Esnid's new full-voice modern fantasy ADV 'Iris Odyssey: Hephaistos's ring' reached 10,000 downloads in 3 days after its May 29, 2026 launch on Steam, matching its pre-launch wishlist count with highly positive reviews.
Contract developer Esnid and promotion partner Frontier Works (FW Games) launched the full-voice visual novel 'Iris Odyssey: Hephaistos's ring' on Steam on May 29, 2026. The game achieved 10,000 downloads within its first three days (May 29-31), matching its pre-release wishlist numbers. The game features professional voice actors (including Konomi Kohara and Hiyori Inagaki) for its main cast. To celebrate the launch, a 14-day 10% discount campaign is running until June 11, 2026, offering the 'Complete Package' DLC for 2,682 yen (regularly 2,980 yen). An original spin-off ASMR audio drama starring the heroine Fuka was also released on DLsite on the same day. The base game is free-to-play on Windows, supporting English, Japanese, and Chinese.
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FAQ
When was the game released and what are the initial download numbers?
The game was released on May 29, 2026 (Friday), and exceeded 10,000 downloads within the first three days of launch.
Who is developing and promoting the title?
It is developed and published by LL.C. East-Need, with promotional assistance from Frontier Works Inc. (FW Games).
What are the pricing details and launch sale terms for the Complete Package DLC?
The regular price is 2,980 JPY (tax incl.), and a 10% discount is available until June 11, 2026, lowering it to 2,682 JPY.
What platform, OS, and languages are supported?
It is available on Steam for Windows, supporting Japanese, English, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional).
Who are the main voice actors cast in this game?
The main cast includes Konomi Kohara as Iris, Konomi Inagaki as Fuka Nishizono, Kyori Nemoto as Sakuya Kasasa, and Ayaka Okamoto as Mitsuba.