RS34 has announced Karous: The Blur of Re:venant – New Order, a remake of the 3DS shoot ’em up Karous: The Beast of Re:Eden. It will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch in January 2027 in Japan, followed by PC via Steam in March 2027. A Campfire crowdfunding campaign seeking 2.5 million yen (approx. $15,804 USD) in funding, or 2.8 million yen (approx. $17,700 USD) including the PC version stretch goal, will begin on August 8.
The PlayStation 5 and Switch versions will be available both physically and digitally, while the PlayStation 4 version will be a digital-only release. A limited “Bird’s View Edition” will also be available for 12,800 yen, which includes a copy of the game, bonus CD, 36-page art book, four postcards, and an acrylic stand.
The game’s production schedule is as follows:
- August 2026 – Crowdfunding campaign launched
- September 2026 – Beta version completed
- October 2026 – Master version completed
- January 2026 – Consoles version released and crowdfunding rewards dispatched
- March 2027 – PC (Steam) version released
Rather than a “simple port,” Karous: The Blur of Re:venant – New Order is a remake and rearrangement that adds features and improvements, including the addition of new characters Luik and Teresa, as well as a new world that connects to the worlds of other RS34 shoot ’em ups rather than just Karous.
Karous: The Blur of Re:venant – New Order is described as a game that combines traditional shoot ’em up action with RPG-style progression, where players can advance using either their own skills or by leveling up, upgrading equipment, and learning new sword skills.
Watch a teaser trailer below.