- 33% Off Autumn Sale Now On! - 2 October 2026
“Sofia in Exchange for Lies” is available at \ during the Steam Autumn Sale.The sale runs until Tuesday, October 9th!!Don't miss this great opportunity to purchase the game!
- [TGS Sale] 33% Off Sale Now On! - 16 September 2026
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at the “Tokyo Game Show 2026,” which will be held at Makuhari Messe from Thursday, September 17, through Monday, September 21 (a national holiday)!To celebrate, we’re currently holding a limited-time \ sale! ✨At our booth, you’ll be able to play an event-exclusive demo version of the game,and we’ll also have special activities and free giveaways available only at TGS 2026.Take a “mugshot-style” photo at our receipt photo booth! 📷We’ll have a custom-designed receipt photo booth set up at our booth.Anyone can enjoy taking a free mugshot-style photo that looks just like a wanted poster.While immersing yourself in the world of *Sofia in Exchange for Lies*, take home a one-of-a-kind photo as a memento of Tokyo Game Show 2026.This event is designed to be enjoyable even for those unfamiliar with the game, so please feel free to stop by the MU…
- The Original Soundtrack is now available on Steam! - 7 August 2026
Rediscover the World of “Sofia in Exchange for a Lie” Through Music—The original soundtrack goes on sale on Steam starting at noon（JST） today! 🎉 We’re also launching a special bundle that includes the game at a great price.To celebrate, we’re holding a limited-time \ sale on the main game, running for 10 days from today. Enjoy this mystery adventure to your heart’s content during your summer vacation, along with the music that enhances the experience.
- 【URL Announcement】‘Sofia in Exchange for Lies’ 1st Anniversary Live Stream - 2 July 2026
The URL for the 1st anniversary live stream of ‘Sofia in Exchange for Lies’, scheduled for Friday, July 3rd at 8:00 PM(JST), is as follows. ▼Stream URL Gather on YouTube tomorrow night!! Stay tuned!!🦋 Cast: Main Voice Actress: Aoi Hinata (https://x.com/hi_nata_aoi) Producer: Tomoka Umezawa (MUTAN) Director: Shoma Hara (storynote)
- 1st Anniversary Live Stream: Developer Roundtable with Spoilers Revealed! - 1 July 2026
Hello, this is the development team.We are pleased to announce that on Friday, July 3rd at 8:00 PM(JST), we will be hosting a 1st anniversary live stream for ‘Sofia in Exchange for Lies’ on YouTube, featuring guest main voice actress Aoi Hinata, too!Spoilers Revealed! From a candid roundtable discussion with the developers to a must-see quiz for fans,we’ve got a wide variety of features in store!This livestream features:・Live dubbing of the 4-panel manga, which was well-received in our last episode ・A look back at the development timeline & spoilers revealed! Roundtable discussion ・Quiz CornerWe plan to hold special events—exclusive to this anniversary livestream—to express our gratitude for the past year. We’d love to hear your comments and questions!Please join us for this special occasion as we celebrate our anniversary and take a moment to reflect on the charm of Sofia and her frien…
- Free Demo Available Today & Its Lowest Price Ever - 26 June 2026
“Sofia in Exchange for a Lie” is currently on sale for \ during the Steam Summer Sale 2026.This is the first sale since the price adjustment at the end of May to celebrate winning the Dengeki Indie Game Awards, and you can purchase the game at its lowest price ever: $15.59 USD!The sale runs until Friday, July 10!! Don’t miss out!!Also, the free demo—which many of you have been eagerly awaiting—is now available today from 12:00PM JST! 🎉Save data from the demo can be carried over to the full version.“I’ve been curious about it, but haven’t had a chance to play it yet.”We recommend this not only to those who feel that way but also to anyone discovering the game for the first time! 🦋
- 【Lowest price ever】35% Off Spring Sale Now On! - 20 March 2026
Sofia in Exchange for Lies is participating in Steam's Spring Sale for the first time with a 35% discount! The sale runs until Tuesday, March 27!!Don’t miss this chance to get it at the best price since its release🌸
- This hotly discussed title, made popular by top streamers, is now 30% off! - 7 February 2026
Starting today, enjoy a limited 2-week sale on Sofia in Exchange for Lies at 30% OFF!Sofia, the suspect with five distinct personalities. Guide her through dialogue to uncover the truth hidden within her.Why not take this chance to step into the world where Sofia and her friends await? Your support is greatly appreciated🦋▼Behind-the-Scenes Development Interview (English Version) Now Available https://pressreleasejapan.net/2025/12/03/interview-behind-the-making-of-sofia-in-exchange-for-lies-mutan-x-storynote/
- Announcing Update Version 1.2.1 - 5 February 2026
Hello, this is the development team. Thank you for playing "Sofia in Exchange for Lies".In this update, we have fixed an issue where entering emoji through text conversion would leave invisible emoji characters in the keyword input box, causing suggestions to not appear even when searching with the correct keyword afterward.■Adjustments● Characters not supported by the font are now replaced with □ ● Minor other fixesThank you for your continued support of "Sofia in Exchange for Lies".
- 30% Off Winter Sale Now On! - 19 December 2025
Sofia in Exchange for Lies is participating in Steam's Winter Sale with a 【30% OFF】 discount!The sale runs until Tuesday, January 6th!!Don't miss this great opportunity to purchase the game!
- 【URL Announcement】‘Sofia in Exchange for Lies’ Developer Commentary Stream - 18 December 2025
The URL for the developer live stream of ‘Sofia in Exchange for Lies’, scheduled for Friday, December 19th at 7:00 PM(JST), is as follows.▼Stream URL Gather on YouTube tomorrow night!! Stay tuned!!🦋Cast: Main Voice Actress: Aoi Hinata (https://x.com/hi_nata_aoi) Producer: Tomoka Umezawa (MUTAN) Director: Shoma Hara (storynote)
- Live Commentary Stream: Main Voice Actors × Young Development Staff Confirmed! - 16 December 2025
Hello, this is the development team.We are pleased to announce that on Friday, December 19th at 7:00 PM(JST), we will be hosting a live developer commentary stream for ‘Sofia in Exchange for Lies’ on YouTube, featuring guest main voice actress Aoi Hinata!Insights, Highlights, Favorite Scenes... The Staffs Themselves Give a Detailed Breakdown!This livestream features:・Gameplay and live voice acting by the main voice actors ・Each staff's favorite scenes ・Behind-the-scenes stories about rejected ideas and setting materialsEnjoy a special commentary experience showcasing the full-voice game's unique charm and character appeal, along with behind-the-scenes production stories. Viewer comments and questions are also welcome!【Streaming Channel】*URL to be announced later.This will definitely deepen your understanding of Sofia and the others!? Please tune in! 🦋
- 30% Off Sale Now On! - 7 November 2025
Starting today, enjoy a limited 2-week sale on Sofia in Exchange for Lies at 30% OFF!Sofia, the suspect with five distinct personalities. Guide her through dialogue to uncover the truth hidden within her. Could you be the next great psychiatrist?Don't miss this great opportunity to purchase the game!
- 30% Off Autumn Sale Now On! - 4 October 2025
Sofia in Exchange for Lies is participating in Steam's Autumn Sale for the first time with a 30% discount!The sale runs until Tuesday, October 7th!!Don't miss this great opportunity to purchase the game!
- Announcing Update Version 1.2.0 - 31 July 2025
Hello, this is the development team. Thank you for playing "Sofia in Exchange for Lies".In this update, we have fixed an issue where the game could not start on systems with AMD hardware, resulting in an error.Additionally, we have resolved the issue where certain keywords were not recognized correctly when playing in English or Simplified Chinese, causing players to be unable to progress in the game.We apologize for the time it took to resolve these issues.■ AdjustmentsTo make the game more enjoyable, we’ve made the following adjustments:● Added some keywords to make certain events easier to discover ● Fixed an issue where the log screen would close when scrolling with the mouse wheel ● Adjusted some in-game text to make it easier to understand the next question to ask■ Bug FixesWe’ve fixed the following issues:● The game could crash on AMD-based PCs ● The "Change Date" event could be…
- Announcing Update Version 1.1.0 - 11 July 2025
Hello, this is the development team. Thank you for playing "Sofia in Exchange for Lies".This update introduces the much-requested Advance the Date feature. We’ve also fixed an issue where certain questions could not be asked when playing in English or Simplified Chinese.In addition, several other updates have been made to improve overall gameplay.■ New FeatureA new system has been added to allow players to advance to the next day.During a second playthrough, entering the keyword "Change date" in the Talk Screen will display the option to proceed to the next day.■ AdjustmentsThe following changes have been made to improve playability:● Added hints to certain blocks in the Keyword Map ● Added some keywords to appear as hints in the Log Screen ● Adjusted hint display in the Question Screen and Keyword Map ● Extended the camera's left-right movement range for better room visibility ● Increa…
- 【Known Issue】 - 5 July 2025
We have confirmed the following issue occurring in certain environments.■Issue DetailsOn some systems using AMD-branded PCs, the game may crash even if the system meets or exceeds the recommended specifications.■Temporary WorkaroundYou may be able to mitigate the issue by reducing the graphics load using the following steps:From the title screen, go to SettingsSelect Graphics SettingsAdjust the following options as listed below:・Image Quality Settings: Choose a lower quality level・Display Mode: Set to Windowed・Resolution Settings: Choose a lower resolution・Fog Settings: OFFSelect Back twice to save your settings■Planned FixWe are currently preparing an update to optimize graphics performance and reduce rendering load. We sincerely apologize that, despite your system meeting the recommended specs, you are unable to enjoy the game as expected. Progress updates will be shared via news post…
- 【Known Issue】 - 3 July 2025
We have identified the following issue.■Issue DescriptionA bug has been confirmed where specific keywords do not return any search results. Affected keywords are as follows:English: “Strict”Simplified Chinese: “惩罚”■Temporary WorkaroundIf you would like to unlock the keyword map as soon as possible, you can follow the steps below as a temporary workaround. Please note: Some optional dialogue scenes containing story elements may be triggered during this process.Go to the Options menu and change the language to Japanese.Search for “しつけ”, and the suggestion “サリー先生のシツケ” will appear.Select it and complete the event until the end. This will unlock the blocked keyword.After unlocking, you may switch back to your original language and view the dialogue through the logs or keyword map.■Future UpdateWe are currently preparing an update that will include a fix for this issue. We apologize for the i…
- Now Available on Steam! Launch Sale is underway! - 2 July 2025
To celebrate the launch, the game is available with a special 10% discount for a limited two-week sale. Don’t miss this chance to dive into a story full of deception, choices, and consequences—where every truth comes at a price.
- The theme song music video is now available! - 2 July 2025
The official theme song “Hiraeth”, performed by acclaimed VR artist Kano, was digitally released on July 2, along with the premiere of its official music video, which is now available for viewing online.Scenes featuring in-game footage also appear in the music video!We invite you to listen to “Hiraeth”, where clear vocals mix with music of epic proportions!
