Industry leaders Studio 909 and esteemed game developer Kazuhide Oka have come together to announce Quiet Express: Cabin 909, a captivating adventure game that promises to intrigue PC gamers worldwide. With language support spanning English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese, the game aims for a broad international reach upon its release, though no official launch date has been disclosed. Fans can look forward to a sneak peek at the Tokyo Game Show 2025, which will be held at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, from September 25 to 28.
The Enigmatic Quiet Express
The game invites players to embark on a week-long journey aboard the Quiet Express, a train crossing vast expanses of the continent. As players settle into the rolling rhythm of the ride, they will experience a world where each passenger's story gradually unveils itself. Encounters with fellow travelers add layers of depth; some linger in their cabins for intimate dialogues, while others enjoy moments in the communal dining car over a steaming cup of coffee.
Central to the narrative is the elusive Cabin 909, a compartment that supposedly lacks any physical presence on the Quiet Express, at least according to everyone else on board. Players are challenged to unravel the mystery: Does Cabin 909 truly exist, and if so, what secrets does it hold? Through patient exploration and keen observation, gamers will peel back the layers of this quiet enigma, piece by piece.
Behind the Scenes
The development team for Quiet Express: Cabin 909 boasts a roster of talented individuals. Kazuhide Oka leads the creation and narrative design, infusing the game with rich storytelling. Visual aesthetics, including art and environmental modeling, are crafted by Kohei Miyahara, while ASAMIYA KOBO is responsible for the key visual concepts and character design. The immersive soundtrack, an essential element of the adventure, is composed by ruichiro. Branding aspects like the logo are created by JEFF99, enhancing the game's overall visual identity.
For the game's multilingual support, Marco Godano provides the English translation, with flankoi handling both Simplified and Traditional Chinese translations, and TansanCoffee (TSCF) managing the Korean localization. Strategic public relations efforts are directed by mri and Shoya Kido, ensuring the game's story and presence reach a global audience.
An announcement trailer has been released, offering a glimpse into the atmospheric journey that awaits players. As excitement builds toward its public debut in Tokyo, Quiet Express: Cabin 909 is set to captivate and challenge those seeking an engaging narrative against the backdrop of a cryptic train voyage.
