Storage34.7 GB or more
Supported hardware
Value
Nintendo Switch 2
Maximum resolution
Value
Up to 1080p
Maximum frame rate
Value
30 fps, may fluctuate by scene and settings
Storage
Value
34.7 GB or more
Nintendo Switch requirements
Nintendo Switch specificationValue
Supported hardwareNintendo Switch
Maximum resolutionUp to 1080p docked, up to 720p handheld
Maximum frame rate30 fps, may fluctuate by scene and settings
Storage13.9 GB (English and Japanese versions)
Supported hardware
Value
Nintendo Switch
Maximum resolution
Value
Up to 1080p docked, up to 720p handheld
Maximum frame rate
Value
30 fps, may fluctuate by scene and settings
Storage
Value
13.9 GB (English and Japanese versions)

FAQ

Is BLUE REFLECTION Quartet a live service or gacha game?
No, it is a one-time premium purchase with no subscription or gacha systems, and BLUE REFLECTION: SUN's original mobile-era systems were replaced with BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light's console battle system for this release.
Does BLUE REFLECTION Quartet have an English voice track?
No, voice audio is Japanese only across every platform, while on-screen text supports English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
Can save data be shared between the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions?
No, the two versions are sold as separate products with no save transfer or upgrade path between them, so buying one does not carry progress to the other.
Is a physical edition available outside Japan?
No, BLUE REFLECTION Quartet is digital-only in North America and Europe, while Japan additionally received physical Standard, Premium Box, and Special Collection Box editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
Do the four included titles need to be played in a specific order?
No, the games in the collection can be played in any order, and the Reference database is provided to help players follow character and story connections regardless of order.
Is the PC version verified for Steam Deck?
Yes, the official requirements page confirms BLUE REFLECTION Quartet is verified for Steam Deck in addition to its Windows PC minimum and recommended specifications.
Does the collection include the original DLC costumes from earlier releases?
Yes, previously separate costume DLC such as the BLUE REFLECTION school swimsuits and Second Light's Ao summer bikini outfit are included as base content rather than sold separately.
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