Homura: The Crimson Warriors launches March 31 in the west

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Idea Factory International announced that the otome visual novel Homura: The Crimson Warriors will be available on Nintendo Switch in Western regions on March 31st. Players in North America can purchase the game physically and digitally at launch, while those in Europe will receive the physical version on April 28th. Pre-orders begin February 2nd.

Homura: The Crimson Warriors was originally released in Japan for the PS Vita on June 28, 2018, and later became available on the Nintendo Switch on February 15, 2024.

The game will be available in the following editions:

  • Physical Standard Edition ($49.99 / €49.99 / £49.99)
    • Physical standard edition
    • Trading card pack
    • Set of five cards (one random holographic + four regular finish)
  • Digital Standard Edition ($39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99)
    • Digital standard edition
  • Deluxe Edition ($54.99 / €54.99 / £49.99) includes:
    • Digital standard edition
    • Digital short stories (20 pages)
    • Digital soundtrack (26 tracks)

Here is an overview of the game, via Idea Factory International:

About

Fourteen years have passed since the Battle of Sekigahara split Japan in two.

The Tokugawa shogunate has consolidated its power and is now plotting to destroy the Toyotomi clan, who have long been a source of opposition.

The Toyotomi clan has chosen to directly challenge the Tokugawa, making Osaka Castle their central defense. They requested aid from lords across the country, but only a handful responded. Among those who answered the call was Nobushige Sanada, the second son of the Sanada family. He had previously been exiled to Mt. Kudo and placed under house arrest following the Battle of Sekigahara.

Nobushige’s flight from Mt. Kudo is aided by the Sanada Ten Braves – ten skilled ninjas loyal to him despite being exiled. Opposing them are the dangerous Ura Yagyu, a group of assassins known for working for the shogunate, along with other enigmatic swordsmen and powerful fighters.

This story marks the end of the Warring States period, focusing on the strong relationships and lives of Nobushige Sanada and his ten loyal warriors as they defend Osaka Castle.

Key Features

  • Amongst the Fire and Ashes, Love Will Prevail – Previously released in Japan on PS Vita in 2018, Western fans can experience the historical fantasy otome as the protagonist Mutsumi Mochizuki fights alongside the Crimson Warriors. Accompanied with multiple endings and CGs, this legendary battle of love tangled with iconic historical events and original characters in the Warring States period is sure to capture the hearts of history otome lovers!
  • Maintain Peak Performance With Energy Reading – Use Energy Reading to detect the affection level and Ring status of love interests. Mutsumi has the special ability to adjust the love interests’ Rings. When sped up, it allows them to utilize unique powers at the cost of their physical health. Make sure to keep their Rings balanced! If their health deteriorates too much, the consequences could be dire…
  • Ninja Guidance – Use your ninja scrolls to keep track of where you are in the story and revisit moments of the past if you seek a different outcome of the path you’ve chosen. Adjust both your affection and ring levels with each warrior when you select previously viewed events to change the course of history!
  • Path of the Samurai – Throughout the story, you can level up your ninja rank to keep up with the Crimson Warriors during battle. Take your ninja skills to the next level and make it your mission to reach Master rank and ensure victory against the Ura Yagyu!

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2026-01-15 19:03