Earlier today, Idea Factory International finally announced an official release date for their latest upcoming otome, Homura: The Crimson Warriors. The game is scheduled to launch for Nintendo Switch, this upcoming March 31st, 2026. That’s the official release date for both the physical and digital in North America, as well as the digital release in Europe. However, Europe’s physical release isn’t scheduled to launch until a bit later, on April 28th. The press release mentions that the game will be available for pre-order in Ifi’s Online Store on February 2nd. Not only that, but IFI has also updated the Homura‘s official website and added wallpapers, phone backgrounds and social media icons that fans can download.
The press release also mentions the different editions of the game that will be available. First of all, it sounds like for the physical copy there will only be a Standard Edition. This Standard Edition (pictured above) will come with a set of five cards, one of which will be a random holographic card. Plus, this edition with the included card pack will be available at all retailers, not just IFI’s Online Store. Then digitally, there will be both a Standard Edition and the Deluxe Edition. The Digital Deluxe Edition will come with the game, as well as 20 pages worth of digital short stories and also a digital soundtrack which will include 26 tracks. The physical Standard Edition will cost $49.99, the digital will be $39.99. And then the Digital Deluxe Edition will cost $54.99.
Down below, you’ll find the game’s original announcement trailer, in addition to a bit about Homura: The Crimson Warriors from the latest press release.
About Homura: The Crimson Warriors
Fourteen years have passed since the Battle of Sekigahara split Japan in two.Now firmly in control, the Tokugawa shogunate is scheming to eliminate the Toyotomi clan, a long-standing thorn in its side.
In response, the Toyotomi clan has decided to confront the Tokugawa head-on, using Osaka Castle as their stronghold. Calls for support were sent to daimyo throughout the nation and a mere few answered the call. One of these brave warriors was Nobushige Sanada, the second son of the Sanada family who was cast away to Mt. Kudo on house arrest after the Battle of Sekigahara.
Alongside Nobushige on his escape from Mt. Kudo are the Sanada Ten Braves, ten ninjas who serve him even after their exile. Standing in their way are the Ura Yagyu, a group comprised of assassins who have carried out many killings under orders from the shogunate, mysterious swordsmen, and mighty warriors.
This is the final chapter of the Warring States period. It is a tale of the bonds and way of life shared by the Nobushige Sanada and the Ten Braves who gather at 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!
