Idea Factory Announces IFChronicle Visual Novel Iconology and Manga Adaptation
Idea Factory has unveiled Iconology, the inaugural title for its new IFChronicle visual novel brand. The game is a thriller centered on an Experimental Task Force that investigates suspects through cognitive paintings using a White Cube device. It will release worldwide on Switch and PC with English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese subtitles.
A manga adaptation written by ichi sayo will debut in Comic Howl on October 14, 2026. The visual novel features scenario work by Psycho-Pass writer Makoto Fukami and character designs by Teita.
Gematsu reported on September 30 that Idea Factory announced the IFChronicle brand and ICONOLOGY for Switch and PC. AUTOMATON WEST also reported on September 30 that the otome game ICONOLOGY was announced for Steam and Switch.
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Original headline at Siliconera: “Idea Factory IFChronicle Game and Manga Iconology Announced”
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- Release Date (Manga)
- October 14, 2026
- Platforms
- Switch, PC
- Publisher
- Idea Factory
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