Otome visual novel Homura: The Crimson Warriors will launch for Switch on March 31 in the west, publisher Idea Factory International announced. In North America, it will be available both physically and digitally on launch day, while in Europe the physical edition will launch on April 28. Pre-orders will open on February 2.
Homura: The Crimson Warriors first launched for PS Vita on June 28, 2018 in Japan, followed by Switch on February 15, 2024.
The game will be available in the following editions:
- Physical Standard Edition ($49.99 / €49.99 / £49.99)
- Physical standard edition
- Trading card pack
- Set of five cards (one random holographic + four regular finish)
- Digital Standard Edition ($39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99)
- Digital standard edition
- Deluxe Edition ($54.99 / €54.99 / £49.99) includes:
- Digital standard edition
- Digital short stories (20 pages)
- Digital soundtrack (26 tracks)
Here is an overview of the game, via Idea Factory International:
About
Fourteen years have passed since the Battle of Sekigahara split Japan in two.
Now firmly in control, the Tokugawa shogunate is scheming to eliminate the Toyotomi clan, a long-standing thorn in its side.
In response, the Toyotomi clan has decided to confront the Tokugawa head-on, using Osaka Castle as their stronghold. Calls for support were sent to daimyo throughout the nation and a mere few answered the call. One of these brave warriors was Nobushige Sanada, the second son of the Sanada family who was cast away to Mt. Kudo on house arrest after the Battle of Sekigahara.
Alongside Nobushige on his escape from Mt. Kudo are the Sanada Ten Braves, ten ninjas who serve him even after their exile. Standing in their way are the Ura Yagyu, a group comprised of assassins who have carried out many killings under orders from the shogunate, mysterious swordsmen, and mighty warriors.
This is the final chapter of the Warring States period. It is a tale of the bonds and way of life shared by the Nobushige Sanada and the Ten Braves who gather at Osaka Castle.
Key Features
- Amongst the Fire and Ashes, Love Will Prevail – Previously released in Japan on PS Vita in 2018, Western fans can experience the historical fantasy otome as the protagonist Mutsumi Mochizuki fights alongside the Crimson Warriors. Accompanied with multiple endings and CGs, this legendary battle of love tangled with iconic historical events and original characters in the Warring States period is sure to capture the hearts of history otome lovers!
- Maintain Peak Performance With Energy Reading – Use Energy Reading to detect the affection level and Ring status of love interests. Mutsumi has the special ability to adjust the love interests’ Rings. When sped up, it allows them to utilize unique powers at the cost of their physical health. Make sure to keep their Rings balanced! If their health deteriorates too much, the consequences could be dire…
- Ninja Guidance – Use your ninja scrolls to keep track of where you are in the story and revisit moments of the past if you seek a different outcome of the path you’ve chosen. Adjust both your affection and ring levels with each warrior when you select previously viewed events to change the course of history!
- Path of the Samurai – Throughout the story, you can level up your ninja rank to keep up with the Crimson Warriors during battle. Take your ninja skills to the next level and make it your mission to reach Master rank and ensure victory against the Ura Yagyu!