Hi Decoders,

Today, PLATiNA :: LAB is finally leaving Early Access and officially launching as Version 1.0!

The base game is priced at $19.99, with a 15% launch discount available for the first two weeks! Jump in to play over 100 original tracks and popular IP songs across multiple genres, accompanied by a roster of more than 10 adorable DB characters.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3430470/PLATiNA__LAB/

As revealed in our 1.0 preview post, we are launching two brand-new paid song DLCs: SWEETIE;S and Flagship Collection, as well as new Original Soundtracks:

• A massive original song DLC — SWEETIE;S, featuring 24 playable tracks, exclusive background animations, an adorable new Cake (Sweet) character skin, and various themed decorations:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4886890/PLATiNA__LAB__SWEETIES/

• A new crossover DLC featuring popular IPs from Korea and around the world — Flagship Collection (Note: some tracks are available to play for free in the base game!):

https://store.steampowered.com/app/5058960/PLATiNA__LAB__FLAGSHIP_Collection/

• The SWEETIE;S Original Soundtrack is also available now:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/5130210/PLATiNA__LAB__SWEETIES_OST/

• Plus an Additional Original Soundtrack Pack, featuring over 20 original soundtracks:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/5132280/PLATiNA__LAB__ADDITIONAL_OST/

In addition, all previously released DLCs are now on sale at their historical low prices, with various bundle deals to choose from!

For Early Access players who purchased or activated the base game before Sep 10th 3 a.m. (UTC), you will automatically unlock the SWEETIE;S DLC and three exclusive commemorative decorations for free. Thank you for being with us on this journey! 

Q: Does the game require an internet connection to play?

A: Yes. Currently,  many services require network connection to verify and sync, including player profiles, content ownership authentication, unlock progress, gameplay scores, and other data. Features such as the leaderboards and P.A.T.C.H. ratings also rely on the network.

Therefore, under the game’s current system architecture, an internet connection is required to play PLATiNA :: LAB.

Q: What's new in the 1.0 official release?

A: The 1.0 version introduces an all-new story chapter and several new DB characters! We've also added tons of new features, including comprehensive player stats, leaderboards, sticker collections, and a beginner tutorial, along with a complete overhaul of the UI and systems!

For the full 1.0 patch notes, please check our preview announcement here:

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3430470/view/675130991105278600

Q: What are the future update plans after the 1.0 release? When is the \[Online Mode] expected to be added? 

A: Following the 1.0 release, we will roll out the Friends feature and the Quest system. Additionally, for Online Mode, our goal is to launch a closed beta test for this feature within 2026. 

Q: What will happen to player scores and unlock progress after the 1.0 update? 

A: Starting from Version 1.0, the game has undergone a major revamp of multiple systems, including the score and accuracy mechanics, the P.A.T.C.H. point and rank structure, as well as judgment windows.

To ensure that player records are fairly evaluated under the revamped scoring system and to foster a healthy, sustainable ranking environment for the long term, we have reset existing play scores in the 1.0 update.

However, except for play records such as peak performances per chart, the following data will not be reset and will remain fully intact:

• Unlocked status of tracks and items

• Affinity Levels for each DB character and rewards earned from Affinity

• Rewards obtained through Research Notes progress

• Rewards claimed via promotional codes

We fully recognize the deep significance and effort represented by these score records. As such, we plan to introduce a "Hall of Fame" section on our official website in the near future, allowing players to revisit their play records from the Early Access period at any time.

Q: What is the current state of the game's optimization and performance?

A: The dev team is actively working to improve the game's performance and stability.

In the previous version, we identified high memory usage—rising as high as 4–5 GB in certain environments—as a major issue that could reduce performance or cause unexpected errors.

For Version 1.0, we have refactored the core judgment and input systems and fixed sound-related crash issues, improving overall client stability.

We will continue releasing further updates focused on reducing memory usage and preventing frame drops, with the goal of delivering a smoother experience for all Decoders.

Q: When will the compensation bonus content for all players be released? 

A: We plan to release the original track "Earth Sci" as a free update for all players within September to thank our community for the continuous and valuable feedback and suggestions.

If you encounter any bugs in the game, please feel free to join our official Discord server to report them. Our moderators will assist you and log your issues one-on-one:

We also welcome all Decoders to leave your valuable thoughts and suggestions on PLATiNA :: LAB. And wish you a smooth and joyful rhythm journey!

— HIGH-END GAMES

To prepare for the official 1.0 update, the game is currently under server maintenance (please refer to our previous announcement for details). Once maintenance concludes, the brand-new V1.0 content will go live and become playable!

The option showing a price of $19.99 is the correct official version for the 1.0 release. If any new players have already purchased this official version, please wait until the server maintenance ends before entering the game.

We are currently contacting Steam to resolve the old price display issue. Sorry for any confusion this may have caused, Decoders. Thank you for your patience and support while we get this sorted out!