Erabit Studios is preparing the final installment of its acclaimed Methods visual novel series. Methods 5: The Last Stage is now available for pre-registration on Android, promising a thrilling conclusion covering chapters 86-100.

For newcomers, the Methods series pits brilliant detectives against cunning criminals in a high-stakes competition blending crime-solving, psychological warfare, and dramatic twists. The ultimate goal is to outwit every opponent.

A Recap and the Road Ahead:

One hundred detectives compete to solve complex crimes devised by the world's most intelligent criminals. The winning detective earns a million dollars; a victorious criminal secures parole. In Methods 4: The Best Detective, Detectives Ashdown and Woes conquered Stage Four. Methods 5: The Last Stage will bring the series to a climactic end, resolving the plot to expose the Gamemasters and confronting the disruptive Catscratcher.

Expect over 25 interactive crime scenes and a captivating narrative spanning more than 20 chapters. The game launches on February 14th, 2025; pre-register now on the Google Play Store.

Bonus DLC: Methods: The Illusion Murders

Included is a bonus story, Methods: The Illusion Murders, offering a deeper dive into Detective Red July's past and her expertise in solving seemingly impossible crimes. The central mystery involves three victims arranged in a triangle, all shot with a single bullet.

Interestingly, this DLC's origin stems from a 2020 Twitter interaction with a fan who inquired about Red July's backstory. Already available on PC, you can get a sneak peek here: