Idea Factory International has announced an official release date for Touhou Spell Carnival, a game which is based on Touhou Project. The game is scheduled to launch for PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe, this upcoming November 19th, 2024. The press release states that Touhou Spell Carnival will be releasing both physically and digitally in North America at launch, but in Europe the game’s physical edition won’t be available until December 3rd. The press release also mentions that the game will have a Digital Deluxe Edition available at launch in both regions. You’ll find more details down below from the latest press release about what’s included in both the Digital Deluxe Edition and the early purchase Gensokyo Safe Adventure Pack bonus, in addition to more info about the overall game.
The Digital Deluxe Edition (PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch) will be available for $69.99 and includes:
- Digital game
- Digital Art Book (57 pages)
- Digital Soundtrack (49 tracks)
Fans who purchase the Digital Standard or Digital Deluxe Edition within the first two weeks of the game’s launch will also receive the FREE Gensokyo Safe Adventure Pack, which contains 10x equipment and 1x consumable that will help get the adventure started!
The Gensokyo Safe Adventure Pack includes:
- Rare Yang Crystal x 1
- Rare Meteorite Shard x 1
- Rare Crystal Flower x 1
- Rare Ancient Card x 1
- Rare Helix Ritual Tool x 1
- Rare Warped Ring x 1
- Rare Foreign Charm x 1
- Rare Snowflake Badge x 1
- Rare Thin Feathers x 1
- Rare Shell Rosary x 1
- Rare Growth Elixir x 5
Touhou Spell Carnival Story
Gensokyo — A remote land isolated from the Outside World, where humans and youkai live side-by-side.One day, the shrine maiden of Hakurei Shrine, Reimu Hakurei, spots mysterious pillars towering over various locations throughout Gensokyo.
These pillars signaled the start of the Spell Carnival, a festival hosted by Yukari Yakumo where one must put their Spell Cards on the line in battle.
In order to investigate the true intentions of Yukari Yakumo, who initiated the Spell Carnival so suddenly, Reimu Hakurei joins the fight for Spell Cards.
Key Features
Strategy RPG Meets Bullet Hell Mania — Battle in a grid system with a unique blend of real-time strategy elements and bullet hell madness! Hone your strategy skills by moving characters to grid-specific areas, grazing enemy bullets, and unleashing special skills in one simultaneous, action-packed battle!Gotta Stay Prepped — Don’t just run into battle unprepared! Organize your party’s positioning on the grid, assign skills according to your enemies’ weaknesses, and choose wisely which Ace Spell Card you’ll use.
Need a Boost? — Players will occasionally see objects and Attributes during battle. Objects can block incoming bullets and provide additional effects once destroyed. Attributes can provide boosts and status effects. Use these boosts to your advantage, and maybe you’ll be able to collect extra loot from your victories!
Find Peace in the Hakurei Shrine — Explore the Hakurei Shrine through the lens of Reimu Hakurei! Keep tabs on any active missions, revisit sub-events, strike a pose with Photo Mode, and even talk to some of your favorite Touhou Project characters in Hakurei Shrine as you progress through the story!
