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Blue Reflection Quartet Is Out Now — Four Games, Two Console Debuts, One Bundle

The wait is over for fans of Gust’s magical-girl JRPG series. BLUE REFLECTION Quartet is now available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam — bringing all four entries in the franchise together in a single package, with two of them making their console debut for the very first time. When pre-orders opened back in June, we knew this was a landmark release for the series; now it’s live and ready to play.

Blue Reflection Quartet — gameplay screenshot showing the magical girls in battle
Image courtesy of KOEI TECMO / Gust

What’s Inside Blue Reflection Quartet

The collection bundles four titles under one purchase:

  • BLUE REFLECTION (2017 original console game, with HD upgrades)
  • BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light (2021 console RPG)
  • BLUE REFLECTION RAY — the 2021 anime series, rebuilt as a playable console experience with new 3D character models
  • BLUE REFLECTION SUN — the smartphone and PC game, now on console for the first time with an overhauled battle system

All four entries are connected by theme, characters, and lore, but this marks the first time players can move through the entire story arc in one place. A new in-game Reference Database organises each title’s events on a shared chronological flowchart, with character relationship charts and series correlation maps — a genuine help for newcomers trying to follow how everything connects.

BLUE REFLECTION Quartet – Announcement Trailer — via KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. on YouTube

RAY and SUN Get Rebuilt for Their Console Debut

The two newcomers to console are where most of the new content lives. Blue Reflection RAY has been rebuilt with new 3D character models for the main cast, and the experience now includes an unlockable short story accessed via Memory Shards, plus a new prologue and epilogue that weren’t part of the original anime broadcast. It’s effectively a director’s cut in playable form.

Blue Reflection Quartet — RAY characters in rebuilt 3D
Image courtesy of KOEI TECMO / Gust

Blue Reflection SUN gets an even more substantial overhaul. The console port replaces the original mobile combat with the fully-featured battle system from Second Light — a notable upgrade — and adds a brand-new Chapter 24 event, unique character conversations, and its own prologue and epilogue. Neither version has ever been available outside Japan before, making this the first legitimate way for global players to experience both stories.

Blue Reflection Quartet — SUN story scene
Image courtesy of KOEI TECMO / Gust

Eight New Party Members Come to Second Light

Buying the Quartet bundle unlocks a meaningful bonus in Second Light: eight characters from RAY and SUN join as fully playable party members, expanding the roster beyond the original game’s cast. On top of that, the original Blue Reflection and Second Light receive quality-of-life improvements across the board — faster movement during exploration, increased battle speed, event skip and fast-forward options, and autosave. Character designer Mel Kishida’s full gallery of official artwork is also accessible through the Reference Database.

Blue Reflection Quartet — party battle featuring characters from across the series
Image courtesy of KOEI TECMO / Gust

Platform Notes and Pricing for Singapore Players

Blue Reflection Quartet is available in Singapore digitally through the PlayStation Store (PS5) and the Nintendo eShop (Switch and Switch 2), as well as on Steam. All versions are digital-only in Western markets, including Singapore — Japan gets physical PS5 and Switch releases, but there is no physical version available here.

One important caveat for Switch 2 players: there is no upgrade path from the Switch version, and save data does not transfer. If you already own the original Second Light on Switch, you will need to repurchase the Quartet bundle separately on Switch 2.

The game is priced at USD 49.99 on Steam; check your regional PlayStation Store or Nintendo eShop listing for local pricing. The game is English-text only with Japanese voice acting. A free limited-time photo frame bonus is available until 12 August 2026 for all purchasers.

For JRPG fans on any of those platforms, this is a rare chance to experience the full Blue Reflection story in one go. Check out our game reviews for more on what’s worth picking up this month.

Blue Reflection Quartet Pre-Orders Are Live — All Four Games in One, Out July 30

If you have been waiting for the ideal entry point into Gust’s magical-girl JRPG series, the wait is nearly over. Koei Tecmo and developer Gust dropped a brand-new second trailer and opened digital pre-orders for Blue Reflection Quartet on June 21, with the collection set to launch 30 July 2026 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

BLUE REFLECTION Quartet – Second Trailer — via KOEI TECMO AMERICA on YouTube

What Is Blue Reflection Quartet?

Blue Reflection Quartet is the definitive collection of the entire Blue Reflection series, bringing all four entries under one roof for the first time. The series follows high-school girls known as Reflectors who draw power from the emotions of those around them — part slice-of-life, part magical-girl RPG, with striking art by illustrator Mel Kishida, who also served as character designer and general supervisor on the collection.

Blue Reflection Quartet key art featuring the series heroines
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Everything the Collection Includes

Quartet packs in four distinct games, each updated or adapted for this release:

  • Blue Reflection — the original 2017 PS4 title, now with updated textures and visual effects.
  • Blue Reflection: Second Light — widely regarded as the series high point, with eight additional characters added and quality-of-life improvements throughout.
  • Blue Reflection: Sun — the mobile entry, rebuilt as a full console experience with a revised battle system.
  • Blue Reflection: Ray — a condensed version of the 24-episode anime adaptation, recreated with 3D characters playable as a standalone story.

On top of the four games, a Reference database ties the universe together with chronological flowcharts, character relationship maps, and an official artwork gallery — handy for newcomers trying to make sense of the interconnected cast.

Blue Reflection Quartet gameplay menu screenshot
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Pre-Order Now — Bonuses and Pricing

Digital pre-orders are live now on the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop for USD 49.99. Pre-ordering before launch nets a set of four special photo frames usable in Blue Reflection: Second Light’s photo mode, representing each title in the collection. A free Quartet photo frame is also available to anyone who grabs the digital version before 12 August 2026.

Blue Reflection Quartet battle scene
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Physical editions are confirmed for Japan only (PS5 and Switch). Singapore players will need to go digital — either the PlayStation Store Asia, Nintendo eShop, or Steam, all of which carry the worldwide digital release.

Last Words

Blue Reflection has always had a devoted following in Singapore’s JRPG community, and Quartet removes every barrier to entry: one purchase, four games, all platforms. If you have been curious about the series but unsure where to start, check our other game news while you count down to 30 July. Pre-orders are open now — the special photo frame bonus runs until 12 August, so there is no rush, but no reason to wait either.