Varlet Is An Upcoming High School JRPG From Furyu; Out This August

The Shin Megami Tensei: Persona series can’t hog the spotlight for all high-school contemporary JRPGs; let other companies take a shot.

And so, Japanese company Furyu is doing just that with its new title Varlet. Varlet is an all-new high school RPG where your protagonists explore the duality of their own nature as they navigate the perilous high school halls.

“Welcome within the halls of Kousei Academy, the first school to implement the cross-reality, virtual reality network known as “Johari”, which is used for everything from finding basic information and making purchases to serving as a social networking and messaging app. The app has resulted in a marked increase in users desire for approval and attention amongst peers, and soon an urban legend begins circulating about users disappearing into otherworldly “Glitches” if those desires grow too strong. And worse yet, monsters inhabiting the “Glitches” are said to replace users in the real world leaving everyone none the wiser.”

At the core of Varlet’s experience is its dynamic Triad Stats system, which shapes character progression based on player choices. These six distinct attributes are divided between Light and Dark Triad traits, influencing dialogue options and passive battle skills. Light Triad stats emphasize morality, sympathy, and altruism, while Dark Triad stats lean into Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and narcissism. Players will determine their true nature, either as a guiding leader who uplifts and empowers allies in battle or as a ruthless ruler wielding immense power even at a personal cost.

Varlet will be out on 28 August for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Check out the trailer below.