Key Facts
Gust and Koei Tecmo have announced Blue Reflection Quartet Compilation, a digital collection bundling all four previous magical girl RPGs in the Blue Reflection series. The compilation launches on July 30 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in both the West and Japan. A new trailer with English subtitles has been released.
Details of the Compilation
The compilation includes the original Blue Reflection (2017), Blue Reflection Tie (2021), Blue Reflection Sun (2023), and Blue Reflection Second Light (2021). Each game has been enhanced:
- Blue Reflection features remastered graphics with updated textures, faster exploration speed, and an option to speed up battles.
- Blue Reflection Tie adapts the anime story into a rearranged format with new prologue and epilogue, fully voiced with re-recorded lines.
- Blue Reflection Sun reworks the smartphone game's story with combat based on Second Light, adding new scenes and a prologue/epilogue. It introduces the series' first male protagonist.
- Blue Reflection Second Light adds eight characters from Tie and Sun to the battle system, along with faster exploration, battle speed options, and new photo mode poses.
Beyond the games, the compilation includes an interactive character relationship chart, a timeline of events, a term glossary, a gallery with past artwork, and 20 new pieces by character designer Mel Kishida.
Impact and What Readers Should Know
This compilation offers a complete Blue Reflection experience for newcomers and fans alike, with significant quality-of-life improvements and expanded story content. The original Blue Reflection launched in Japan in March 2017 for PS4 and PS Vita, and in North America/Europe in September 2017 for PS4 and PC. The anime adaptation aired in April 2021, and Blue Reflection Second Light released in the West in November 2021. Blue Reflection Sun launched in February 2023 and ended service in May 2024.
FAQ
What is Blue Reflection Quartet Compilation?
It is a collection of all four previous Blue Reflection games, remastered and bundled with new story content, quality-of-life features, and bonus materials.
When does Blue Reflection Quartet Compilation release?
It releases digitally on July 30 in the West and Japan.
Which platforms is Blue Reflection Quartet Compilation available on?
It will be available on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
What new content is included in the compilation?
The compilation includes remastered graphics, faster exploration and battle speed options, new prologues and epilogues, a character relationship chart, timeline, glossary, gallery, and 20 new artworks.