Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc was first released for the PlayStation Portable in Japan.
The game was released internationally for PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, and PC, reaching a wider audience.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc was made available on Steam, increasing accessibility to PC gamers worldwide.
The 15 students featuring in the game gather at Hope's Peak Academy, a prestigious school for high achievers, for the start of their Special Training Program.
Monokuma, the robotic bear, reveals the students are trapped inside the school and that the only way to escape is by killing another student and not being caught.
Sayaka Maizono is found dead; students partake in their first class trial to discover the murderer and understand Monokuma's rules.
After Leon Kuwata is murdered, the students hold the second class trial to find his killer and realize the seriousness of their situation.
Throughout the days, students interact, forming alliances, rivalries, and friendships while trying to survive the deadly game.
Chihiro Fujisaki's murder leads to intense investigation and trial, unveiling secrets about the victims and killers.
In this trial, the students seek to find the killer behind Mondo Owada's death, facing tough revelations.
The class trial for Hifumi Yamada's murder further exposes the darkness within the group and Monokuma's dreadful game.
The trial dealing with Kiyotaka Ishimaru's murder brings students closer to understanding the mastermind behind their captivity.
After the final class trial, Monokuma reveals the mastermind behind the killing game and the reason for the students' captivity.
The surviving students escape from Hope's Peak Academy and the killing game, concluding their ordeal.