PLAYISM and developer Area-ZERO announced a free update for Touhou Project “high-speed aerial” action game Valkyrie of Phantasm is now available, introducing full Japanese voice-overs, Network Mode implementation, and much more.
The update adds full Japanese voice-overs to the story of Valkyrie of Phantasm, with the following cast members:
- Reimu Hakurei and Volvarior – VA: Kana Ichinose
- Marisa Kirisame and Sinolva – VA: Mariko Honda
- Youmu Konpaku and Hughild – VA: Chiharu
- Patchouli Knowledge and Reiona – VA: Harumi Sakurai
- Remilia Scarlet and Eirauor – VA: Nina Hanamiya
- Cirno and Fannalva – VA: Sayumi Suzushiro
- Hong Meiling and Mundrior – VA: Ai Yamamoto
- Clownpiece and Alvahel – VA: Hikaru Tono
Moreover, Valkyrie of Phantasm’s Network Mode has been updated to include 2v2 team matches and online room matching. The latest update also includes new Steam achievements and music tracks. Additionally, Valkyrie of Phantasm is 20% off on Steam until September 30 at 3:00 a.m. PST as part of PLAYISM’s Tokyo Game Show 2024 sale.
According to the developers, there are several more updates being worked on. Players can expect a new single-player mode, more battle stages, new spells, and system/balance improvements.
Valkyrie of Phantasm entered early access on October 23, 2022 on Steam as the next major Touhou Project game at the time. Nearly two years after the initial release, the title will continue to receive free DLC characters in updates as the game heads closer to a full release. The full game is expected to release sometime in or after August 2024.
Lastly, Valkyrie of Phantasm is available now in Steam early access.
