Lumines Arise is coming out in fall 2025 with new mechanics and a VR mode

Enhance has unveiled Lumines Arise, a new installment of the popular music puzzle game. The game will release in fall 2025 on PS5 and Steam with VR support, an updated visual style, new Burst mechanics, and music from the creators of the Tetris Effect soundtrack.

The classic Lumines formula – with a new rhythm and visual dynamics

Lumines Arise continues the tradition of the series: players rotate and place 2×2 blocks consisting of squares of one or two colors. The task is to collect squares of the same color, which are erased as they pass a time line synchronized to a musical beat. This process allows you to create series and multipliers to maximize your score.

In the new part, the developers have enhanced the synesthesia effect: visual themes of levels, so-called “skins”, are accompanied by bold color schemes and dynamic animations. The camera periodically zooms in on the field, which game director Takashi Ishihara says helps you focus on the present moment rather than the score or scores.

New Burst mechanics and music by Hydelic

The key new feature is the Burst mechanic. It’s a fillable scale that can be activated when you reach the 50 mark. It allows you to “freeze” a selected square and accumulate other blocks around it, opening up new strategic opportunities. A special music theme is activated to emphasize the game dynamics.

The music is produced by Hydelic Studios, known for the soundtrack of Tetris Effect: Connected. One of the tracks – «Only Human» – is already available on Bandcamp and will soon be available on streaming services.

The music is being produced by Hydelic, known for Tetris Effect: Connected.

Visual images, multiplayer and platforming

Lumines Arise features evocative visuals: one level features two chameleons dancing to a techno beat, while another has puppet arms made of skeletons reacting to block movements. Players will be able to watch the dancing avatars, who now have leg animations for the first time.

The game also features a new level that features a dancing avatar, which now has leg animations for the first time.

The game will be available on both PS5 and Steam, including on handhelds like the Steam Deck. VR support on both platforms has also been confirmed. As for the multiplayer mode, the developers haven’t revealed any details yet, but they did say that it will be different from Tetris Effect’s competitive mode.

The game will be available on both PS5 and Steam, including support for VR on both platforms.

Ishihara says Enhance will provide additional details in the coming months. Lumines Arise, like its predecessors, relies on total immersion in rhythm, light, and movement – now on a new technical level.

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