Last year saw acclaimed visual novel developer Key—known for Clannad, Kanon and much more—celebrating its 25th anniversary. Now another one of its titles is marking the same occasion, and as such AIR has a release date locked in for Steam. AIR is set for a global release on March 5, 2025, and will feature Japanese voiceovers with support for English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese subtitles when it launches.This will be the first official English release for AIR, which first debuted for PC in Japan back in September 2000.
Here’s how the Steam page describes it:
AIR is the work from the visual novel studio, Key, known for titles such as CLANNAD, Little Busters, Summer Pockets and more. It received great acclaim and was even adapted into an anime series.
The story evolves depending on the choices you make, providing a variety of different endings to the visual novel’s story for you to discover.
Also includes AIR’s side story novel, “First Sky Chapter” in visual novel format!
Featuring retouched HD visuals and CG coloring!
This version not only offers the best HD quality to date, but the game’s CG coloring has also been adjusted to better complement LED display colors. Enjoy the experience with beautiful graphics!
Although the Windows version of AIR has never had voice support before, the Steam version adds full voice support with an amazing cast of actors!
The text can be set to Japanese, English, or Simplified Chinese (audio only available in Japanese). This includes in-game text, options, and the digital manual. Language settings can be changed at any time.
Touch gestures can also be used if you’re playing on a tablet PC or a Steam Deck.
Source: Press Release
