Save the Residents of Gensokyo and Beyond in Action RPG Touhou: New World, Now Available on Nintendo Switch and Windows PC

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Save the Residents of Gensokyo and Beyond in

Action RPG Touhou: New World, Now Available

on Nintendo Switch and Windows PC

XSEED Games Publishes Latest Fan-made Entry in the Expanding “Touhou Project” Universe;
PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 Versions to Launch Sept. 12

TORRANCE, Calif. — July 13, 2023 — XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced Touhou: New World has launched in North America and Europe for the Nintendo Switch™ system and worldwide on Windows PC via Steam and is available digitally on both platforms. The Steam release includes a Digital Deluxe Edition featuring a soundtrack and digital artbook. Starring shrine maiden Reimu Hakurei and sorceress Marisa Kirisame as playable characters, this fan-made title from developer Ankake Spa refines the combination of fast-paced action RPG gameplay and bullet-hell combat from their previous title Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity.

Click the image above to view the Launch Trailer for Touhou: New World

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 launched digitally on Nintendo Switch and on Windows PC via Steam on July 13 for $24.99/€24.99/£19.99, with a Digital Deluxe Edition available on PC for $34.77/€34.77/£27.81. The Digital Deluxe Edition contents will also be sold separately on PC and are priced at $9.99/€9.99/£7.99 for the soundtrack and $4.99/€4.99/£3.99 for the digital artbook. The title will be released digitally on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 in North America and Europe on Sept. 12. The console releases have been rated “E10+” for everyone ages 10 and up by the ESRB; the PC release has not been rated.

More information about XSEED Games’ products can be found at www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, get in depth info from their developer blog, and join the discussion on their Discord server at:http://discord.gg/XSEEDGames.

About XSEED Games

XSEED Games is the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., which is a publicly traded company listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Formed in 2004 by a small group of industry veterans, XSEED Games is headquartered in Torrance, California and publishes video games on PC and consoles in North America. The publisher’s diverse portfolio of over 100 titles includes releases from Marvelous Inc. including STORY OF SEASONS (Bokujo Monogatari), Rune Factory, and DAEMON X MACHINA, titles from third-party partners including AKIBA’S TRIP, Corpse Party, and Granblue Fantasy: Versus, and titles from independent developers including Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Potionomics and Cuisineer. XSEED Games has grown its reputation among global gamers with its critically acclaimed localizations and commitment to fans, remaining ever dedicated to its “indie spirit, player-first” approach for quality games.

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