Touhou: New World will launch for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on September 12 in North America and Europe, following the previously announced Switch and PC (Steam) versions’ release on July 12, publisher XSEED Games announced.
All versions of the game will be digital-only in the west and priced at $24.99 / €24.99 / £19.99 as a standard edition, and $34.77 / €34.77 / £27.81 for the Digital Deluxe Edition on PC, which includes a digital soundtrack and art book. The Digital Deluxe Edition contents will also be sold separately on PC and priced at $9.99 / €9.99 / £7.99 for the soundtrack and $4.99 / €4.99 / £3.99 for the digital artbook.
Here is an overview of the game, via XSEED Games:
About
Developed by Ankake Spa, creators of 2016’s Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity, Touhou: New World is the studio’s next exciting fan-made entry in the ever-evolving Touhou Project universe.
Touhou: New World returns players to Gensokyo, a supernatural world that both humans and the spirits known as youkai call home. While far from idyllic, life for residents is relatively uneventful; that is until the mystical barrier protecting it is breached by an outsider harboring an obsession with the supernatural realm, bringing chaos to both Gensokyo and the world beyond. It’s up to shrine maiden Reimu and her magician friend Marisa to uncover the true source of the chaos and restore peace to both worlds, dodging magical bullet barrages and battling a menagerie of mystical creatures along the way!
Key Features
- Shrine Maiden Skills and Magician Moves – Enemies may unleash fountains of projectiles, but they can be countered by inflicting heavy damage with spell cards, dealing powerful blows with exorcism sticks, and slowing attacks with well-timed guards.
- Get to Know Gensokyo – Help friendly Gensokyo residents by finding lost souls, investigating strange areas, and engaging in mock battles. Players will be rewarded handsomely, and they might learn a tip or two to aid them in their quest.
- Customizable Action – Reimu and Marisa can be customized to suit nearly any playstyle. Their skills can be leveled up through use in battle, upgrading essential stats like health and attack power to help them overcome the odds.
- Don’t Forget to Accessorize – Every weapon, piece of armor, and accessory found has randomized stats, so mix and match to make the most of them or reforge equipment to get the perfect combination.
Watch a new trailer below.