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Creator‑Led Remaster Brings Embodiment of Scarlet Devil to PC and Consoles

Led by ZUN, the project updates the 2002 bullet‑hell original with high‑resolution visuals, rearranged music, accessibility options, 11‑language localization, a Deluxe soundtrack, and modern platform support.

Overview

  • Alliance Arts and Shanghai Alice Reprise officially announced Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil as a remastered edition of the sixth Touhou entry.
  • The release is confirmed for Windows (Steam), Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and PS5 with a planned launch on September 9, 2026.
  • ZUN directly supervised new high‑resolution graphics and composed rearranged tracks that appear alongside the original 2002 music in the Deluxe Edition soundtrack of more than 30 tracks.
  • Players can choose accessibility options such as unlimited lives or select a classic mode that preserves the original gameplay systems for an authentic experience.
  • The remaster will include localization into 11 languages to reach a wider international audience and aims to introduce the Touhou classic to new generations while keeping it familiar for longtime fans.