When Does Rakuen Forbidden Feast: Island Of The Dead 2 Release?

March 21, 2025 is the date to mark if you're waiting for 'Rakuen Forbidden Feast: Island of the Dead 2.' From what I followed after the official reveal, the game goes live globally at midnight UTC across major digital storefronts (Steam, Epic, Switch eShop, PS Store, and Xbox Marketplace). There are a couple of different purchase options: a standard edition, a deluxe digital pack with extra music and an artbook, and a later limited-run physical edition for collectors.

I appreciated that the launch messaging was clear about language support and post-launch patches, so early players shouldn't hit blockers if they're not on an English build. For me, the most tempting part is the soundtrack drop — I love replaying a game's music while commuting or drawing, and this one promised a standalone release alongside the game. Honestly, knowing the release date already has me planning a full weekend run: slow opening, then a second playthrough to hunt for secrets. Feels like it's going to be a cozy, slightly eerie treat.

I've got the release date circled in bright red: 'Rakuen Forbidden Feast: Island of the Dead 2' launches on March 21, 2025 (global digital release, rolling out at 00:00 UTC). I know — that exact date felt like a gift when the announcement dropped, and it's the kind of timing that lets people in every region wake up to the news together. From what I’ve tracked, PC (Steam and Epic), PS5, Xbox Series X S, and Nintendo Switch are all getting the main digital release simultaneously. There's also a deluxe edition planned with a digital artbook, a handful of behind-the-scenes videos, and a chiptune-inspired bonus track; collectors' physical editions are slated to follow in limited quantities a few months later, likely tied to a small press run through the game's publisher.

Pre-orders opened shortly after the reveal and include some nice little extras — an early-access demo window, a cosmetic skin set, and a couple of in-game consumables that don't gate story content but make early exploration more comfortable. The developers mentioned multi-language subtitles at launch (English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese), and post-launch patches are planned to expand localization further. Technical notes published alongside the announcement suggested the game supports cloud saves and an optional performance mode on consoles, and minimum PC specs look reasonable for an indie title that still aims to look gorgeous. If you're into OSTs, there's talk of a standalone soundtrack release on the same day, which is the kind of detail that had me pre-ordering the deluxe just for the music.

Beyond the logistics, what excites me is how this sequel seems to lean into the melancholic, narrative-driven vibe that made 'Rakuen' resonate with people — but with a darker adventure bent, more environmental puzzles, and slightly more room for emergent exploration. The devs teased a handful of new mechanics and a tighter, thematic story arc, so I’m expecting a blend of emotional beats and spooky island atmospherics. My plan is to savor the opening act slowly, listen to the soundtrack between sessions, and then dive back in for a second run to catch the smaller narrative threads. Can't wait to get lost in it — feels like exactly the kind of release season I live for.