Erabit Studios is preparing the final installment of its acclaimed Methods visual novel series. Methods 5: The Last Stage is now available for pre-registration on Android, promising a thrilling conclusion to chapters 86-100.

For newcomers, Methods pits brilliant detectives against cunning criminals in a high-stakes competition. It's a blend of murder mystery, psychological gamesmanship, and dramatic tension, all centered around outwitting opponents.

A Recap of the Stakes:

One hundred detectives compete in a bizarre contest, solving crimes orchestrated by the world's most ingenious criminals. The ultimate detective wins a million dollars; a victorious criminal earns parole.

Methods 4: The Best Detective saw Detectives Ashdown and Woes conquer Stage Four. Methods 5: The Last Stage brings the saga to a head, resolving the plot to expose the Gamemasters and confronting the disruptive Catscratcher.

Expect 25+ interactive crime scenes and a captivating story spanning over 20 chapters. The game launches February 14th, 2025; pre-register on the Google Play Store.

Bonus DLC: Methods: The Illusion Murders

Included is the bonus story, Methods: The Illusion Murders, offering deeper insight into Detective Red July and her unique approach to impossible crimes. The central mystery involves three victims arranged in a triangle, all killed by a single bullet.

Interestingly, The Illusion Murders originated from a fan's Twitter query about Red July's backstory in 2020. Already available on PC, you can get a sneak peek below: