Lumines Arise launches November 11; limited-time demo now available

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On November 11, the game titled “Lumines Arise” will be released for PlayStation 5 and PC. For PS5, it will support PlayStation VR2, while PC users can enjoy it with SteamVR. The price is set at $39.99 / €39.99 / 5,400 yen. The publishers and developers, Enhance and Monstars, have made this announcement. A demo version of the game, which includes both single-player and multiplayer modes, is available on both platforms until September 3 at 11:59 p.m., local time.

Besides the standard version, you can opt for a Digital Deluxe Edition priced at $44.99, €44.99, or 5,900 yen. This premium edition offers exclusive Loomii in-game characters and name plates from other titles developed by Enhance, such as Rez Infinite, HUMANITY, Tetris Effect: Connected, plus an additional Astro Bot avatar for the PlayStation 5 version.

Get the latest details below.

■ Fact Sheet

About

An incredibly engaging, hard-to-resist reimagining of the popular puzzle game Lumines, crafted by the team behind Tetris Effect: Connected. The music vibrates through your body and mind with every move you make, causing mesmerizing visuals to burst forth in sync with the rhythmic pulse of a diverse and catchy soundtrack.

Explore over 35 unique, synesthetic worlds that blend sight, sound, touch, and taste into a vibrant tapestry. From dense rainforests to electric urban landscapes to surreal realms, customize your adventure with the innovative Burst mechanic. Add spice to your journey by trying different single-player modes and challenges, or put your skills to the test against rivals in online multiplayer.

No matter if you’re seeking excitement, relaxation, a fresh start or a seasoned player, short on time or have plenty to spare, preferring solo gameplay, multiplayer, or competitive matches, or enjoying traditional play or immersive virtual reality and high-definition 4K graphics, Lumines Arise stands as the ultimate puzzle experience for all.

Key Features

  • Simple Gameplay, Tons of Depth – Lumines Arise is easy to pick up and play, but has incredible depth that’s harder to master. Players manipulate 2×2 blocks of two colors that fall from the top of the screen, aiming to create Squares of a single color/type. A Timeline sweeps across the Playfield to the beat of the music, clearing completed 2×2 Squares and generating points.
  • Embark On A Journey – Every stop on the over 35-stage single-player journey evokes a different and complex emotional response. From lush jungles, oceans teeming with life and snakes preparing to strike, to more electronic frontiers like bustling neon streets and the endless expanse of outer space.
  • Ready To Burst – Trigger the new Burst mechanic to stop a matched Square from clearing. Build it as large as you can until time runs out. When the Timeline starts clearing again, enjoy the show as screen-clearing combos rack up massive points.
  • Put Yourself Out There – Customize your Loomii Avatar from the largest selection of options the series has ever offered. It’s a great way to express yourself and your personality when setting off on your in-game journey.
  • Plug In, Vibe Out – Let the electrifying soundtrack by Hydelic, acclaimed composer of Tetris Effect: Connected and Rez Infinite’s Area X, take you to new depths of immersion. You’ll want to throw on a pair of your favorite headphones for maximum effectiveness. Use the Playlist feature to create a mix of stages with your favorite tracks or to set a specific mood.
  • Burst A Move – Burst Battle is an all-new multiplayer mode. Unleash Burst and create as large a Square as possible to drop a ton of garbage on your opponent. But… watch out, because they can do the same to you.

■ Limited-Time Demo: Multiplayer Mode Revealed

To experience both single-player and multiplayer versions of “Lumines Arise” before its official release, log into your PlayStation 5 or Steam account between August 26th and September 3rd and search for the demo version of this exciting game.

  • Contents
    • Single-player Journey Mode: Three stages
    • Cross-platform online Multiplayer: Burst Battle
  • Distribution Period
    • Demo Starts: August 26, 2025 at 6:00 am PT / 14:00 BST / 22:00 JST
    • Demo Ends: September 3, 2025 at 11:59 pm local time
  • Download Links
    • PlayStation Store
    • Steam

■ Pre-Orders Go Live on PlayStation 5

Today marks the beginning of pre-orders for both the Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions of Lumines Arise, exclusively on PlayStation 5. As a bonus for PlayStation Plus members, a special 10% pre-order discount is available prior to the game’s launch!

Pre-order links:

  • Standard Edition
  • Digital Deluxe Edition

On Steam, you can’t place pre-orders before November 11 (the release date). More details about the contents of the Steam versions will be shared at a later time.

■ Digital Deluxe Edition Contents

In this Digital Deluxe Edition of Lumines Arise, you’ll find unique in-game characters (Loomii avatars and name plates) that draw inspiration from visual elements and themes of other games by Enhance, such as Rez Infinite, HUMANITY, Tetris Effect: Connected. Exclusively for the PlayStation 5 version, you’ll also receive an ASTRO BOT Loomii Avatar.

■ New Soundtrack Single by Hydelic: “Dreamland”

Following the triumph of the initial “Only Human” single for Lumines Arise, Hydelic returns with a second soundtrack single titled “Dreamland.” This new track hails from the much-loved Chameleon Groove stage at Summer Game Fest. You can listen to it right away on Bandcamp, or stream it through your preferred music service shortly.

Watch a new set of trailers and gameplay below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.

Demo Trailer

Demo Explainer

Demo Gameplay

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2025-08-26 16:17