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Qliphah in Providence's Shadow is a Steam RPG planned for release on September 23, 2026, developed by Arc System Works with UnitePlus and published by Arc System Works. The game is set in a Tokyo defined by the Collapse and introduces protagonists Rena and Souma. The confirmed launch platform is Steam on PC, with PS5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and a physical copy not announ...

Last reviewed: 2026-09-21

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Game: Qliphah in Providence's Shadow
Publisher: Arc System Works
Developer: Arc System Works + UnitePlus
Planned release: Sep 23, 2026 (Steam)
Last verified: 2026-09-21

Qliphah in Providence's Shadow at a glance

Qliphah in Providence's Shadow is a new role-playing title from Arc System Works, co-developed with UnitePlus and self-published by Arc System Works. The Steam store page identifies it as an RPG, with a planned Sep 23, 2026 release on Steam under AppID 3882410. The shipped UI covers English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, and the en-US market is the only launch locale on this site. The store description frames the world around a Tokyo known as the Collapse, a demonic narcotic called Tiny True, and cursed marks called Stigmas. Players step into the shoes of Rena and Souma, two protagonists linked to a Half-turned transformation, and they face antagonist roles tied to Tiny True and the Aberrations. Steam features confirmed for launch include Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, and a single-player only mode.

Launch-stage status and release window

Pre-order availability As of 2026-09-21, Qliphah in Providence's Shadow is in the pre-order phase on Steam. The store listing shows the title in the Popular Coming Soon ranks with a 14-day rank rise of 14, which signals rising demand ahead of the launch window. Pre-order and wishlist actions are the main ways US readers can lock in early-purchase bonuses before release. What the launch window covers The Steam listing names September 23, 2026 as the planned release date. Per-region and per-platform unlock times have not been published as of 2026-09-21, so US readers should treat the date as the global launch day rather than a specific unlock hour. The current en-US site tracks the Steam launch only, with additional storefronts added when Arc System Works publishes dated updates.

Confirmed and unannounced platforms

Steam is the confirmed launch platform The only platform with a confirmed launch for Qliphah in Providence's Shadow is Steam on PC, where the game carries AppID 3882410. The Steam listing shows standard US purchase options, and no collector or premium edition has been announced at this stage. Steam Cloud and Family Sharing are listed, which matters for buyers who want cross-device progress and shared library access. Console and physical status As of 2026-09-21, Arc System Works has not announced a PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or Nintendo Switch 2 release for Qliphah in Providence's Shadow. A physical copy has likewise not been confirmed, and no regional SKU breakdown appears on the Steam listing or the publisher portal. Console and physical announcements are tracked on the platforms and physical-edition status pages.

Story setting and characters

Tokyo Collapse and Tiny True The store page frames Qliphah in Providence's Shadow around a Tokyo defined by an event called the Collapse. Within that setting, a demonic narcotic named Tiny True drives the antagonist side of the story, while cursed marks called Stigmas are tied to the protagonist arc. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Public Safety Mutation Response Division is the in-fiction unit responding to those threats. Protagonists Rena and Souma Rena and Souma are the two protagonists confirmed on the store page. Both are tied to a Half-turned transformation mechanic that connects them to the Stigma and Tiny True plot lines. Their individual backstories beyond the store description, and the named antagonist roles, are not publicly itemized as of 2026-09-21 and are expanded on the story-and-setting and characters pages when dated sources appear.

Early-purchase bonus and combat preview

The Steam listing confirms two early-purchase bonuses: bonus skins for Rena and Souma, and an extra battle called Voidfall. Eligibility timing details beyond the launch window have not been published by Arc System Works as of 2026-09-21. Combat on the store page is described as timeline-driven, with a dynamic gauge, programmable skills, pause and slow-time options, and a scalable combat speed, which feeds into the separate combat-system explanation page.

Sources

Steam store page for Qliphah in Providence's Shadow (AppID 3882410) (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3882410, official/store, checked 2026-09-21) — release date, developer, publisher, RPG label, story framing, protagonists, bonuses, and Steam features. SteamDB listing for AppID 3882410 (https://steamdb.info/app/3882410/, official/store, checked 2026-09-21) — cross-check on AppID, developer, publisher, and planned release. Steam Community hub for AppID 3882410 (https://steamcommunity.com/app/3882410, community, checked 2026-09-21) — community discussion status and feature confirmations. Arc System Works publisher portal (https://www.arcsystemworks.com/, official/publisher, checked 2026-09-21) — publisher confirmation and unannounced console status. r/ArcSystemWorks subreddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/ArcSystemWorks/, community, checked 2026-09-21) — community demand signals and discussion about Arc System Works RPG releases. r/Qliphah subreddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/Qliphah/, community, checked 2026-09-21) — community discussion hub for Qliphah in Providence's Shadow.

Fact Boundaries

Current-game fact: Qliphah in Providence's Shadow is planned to launch on Sep 23, 2026 on Steam (AppID 3882410), confirmed via the Steam store page as of 2026-09-21. Current-game fact: Arc System Works is the publisher, with UnitePlus co-developing; RPG label and Steam features (Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, single-player) are confirmed via the store page. Unannounced status: per-region and per-platform unlock times have not been published as of 2026-09-21. Unannounced status: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and physical copy releases for Qliphah in Providence's Shadow have not been announced as of 2026-09-21. Legacy boundary: no prior Qliphah franchise or earlier Qliphah in Providence's Shadow release exists; all facts are tied to the current Steam AppID 3882410.

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FAQ

When does Qliphah in Providence's Shadow come out?

The Steam store page lists September 23, 2026 as the planned release date for Qliphah in Providence's Shadow. The Sep 23 launch day is the global date listed on the AppID 3882410 listing as of 2026-09-21.

Which platforms launch Qliphah in Providence's Shadow at release?

Only Steam on PC has been confirmed as a launch platform for Qliphah in Providence's Shadow as of 2026-09-21. PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and a physical copy have not been announced.

Who is developing and publishing Qliphah in Providence's Shadow?

Arc System Works is publishing Qliphah in Providence's Shadow, with UnitePlus co-developing the title alongside Arc System Works. The RPG label is set on the Steam store page.

What is Qliphah in Providence's Shadow about?

The game is set in a Tokyo defined by the Collapse, where a demonic narcotic called Tiny True and cursed marks called Stigmas drive the conflict. Players follow protagonists Rena and Souma through a Half-turned transformation tied to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Public Safety Mutation Response Division.

What bonuses come with pre-ordering Qliphah in Providence's Shadow?

Pre-ordering Qliphah in Providence's Shadow on Steam grants bonus skins for Rena and Souma and an extra battle called Voidfall, per the current Steam listing. Eligibility timing details beyond the launch window are not dated as of 2026-09-21.