MiSide: Zero Story

What MiSide: Zero is (prequel + reimagining)

The most important phrase in the official description is “fan-made prequel and reimagining.” “Prequel” signals a placement before the base game’s main events, while “reimagining” signals major rewrites. In other words: it’s not trying to be a 1:1 canonical expansion; it’s exploring an alternate version of the world with changes to story beats, character arcs, and the rules of the setting.

This distinction matters because many players search “miside zero story” expecting an official sequel or a hidden canonical chapter. The clean way to describe MiSide: Zero is: it’s a fan project inspired by MiSide, with its own structure and its own narrative priorities.

Who is “Zero”?

The official description identifies the protagonist as the blonde player character you encounter in MiSide’s “Beyond the World” chapter, nicknamed “Zero.” If you played the base game and remember that figure, that’s the connection point: MiSide: Zero shifts the viewpoint and builds a narrative around that familiar presence.

Because this is a reimagining, you should treat “Zero” here as a reinterpretation rather than a guaranteed official continuation. The purpose is to create a playable story lens that feels related to the base game while allowing the creators room to rewrite and restructure the plot.

Timeline: about a year before the base game

The official page describes the timeline as taking place roughly one year before the base game’s events. You can think of that as the author’s intended placement: it gives a “before everything went wrong” framing while still letting the narrative align with the atmosphere of MiSide.

1. Base game reference point: MiSide’s established events and chapters (including “Beyond the World”).
2. MiSide: Zero framing: a prequel window roughly one year earlier.
3. Reimagining clause: details may diverge because the story includes major rewrites.

How it connects to MiSide (without over-promising)

The best way to connect these experiences is by intent, not by strict canon claims. The base game has a distinct premise and tone. MiSide: Zero borrows recognizable elements and uses them to tell a different story with a different structure. If you enjoy the atmosphere and want more content in the same neighborhood, MiSide: Zero is designed for that.

If you’re recommending it to friends, the most accurate phrasing is: “It’s a fan-made prequel/reimagining with its own story.” That sets expectations correctly and prevents disappointment from players who expected an official sequel.

Is MiSide: Zero canon?

No. MiSide: Zero is fan-made and explicitly not affiliated with the original studio/publishers. When people ask “is it canon,” what they usually mean is “will this be confirmed as official story later?” For a fan project, the safe answer is: treat it as a standalone interpretation.

That doesn’t make it “not worth playing.” It just changes the reason you play: you play it as a creative reimagining, not as a definitive official chapter.

FAQ

Does MiSide: Zero spoil the base game?

It depends on what you consider a spoiler. This page stays spoiler-light. If you want to avoid any connections, play the base game first, then try the alpha as a separate experience.

Is “Zero” an official sequel setup?

MiSide: Zero uses the character nickname and reference as its starting point, but it is a reimagining. Treat it as an alternate story rather than an official sequel pipeline.

Where should I start on this site?

Start with /miside-zero for the overview, then use /miside-zero-download for the official download steps.