Planned Release Date: Jul 7, 2026

About This Game

Story

A young nobleman, isolated in the “Cursed Manor,” is found burned to death.

Was it a demon’s curse, human resentment, or merely an accident?

Uncover the darkness hidden within the Cursed Manor―――

About the Game

"The Ashen You" is a 3D murder mystery game designed exclusively for four players.

Players become suspects in a murder by fire, reliving memories, investigating the scene, and discussing the case with one another in order to uncover the killer hiding among them.

Can you keep your own secrets hidden? Can you expose the secrets of others?

The ending each character reaches depends on the choices you make.

Please enjoy this one-of-a-kind story experience, where you take on the role of a protagonist in a mystery novel.

• Approximate playtime: 240 minutes

• In-game voice chat is supported

• Due to the nature of the game, you cannot play it multiple times—once you know the truth, the mystery is lost.

• To preserve the experience, please avoid spoilers, including watching or sharing playthroughs on social media or video platforms.

A Deeper, More Immersive 3D Deduction Experience

Experience every part of a murder mystery in immersive 3D.

We have created a mystery experience that is easier to understand, while also allowing for even stronger mind games between players.

The Same Friends—A Whole New Kind of Suspense

For those who usually play online multiplayer games with friends, this game offers an extraordinary experience to share with them.

Every player becomes a suspect in a murder case. As you investigate together, deceive one another to protect your own secrets, and weave a once-in-a-lifetime story as a group, you may discover a side of your friends you have never seen before.

It may even become an opportunity to understand one another better and grow closer.

Characters

0. Nicolas Alvier – The Young Man
A young nobleman who received the “Soot Curse” one year ago.

Since then, he has been living in a manor in a remote region. His hobby is playing string instruments.

On the night of his birthday, he is found burned to death.

1. Léa Alvier – The Young Girl
The eldest daughter of the Alvier family, and the young nobleman’s younger sister.

She accompanied him when he was moved from the main family estate to the remote manor. Her hobby is painting.

2. Nathalie Fournier – The Maid
The only maid working at the manor.

She is extremely capable at her job, and takes pride in that fact. Her hobby is unknown.

3. Daniel Bernard – The Priest
A priest with deep knowledge of demons.

He came to the manor in order to cure the young nobleman’s curse. His hobby is sleeping.

4. Joël Alvier – The Patriarch
The head of the Alvier family. He wears a mask.

He came to the manor to celebrate the young nobleman’s birthday. His hobby is watching theater.

How the Game Unfolds

0. Tutorial
An NPC guide welcomes you, much like when visiting a physical murder mystery venue.

We have prepared a careful, easy-to-understand tutorial for beginners who are new to murder mysteries.

1. Memory of the Crime
Each player chooses one of the four suspects and relives the day of the incident from that character’s perspective.

What kind of person are you? Are you the culprit? What secrets and goals do you have?

All of this is revealed here.

These scenes are presented in a 3D visual novel format, making them not only visually engaging, but also easier to remember when it comes to the finer details of the case.

2. Investigation
Players split into two pairs to investigate the manor and collect evidence.

It is important to collect and hide evidence that could be inconvenient for you, but it is also important to find key evidence that may help identify the culprit and share it with your allies.

3. Discussion
Share the information you each possess, including memories from the day of the incident and the evidence you have collected, and work together to unravel the truth behind the case.

Evidence you want everyone to see can be placed on the table to make it “public.”

4. Voting
Based on the clues gathered so far, players vote on who they believe the culprit is.

The person who receives the most votes is restrained as the culprit.

This is where fate branches.

5. Ending
The ending is presented as a 3D visual novel in which all players participate, and the route changes depending on the result of the vote.

Did you manage to protect your secret? Were you able to identify the culprit?

Act out the conclusion together, and witness the ending with your own eyes.

6. Truth Revealed
The NPC guide appears once again, and the full truth behind the incident is explained.

7. After-Talk
Inside a train at sunset, you can spend 30 minutes talking with everyone about the story you just experienced.

The game experience truly continues until you make it “home.”

Please enjoy this kind of lingering afterglow, which is difficult to experience in online games.

Pioneering the “Ultimate Protagonist Experience” — from VRTRPG to 3D Murder Mysteries

Gudaguda Buton

Founded in 2020 as a VRTRPG circle.

With the concept of “the ultimate protagonist experience,” Gudagudabuton has been pioneering VRTRPGs and 3D murder mysteries that combine multiplayer, roleplay, and digital game elements.

Creator’s Comment

Novels, manga, anime, films, games...

Across many different forms of media, we have enjoyed stories.

Escaping danger through our own quick thinking, struggling forward toward a goal — as a child, I loved those kinds of adventures where the protagonist fought their way through hardship.

But at the same time, have you ever wished that you yourself could become the protagonist of a story?

"The Ashen you" is a stage built to make that dream come true.

On this stage, where everyone is both protagonist and audience, use your own wit to carve open a path and move the story forward.

"The Ashen you" Streaming and Video Guidelines

The Ashen you is a 3D murder mystery designed to offer a carefully crafted, one-time-only narrative experience.
Due to the game’s high sensitivity to spoilers, we kindly ask for your cooperation in protecting the integrity of the story.

To ensure that this title and the genre itself can grow alongside the culture of content creation, we have established the following guidelines:

• Live streaming of gameplay is not allowed.
  However, recorded video uploads are permitted.
  Note: Watch parties are allowed only if the host has already played the game.

• The end credits must be shown in the video.
  If your playthrough is split into multiple videos, showing the credits in just one of them is sufficient.

Please refer to the full version of our content guidelines, which will be updated and published at the time of the game’s release.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

The watercolor paintings that appear in the game, depicting the situation at the crime scene, use AI for editing.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: General Mature Content