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    Touhou: New World Launches July 13 for Switch and Steam in the West

    Releasing day-and-date with the Japanese versions.

    Marvelous and XSEED Games announced Ankake Spa-developed action RPG Touhou Shinsekai: Longing for an alternative world is coming to the west as Touhou: New World. Touhou: New World launches on July 13 in the west for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam digitally alongside the Japanese release. Further, the new action RPG is coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 at a later date.

    In Japan, the Nintendo Switch version will be sold physically and digitally, whereas the PC and PlayStation versions are digital-only. A Touhou Shinsekai: Longing for an alternative world Limited Edition will be sold for 7,980 yen and a Marvelous Shop Exclusive Set will be sold for 13,178 yen. Physical editions were not confirmed for the west.

    Here’s an overview of the upcoming title via XSEED Games:

    About Touhou: New World

    Developed by Ankake Spa, creators of 2016’s Touhou: Scarlet CuriosityTouhou: 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.
    Announcement Trailer

    Soul Kiwami
    Soul Kiwami
    Raul Ochoa, a.k.a. Soul Kiwami, is the Managing Editor of Final Weapon and a Games Writer at Game Rant with four years of writing and editing experience. Raul is passionate about the Japanese gaming industry, and he's a huge fan of Nintendo Switch, PC hardware, JRPGs, and fighting games. business email: [email protected]

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