A lone light shines in this darkened world.

In a world of twisted forests and tainted seas, strength of arm trumps the word of reason.

Humanity clutches rusted weapons in this blasted world of hunger and death.

The Time's End Tavern stands as a lone oasis amid the barren wastes.

Here survivors can lay down their arms and take a moment of respite to regain their humanity.

A young girl with no memories is found, bearing a single seed of hope.

As the Blasted Winter looms, will the patrons of the Time's End Tavern persevere, or give in to despair?

Toast for the End Times is jointly penned by Norimitsu Kaiho, known for his vivid illustration of the everyday lives of schoolgirls in "SCHOOL-LIVE!", and Kanan Ren, master of nuanced emotions.

[ Features ]

• A story of survival: In a world where despair is the daily norm, a fully-voiced cast of characters breathes life into a story of stubborn perseverance.

• 8 hours of heartwarming immersion: The story is divided into compelling, easily digestible chapters that invite the player to keep playing. Average total playtime is 5 to 8 hours.

• Story-first game design: Players advance the story of this rich, apocalyptic world by mixing drinks for its residents - no difficult gameplay required.

• Relive your favorite moments in Gallery Mode: After completing a run, players can revisit beautiful scenes from the story.

[ AN APOCALYPTIC WORLD ]

• A Toast for the End Times is a visual novel set in a tavern that stands alone in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

  Run by the barkeep and a young girl, diverse and eccentric survivors of the fall of civilization gather along its counter.

  Players take up the role of barkeep, mixing drinks and lending an ear to their customers' troubles at the end of the world.

• Featuring a fully-voiced cast of quirky characters.

• A riveting story of human drama, brought to you in player-friendly bite-sized chapters.

• Players mix cocktails for each patron, with simple and intuitive controls.

• Gallery Mode offers players a way to revisit beautiful event scenes throughout the story, and also read through Tina's diary.

[ STORY ]

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 ]

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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'.

4. Toby

"I'm Toby, the soon-to-be legendary Hunter!"

Newbie Hunter dreaming of greatness. Doesn't even know if he can be killed.

5. Drossel

"My prices are always fair, thank you very much."

Gun-toting adventure-loving Trader Fatale with a wicked tongue and cartload of firepower.

[ Staff ]

Story / Screenplay : Norimitsu Kaiho & Kanan Ren

Music: project lights

Producer: Tadafumi Kamioka (OVERLAP)

Assistant Producers: Ryoichi Terai (OVERLAP) & Yuichi Umezaki (Three Waves)

Localization: IMPETUS

Special Thanks: Nekoday / YAMAYURI GAMES