Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth trilogy for PS4 launches September 30 in the west

On September 30, the physical and digital versions of PlayStation 4 games – Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1 +, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation, and Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation – will be released in North America and Europe, as confirmed by publisher Idea Factory International.

Re;Birth1 Plus, an upgraded adaptation of the original Re;Birth1, initially launched for PlayStation 4 on May 31, 2018 in Japan. Despite never being distributed in the west, the global release of Neptunia ReVerse, a more advanced version, was made available for PlayStation 5.

On May 23, 2024, both the PlayStation 4 editions of “Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation” and “Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation” along with Switch versions hit the Japanese market. Simultaneously, a Nintendo Switch version of “Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1” was also made available.

As a dedicated gamer, I was eagerly anticipating the release of the Switch versions of the Neptunia trilogy in the west. However, unfortunately, those plans were scrapped. But Sisters Generation to our region this summer. And guess what? They’ll be supporting English language options! So, get ready for some exciting gaming sessions this summer!

Here is an overview of each game, via Idea Factory International:

Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1 +

Story

In the realm of Gamindustri, four deities, or Goddesses, engaged in a power struggle during the War of the Guardians. Among these, Neptune was vanquished and cast out from heaven. Her fall caused her memories to fade, but a mysterious tome appeared to her containing all of Gamindustri’s history. Accompanied by Compa, IF, and a sentient book named Histoire, Neptune ventures on an incredible adventure through four distinct countries, aiming to rescue the entire world!

Key Features

  • The Goddesses are Back! – Previously available on PlayStation Vita in North America, now you can immerse yourself in the zany JRPG madness for the first time on PlayStation 4!
  • Revisit Classic Neptunia RPG Style Battles – Battle with up to three characters on the field, with 3 more as support. Use them to perform special attacks or swap them out at any time!
  • Switch it Up with Plans – Use Plans to customize the game by changing up enemy difficulty, dungeon treasures, and more!
  • Gear Galore – Craft unique equipment imbued with one or more abilities!

Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth2: Sisters Generation

Story

In the year 20XX, Gamindustri finds itself in a state of chaos. The emergence of ASIC, or Arfoire Syndicate of International Crime, has brought about an alarming decline in morals. It’s whispered that as many as 80% of students pay homage to the entity called Arfoire, and yet those in power choose to ignore this grave danger. Sadly, Gamindustri is spiraling out of control.

Can the Goddesses manage to regain control of their realm from ASIC’s grip, or will they find themselves perpetually wandering the Gamindustri Graveyard?

Key Features

  • Four or More for War! – Have up to four characters on the battlefield, and four more on the sidelines, ready to jump in and give their support!
  • Stella Goes Rogue! – Send Stella out to brave Gamindustri’s dungeons in this realtime mini-game and she’ll collect all kinds of treasure for you—you just sit back and eat pudding! Be careful though, because if she dies in the dungeon, she’ll lose all her special gear!
  • The World’s your Oyster! – Customize the Gamindustri experience with Plans, which allow you to do things like increase / decrease enemy difficulty, change the items you’ll receive from a dungeon, and more!
  • Build-a-Sword! – Use Idea Chips and Blank Discs to create custom equipment that can open up new worlds of skills for you!

Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation

Story

It’s time for us to embark on an adventure reminiscent of 1989, as Neptune finds herself trapped in an alternate dimension called Gamindustri. To make her way back to her own world, she needs to gather enough shares to unlock the path. However, a malicious group known as the Seven Sages aims to eliminate all CPUs (or Goddesses) from Gamindustri, including Neptune, making this task much more challenging!

In other words, can Neptune conquer the Seven Sages, rescue this parallel universe, and return to her own time, or is she destined to remain in the ’80s for eternity while building friendships across dimensions?

Key Features

  • +1 to Combos! – Customize attack combinations with up to five moves, opening a whole new array of ways to defeat your enemies!
  • Bring a Dungeon Buddy! – The realtime mini-game Stella’s Dungeon is back, and this time she can bring friends! Each is equipped with special skills that lend their support to Stella in her items quest, so choose wisely!
  • Remake in Your Image! – Modify the world of Gamindustri to your liking by creating “Plans” that alter dungeon treasures, enemy difficulty, and more!
  • Get Crafty! – Customize powerful equipment that can unlock the true power of the CPUs, unlocking a world of new skills for them to use!

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2025-07-15 18:16