Lie, Panic, Debate! Trials require lies and logic to guide your classmates to the right conclusion.
In January 2022 we brought Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Anniversary Edition to Xbox and Windows 10/11, followed by Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition in May 2022. We’re excited to share that the next chapter begins with Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony which is available now for the first time on both Xbox and Windows 10/11 with Game Pass.
For those who have already played Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, or Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, you know this is something you don’t want to miss.
Even after over 10 years, the charm of the “Danganronpa” series continues to endure, and as with previous Anniversary editions, we’ve added a few extra bonuses to Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony. This edition comes with a gallery feature that allows you to view event illustrations, and scenes, and listen to the voiced dialogue. This title also includes the Ultimate Development Plan bonus mode that’s unlocked after clearing the game.
If you haven’t played any of the Danganronpa games yet, here’s the rub.
In Danganronpa, you must use high-speed deductive action to expose a murderer. It all starts when Monokuma, a self-proclaimed headmaster, traps extremely talented high schoolers inside his academy. To escape, Monokuma forces the students to play a killing game and identify the murderer in twisted Class Trials. When a body is discovered, you will investigate, gather evidence, and question your classmates before the turbulent spectacle of a Class Trial.
Set inside the “psycho-cool” environment of the Gifted Inmates Academy, a new cast of 16 characters find themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Inside, some will kill, some will die, and some will be punished. Investigate twisted murder cases and condemn your new friends to death.
You should also know that you don’t necessarily have to play the games in order. Each game begins at a new location with a new set of students. Of course, having knowledge of prior events does help make the experience more fulfilling. So, if you haven’t played Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition and Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition, perhaps it’s time to put your deductive skills to the test.
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Anniversary Edition
Spike Chunsoft
Welcome to a new world of Danganronpa, with an all-new “psycho-cool” environment and cast of characters!
Survive through the revamped Class Trials with its myriad of new minigames!
■ Story
The Ultimate Pianist, Kaede Akamatsu, wakes up in an unfamiliar classroom… There, she meets other “Ultimate” students in the same situation. The headmaster Monokuma declares that the students are to participate in a Killing Game school life. Lie, bluff, deceive, and expose the blackened, and the truth.
For Kaede and the other students, does the future hold hope, despair, or something else entirely…?
■ Game Features
・2.5D Motion Graphics
A distinctly crafted environment that’s planar yet stereoscopic is born by combining 2D illustrations of characters and objects in a 3D environment.
These new, 2.5D motion graphics were developed by using unique motion techniques and camera work.
The unique setting exudes style and flair.
・High Speed Deductive Action
Determine the truth of each incident with testimony and proof gathered during your investigation.
Use what you’ve learned in high-speed Class Trials to shoot down the opponent’s statements.
Progress through fully voiced class trials, the key to the deductive action!
・A new Class Trials system
This time, you can now purposely lie to argue against non-contradictory statements.
See through lies, use them to your advantage, and make your way to the truth!
Class Trials are better than ever with even more new systems, like “Debate Scrums” that occur when the participants of the trial are split into two groups.
Use every word at your disposal and refute your opponents!
■ Additional Contents
・Character Gallery
Allows players to view character sprites and lines in a gallery.
If you ever get the urge to hear that one line, now you can!
・Ultimate Gallery
A gallery full of promotional illustrations and character sheets from the official art book.