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Library of Ruina by Arc System Works

Initial Release Date: April 25, 2024

November 29, 2024

Card-based battler Library of Ruina comes to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch

Library of Ruina is the follow-up to Project Moon’s Lobotomy Corporation, taking place in the same world and setting. Players take the role of Roland, the self proclaimed “washed up” Fixer, hired hands who do any job requiring skills that the average person does not have.

After his sudden appearance in the Library, Roland finds himself assisting the director Angela in her search for the “One Absolute Book.” To obtain this book, they must invite Guests to the library – Guests who meet their end during their reception are transformed into Books, guiding them to new Guests, and eventually the One Absolute Book.

In this Library Battle Simulation, players battle guests that arrive in the Library that require a unique strategy to defeat.

During battle, both sides roll dice to determine who moves first. A match begins when two characters target each other with attacks. Both sides roll dice, and the side with the higher roll wins.

This allows them to damage the opponent – a combination of tactics and luck will lead players to victory. Winning a battle turns guests into Books, which can be extracted to Pages to create equipment or triggering various effects, expanding the strategies available for the next battle.

Checking the stats and weaknesses of guests before each battle begins and putting together unique Battle Pages to expand strategic approaches throughout the game is essential. This customization and evolving strategy throughout Library of Ruina allows for a deep, tactical deck building experience.

About Arc System Works:

To bring the best-in-class entertainment products to western audiences and give our customers the opportunity to connect with others and create unforgettable moments.

Arc System Works America (ASW America) is a publisher of Japanese video games and the North American branch of Arc System Works located in Japan. Best known for the Guilty Gear and BlazBlue series, ASW America strives to bring unforgettable experiences to their communities and is deeply involved with sponsoring and hosting eSports tournaments. Let’s all work to create a better world through video games!