Enhance, the publisher behind the acclaimed music-puzzle game Tetris Effect, is set to release a new sensory block-dropping title. The upcoming game is called Lumines Arise, a full reimagining of the classic Lumines puzzle series. It is scheduled to launch on November 11 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
Fans of the rhythm-puzzle genre will recognize the core gameplay, which involves dropping blocks to clear sections of a grid in time with a driving musical beat. This new installment builds upon that foundation with a significant visual and auditory upgrade, featuring rich sensory effects and striking graphics that are enhanced by new game mechanics.
The soundtrack is a major focus, with new music provided by Hydelic, the same band responsible for the award-winning score of Tetris Effect Connected. This ensures a high-quality audio experience that is deeply integrated with the puzzle action.
Ahead of the November release, a special playable demo is now available. This demo is accessible for one week only, until September 3, on both Steam and PS5. It offers players a chance to experience a new multiplayer mode called Burst Battle, which is shown for the first time. The demo also includes three stages from the single-player Journey Mode. The full game is promised to contain a much more extensive experience with 35 Journey stages and numerous additional modes and challenges not present in the trial version.
Lumines Arise aims to deliver the same captivating, beat-driven puzzle experience that fans loved in Tetris Effect, now applied to the distinct style of the Lumines franchise.
