Japanese developer MUTAN has announced Sofia in Exchange for Lies, a new mystery adventure game with a story penned by Story Note.

Sofia in Exchange for Lies is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) with a release set for sometime next spring, in 2025.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer:

Peek into the sins and memories of five personalities through surveillance cameras──This is an immersive, mystery adventure game that unravels the thoughts of the dark past that lie dormant inside Sofia,a suspect in the murder of a presidential candidate, and uncovers the truth behind the crime.

Summary

“I killed him, but it wasn’t really me…”

Sofia, a girl with multiple personalities, is arrested as a suspect in the murder of a presidential candidate. Philip, a psychiatrist, is assigned to interrogate her after she has closed her mind. However, his remote location limits his investigative options.

Through the surveillance cameras, we meet four distinct personalities with secrets. Why did the girl murder the presidential candidate?

Your guesses will determine the fate of the five personalities that lie dormant inside Sofia… Multi-ending “interactive” mystery adventure game that unravels the thoughts of the five personalities that lie dormant inside her, and gets to the bottom of the case.

Features

• Conversation with a girl conducted through a surveillance camera  educe the words that hold the key to Sophia’s memories and find the right questions to ask her by inputting search keywords. Don’t miss the little clues hidden in the girl’s words.
• Unpredictable personality change – Sofia’s heart rate increases dramatically as she asks questions that get to the bottom of the case. When her heart rate increases, She transforms into a different personality. Find the personalities that lie dormant within her and discover the truth of the case.
• Mystery concentrated in the keyword map – Conversations with the girl are saved in a keyword map. Find the keywords that lead to the next conversation and discover the connection between the cases.
• The interrogation room decorated with gifts – Sometimes, it is essential to send gifts to uncover the girl’s secrets. The gifts are displayed in the room and each personality reacts differently.
• The girl trying to get to know you – Those who look into the interrogation room might catch her attention, prompting her to speak. Depending on the answers to your questions, you may learn more about her.
• The girl’s lines will be fully voiced! (Japanese only)

Staff

• Character Design – Hiro Kiyohara
• Cast – Aoi Hinata