Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic - The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil

September 9, 2026 Team Shanghai Alice, Shanghai Alice - Reprise Alliance Arts
Shooter Adventure Indie Arcade
Switch 2 PC PS5 Switch
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Dodge the barrage, defeat enemies, and brave the Scarlet Mist incident. The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil returns with fresh music and graphics.You control the shrine maiden Reimu and the magician Marisa, dodge barrages and shoot at enemies. The background music features complete rearrangements by ZUN.
Storyline

Gensoukyou has been blanketed in a scarlet mist.

The Hakurei shrine maiden, Reimu Hakurei, and Marisa Kirisame, a magician living in the Forest of Magic, set out to resolve the incident.

Inside the Western-style mansion that materialized amidst the mist, she awaits.
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Release Date September 9, 2026
Developer Team Shanghai Alice, Shanghai Alice - Reprise
Publisher Alliance Arts
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Fantasy
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