Steins;Gate, developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus in 2009, is a revered science fiction visual novel game. The storyline revolves around a group of students who invent technology capable of altering past events. The game, initially released for Xbox 360, was later made available on multiple platforms. The rich narrative of Steins;Gate inspired various adaptations, including manga series, an anime adaptation, and an animated movie. The franchise also includes several other games such as Steins;Gate 0 and a visually enhanced remake, Steins;Gate Elite. The development of a thematic sequel is currently underway.