TOKYO – June 9, 2026 – Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, a remastered edition of the classic Touhou Project bullet hell shooter from developer Shanghai Alice Reprise and publisher Alliance Arts, delivers the 2002 hit title’s classic gameplay to a new generation on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026 via Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC through Steam.
Led by the original Touhou creator, ZUN, and a group of passionate creators, the beautiful bullet hell adventure gets a modern facelift with enhanced high-resolution graphics and rearranged music tracks composed by ZUN himself. Progress through the story with unlimited lives for a more accessible experience, or try classic gameplay for an authentic blast from the past with all original gameplay systems intact.
A sudden scarlet mist surrounds the land of Gensokyo, and it’s up to shrine maiden Reimu Hakurei and her trusty magical companion Marisa Kirisame to discover the source.
Uncover the truth behind the mysterious mist while pummeling fairies, yokai and vampires with a steady stream of bullets and bombs. Unleash powerful Spell Cards while dodging deadly enemy projectile patterns from the enigmatic residents of Scarlet Devil Mansion.
Touhou Koumakyou will be more accessible than ever with the addition of 11 new languages, including English, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Italian. The Deluxe Edition includes a soundtrack highlighting more than 30 tracks, including both the original 2002 compositions and new arrangements.
“There is a generation or two that has not had a chance to experience the Touhou classics,” said JUNYA from Shanghai Alice Reprise. “It has been 24 years since the release of Touhou Koumakyou, and the upcoming release of Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil will retell a beloved tale to brand new audiences around the world.”
To learn more, visit the official websites for Shanghai Alice Reprise, follow them on X and YouTube, and visit the official website for Alliance Arts, and follow their social media accounts on X and YouTube.
About Touhou Project
Touhou Project, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the “most prolific fan-made shooter series,” is a collection of games set in the world of Gensokyo and using a recurring cast of familiar characters. Predominantly consisting of vertical shooters, the Touhou Project games are developed by the original creator, one-man studio Team Shanghai Alice.
About Shanghai Alice Reprise
Shanghai Alice Reprise is a game developer group led by JUNYA and the original creator ZUN dedicated to bringing classic Touhou Project titles to modern platforms and audiences. Their debut title is the recreation of – Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil.
About Alliance Arts
Alliance Arts is a new Tokyo-based publishing company committed to the creation of captivating games, and behind the recently-revealed titles, Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis, Touhou Danmaku Kagura Phantasia Lost, and The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.
