"Heliorise" is a chapter-by-chapter visual novel produced by JBReverse. A young man who has never had a family since childhood receives an invitation on his coming-of-age day to go to a city called Heliorise to search for his lost loved ones. The official release page currently offers version 0.2.1 of Episode One, and the project is still in development.
| Title of the work | Heliorise |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | Xisheng City |
| The publication date listed in the materials | 2025-05-24 |
| Platform | Linux / Windows / Mac |
| Genre | choice-based visual novel |
| Development | JBReverse |
| Game engine | Ren'Py |
| Website address recorded by the source | https://jbreverse.itch.io/heliorise |
Letters and reunions
The letter claims the protagonist has a sister living in Heliorise and invites him to reunite in the world's largest city. The protagonist must face this sudden familial relationship and also try to figure out why the other party only contacted him at this moment.
Choices and character development
The work uses 3D rendering, centered on character interactions and plot branches. Choose how events unfold and how they will end along the way; The narrative includes elements of romance, dramatic conflict, comedy, and fantasy.
Composed by chapter
JBReverse stated on its release page that the game was independently developed by itself. The official update list on November 14, 2025, records the release of Chapter One; The works page separately lists the new scenes and music from the first chapter, while the subsequent chapters are still in development.
0.2.1 Revision
A minor update released on November 16, 2025, fixes Android issues and improves Chinese translation. The official website provides links to PC, Mac, and Android versions, along with corresponding PDF guides; The game platform section also lists Linux.
Preview of development characters
The author introduced a new female supporting character tentatively named Tracey on June 15, 2025. This entry is a preview during development; the provisional name and display times are recorded separately from the official chapter content.
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Related entries
- Independent production:JBReverse
- Story Setting:Heliorise
- Preview of Characters in Development:Tracey (City of Rising Dawn)
- Chapter versions:Heliorise Episode One 0.2.1
References
- Bangumi work entry: Heliorise
- Bangumi Copyright Notice
- JBReverse: Heliorise official release page
- JBReverse: Minor update on November 16, 2025
- JBReverse: New Supporting Characters Preview
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