Shanghai Alice Reprise has announced that it will release the boxed edition of *Touhou Houmakyou: New Classic ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil.* for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on December 17, 2026.
In response to requests to “have a physical copy on hand,” the game will be released as a boxed set with included extras.
This title is a vertical bullet-hell shooter based on *Touhou Koumakyou ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil.*, originally released in 2002, which has been remade for a modern audience under the leadership of the original creator, ZUN.Players control Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame as they dodge bullet patterns and confront the anomaly of the red mist enveloping Gensokyo.
In addition to the high-resolution graphics, ZUN himself arranged all the background music tracks. The game also features a “Spell Practice Mode”—not present in the original version—and a “Challenge Mode” where you can play with infinite lives, making it easier for beginners to play and practice.
Game*Spark has also published a review of this title.
The review describes it as “a timeless masterpiece brimming with the beauty of bullet patterns—a simple and stoic bullet hell shooter,” awarding it a score of 8. If you’re curious about the gameplay experience, be sure to check it out.
Since its release on September 10, the game has been available only as a digital download, but in response to user requests stating, “I want to keep a physical copy on hand,” the decision was made to release a physical edition.
In addition to the “New Classic” game card, the physical edition includes the following items:
Download codes for the “Classic Edition” and the soundtrack player
A 2002 “Koumakyou”-style reversible jacket
"Koumakyou" character & bullet pattern stickers
Marisa’s Guide to Resolving Anomalies
The “Classic Edition” recreates the original *Touhou Koumakyou* as faithfully as possible. Additionally, the soundtrack player lets you enjoy over 30 tracks in total, including the original songs from that era and arrangements created specifically for the “New Classic Edition.”
The price for the physical edition of *Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil.* is 5,610 yen (tax included) for the Switch 2 version and 4,400 yen (tax included) for the Switch version. It is scheduled to go on sale at game retailers nationwide and on various e-commerce sites.The digital versions are available for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and PC (Steam).
