Rain98 FAQ
The Rain98 demo is free, runs over three hours to the first half of Chapter 2, supports nine languages and saves automatically; the full game is a 2026 release with no date yet.
Every question the demo raises, answered from the studio's own material: what the build contains, how long it lasts, where it stops, what carries over, and what has not been announced yet.
The demo, quickly
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is it free? | Yes — the demo is a free Steam download |
| How long? | Over three hours to the end of the current build |
| How far? | From the start of the story to the first half of Chapter 2 |
| Languages? | Nine, with Japanese fully voiced |
| Where does it end? | Mid-Chapter 2; a planned update will complete the chapter |
| Does it save? | Yes, automatically, with Steam Cloud support |
Playing it
The demo alternates novel segments (reading and dialogue) with adventure segments (interacting, working and exploring 1998 Shibuya). Money comes from piecework at home, progression comes from stickers in Reina's Angel Passport, and there are no fail states to worry about. The full breakdown is in the demo guide, with the systems split across Angel Passport stickers and money and part-time jobs.
The full game
Rain98 is a 2026 release with no announced date, and the studio expects 10 to 15 hours of play. Steam on PC is the only platform with an official store page. The delay to 2026 was explained by director Shoon T as a decision to give the game more time, with the extra work going into interactive material that evokes daily life in late-1990s Tokyo. Release date and platforms keeps the full record.
FAQ
Is the Rain98 demo free?
Yes. It is a free download on Steam and does not require owning the full game.
How long is the Rain98 demo?
The studio describes it as more than three hours of gameplay, running from the start of the story to the first half of Chapter 2.
Where does the demo end?
In the first half of Chapter 2. The studio has said a future demo update will add the rest of the chapter and let you continue from where you stopped.
Does demo progress carry over to the full game?
That has not been announced. What the studio has confirmed is that the updated demo will let you continue from the progress you already made inside the demo.
How many endings does Rain98 have?
No ending count or ending conditions have been published. The choices in the game are described as world-changing for the two leads, but the studio has not released a list.
How much will Rain98 cost?
No price has been set; the store page still shows the game as coming soon.
What languages does Rain98 support?
Fifteen in the full game, nine in the demo, with Japanese as the language carrying full voice acting.
Who voices Reina?
Rio Tsuchiya, who also sings the vocal version of the game's featured song.
Can I stream or record the demo?
Yes. The studio's policy allows monetised and non-monetised streams and videos, asking for a link to the Steam store page and the #Rain98 tag.
What are the PC requirements?
Windows 10, Intel Core i5-8250U, 8 GB RAM, Intel UHD Graphics 620 and 6 GB of storage — the same minimum block on the demo and the full game.
