XSEED Games Reveals Touhou: New World Digital Deluxe Edition; Launch Dates Confirmed for Action RPG
The World of Gensokyo Arrives on Window PC and Nintendo Switch July 13, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 to Follow Sept. 12 for Exciting Fan-made Entry in the “Touhou Project” Universe
TORRANCE, Calif. — June 30, 2023 — XSEED Games today announced Touhou: New World will launch for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 digitally in North America and Europe on Sept. 12, following release on the Nintendo Switch™ system in the same territories and on Windows PC via Steam worldwide on July 13. The title will be available for purchase on all platforms digitally upon release for $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 artbook. 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.
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.
Developed by Ankake Spa and published in North America and Europe by XSEED Games, Touhou: New World will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch and on Windows PC via Steam on July 13. The title will be released for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 digitally in North America and Europe on Sept. 12. The Nintendo Switch™ release has been rated “E10+” for everyone ages 10 and up by the ESRB; the PC release has not been rated.