"Embargoed until: Monday March 16, 2026 9PM PDT
Tuesday March 17, 2026 4AM UTC"
"Steam store page opens: Monday March 16, 2026 9PM PDT
Tuesday March 17, 2026 4AM UTC"

New Release! "A Toast for the End Times"
Set in a tavern in a post-apocalyptic world, "A Toast for the End Times" is a visual novel illustrating the lives of its patrons and the small sparkles of hope that keep them going.

OVERLAP, Inc. (CEO: Naoki Harada, Tokyo) is proud to announce "A Toast for the End Times", the second and latest title for their visual novel brand Overlap Games, as well as the opening of the game's Steam store page.

"A Toast for the End Times" - A story of hope amidst despair

"A Toast for the End Times" takes place in a tavern standing in a forgotten corner of the world, years after the total collapse of civilization.

The story and setting are co-authored by Norimitsu Kaihou and Ren Kanan, known for their numerous works centered around intricate human drama. The plot unfolds as the tavern's charming patrons — a fully-voiced cast of unique characters - gather around the counter to vent and wind down.

As the tavern's barkeep, players mix drinks for each customer, engage them in conversation, and at times, bear witness to the choices they make. Follow the triumphs and tribulations of the remnants of humanity, seen from behind the bar of this post-apocalyptic tavern.

From jaded, worn-out survivors to bright-eyed hopefuls, the Time's End Tavern serves many kinds.
Frequent customers include a grizzled veteran Hunter, a rookie aspiring to legend, a profit-savvy merchant, and a scholar of the mysterious Deep Forest.
Their everyday lives are fraught with peril - slaying zombies, losing comrades, and dragging themselves through the mud to survive.
They gather to share stories and sip cocktails, reminding themselves they're still human.
But the peace doesn't last, as more and more raiders and zombie hordes roam the wasteland.
As Tina's seed takes root and begins to grow, so do the dangers that loom at the end of the world."


[ CHARACTERS ]
Barkeep
"Those days are long gone. I've got enough on my plate as it is."
Owner and barkeep at the Time's End Tavern. Counts bottles and mops floors to keep his wasteland oasis running.

Tina
"I'm T-Tina... Nice to m-meet you."
A young girl found collapsed in front of the tavern. Treasures a small, walnut-sized seed, planting it outside the tavern and looking forward to watching it sprout.

Grave
"Howdy geezer, still haven't kicked the ole bucket, huh?"
A foul-mouthed veteran Hunter who keeps an eye out for all the newbie 'kids'.

Toby
"I'm Toby, the soon-to-be legendary Hunter!"
Newbie Hunter dreaming of greatness. Doesn't even know if he can be killed.

 Drossel
"My prices are always fair, thank you very much."
Gun-toting adventure-loving Trader Fatale with a wicked tongue and cartload of firepower.

■Teaser Trailer
A teaser trailer is available on the Steam Store (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4353810/) and YouTube (Overlap Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@overlapinc).

■Comments from Norimitsu Kaiho (Story and Setting)
There's something nostalgic about total devastation.
The story takes place in a world collapsed. With the loss of electricity to ward off the dark of night, the remnants of civilization live huddled together for survival. The surrounding wasteland is fraught with danger - zombies, of course. And mutants.
While this world belongs to the future, as it has not yet come to be, something about its landscape evokes a feeling of nostalgia.
Today's online world is a mixed blessing, allowing us to make friends all over the planet, while amplifying everyone's anger and hate. Maybe it's this callback to a world where encounters are face to face, that makes it so compelling.
This story takes place in a tavern, in a devastated wasteland. Patrons risk their lives to even be there, making every encounter special. Making every drink and smile so much more memorable.

I had spent some time away from the visual novel space, when the OVERLAP GAMES team brought me onboard to share this story with you.
I invite you all to join us in raising a toast — for the End Times.

■Comments from Ren Kanan (Story and Setting)
Hi there! Scenario writer Ren Kanan, here.
I'm really grateful for the opportunity to be a part of "A Toast for the End Times", and had a wonderful time working on it.
A post-apocalyptic world teetering on the brink of collapse, yet humanity stubbornly finding a way... I love this kind of setting.
A stern barkeep and adorable barmaid serve the wasteland's best cocktails to a ragtag cast of patrons.
The quirky group includes a starry-eyed young Hunter with dreams of becoming a legend, a hopelessly love-struck, motor-mouthed scholar, young lovers planning a daring elopement, and a mysterious masked man who only shows up on rainy days.
The barkeep's cocktails add a touch of flavor to their story of adventure and romance.

On a personal tangent, I love myself a good drink. Sake, whiskey, craft beer, wine, shochu, tequila, you name it. There isn't much I won't try.
So, as you guessed, I've sprinkled some of my favorite drinks into the story!
So... Catch you all around the counter?

■ Staff
Story / Screenplay : Norimitsu Kaihou & Kanan Ren
Music: project lights
Producer: Tadafumi Kamioka (OVERLAP)
Assistant Producers: Ryoichi Terai (OVERLAP) & Yuichi Umezaki (Three Waves) 
Localization: IMPETUS
Special Thanks: NEKO DAY / YAMAYURI GAMES

■About the game
Title: A Toast for the End Times
Seller: OVERLAP, Inc. (OVERLAP GAMES)
Genre: Post-apocalyptic tavern visual novel

Languages: Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Arabic
Voice: Fully-voiced (Japanese only)
Platform: PC (Steam)
Release date: 2026
Steam Store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4353810/

■OVERLAP GAMES Official Accounts
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Official website: https://game.over-lap.co.jp/
Official X (formerly Twitter): @ovl_games

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