Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity Announced for Nintendo Switch: Action RPG Arrives in 2025
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Published on: July 15, 2025
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Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity Brings Action RPG Excitement to Nintendo Switch in 2025
The Touhou Project continues its storied legacy on Nintendo platforms, as Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity has been officially confirmed for a Nintendo Switch release in 2025.
Originally launched in 2016, this highly regarded action RPG blends classic bullet hell mechanics with character-driven storytelling, earning praise from fans of both the Touhou series and Japanese indie games alike.
With its move to the Nintendo Switch, Scarlet Curiosity aims to captivate a new audience by delivering its signature fast-paced action and vibrant music to a portable console.
Developed as a fan tribute to ZUN's legendary Touhou franchise, Scarlet Curiosity casts players as the notorious vampire Remilia Scarlet or her loyal maid, Sakuya Izayoi.
Each protagonist offers a distinct playstyle, giving fans additional replay value and narrative depth.
Throughout the adventure, Remilia, troubled by the monotony of her aristocratic life, sets out to investigate reports of a menacing monster—only to return and find her own estate in ruins.
This inciting event propels players through a visually enchanting world, designed with a passion for the unique aesthetic and lore that has defined Touhou games for more than two decades.
In a recent press statement, the developers emphasized Scarlet Curiosity’s approachable yet complex gameplay, noting that players can execute powerful abilities using a five-button control scheme that allows for full customization as characters level up.
"Players will find that each skill can be assigned to their preference, creating room for strategic experimentation," developers explained.
Combo-based combat encourages players to chain attacks for increased power and experience, rewarding skillful play and nimble reflexes essential to the bullet hell genre.
One of the standout features remains the game’s expansive equipment system, where newly found gear not only varies in statistics but can also grant unique active abilities.
This affords significant room to optimize characters, as even identical items can differ in performance, keeping loot collection engaging and unpredictable.
Fans of the series’ esteemed soundtracks can anticipate 35 background music tracks specially arranged by the renowned doujin music circle Hachimitsu-Lemon.
The audio experience has been crafted to immerse players in the fast-paced action and the mysterious, whimsical world of Gensokyo.
Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity’s arrival on Nintendo Switch underscores the console’s reputation as the premier home for both indie titles and Japanese imports.
It promises to be an essential addition to the expanding library of Touhou titles on the system, joining a growing selection of franchise entries available via the Nintendo eShop.
The Switch’s versatility, allowing for both handheld and docked play, makes it the ideal platform to experience Scarlet Curiosity’s blend of action RPG mechanics and bullet hell excitement.
Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity is scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch in 2025.
While a specific release date has yet to be announced, fans can look forward to more updates and additional details as the launch approaches.
For ongoing news about Touhou: Scarlet Curiosity and other upcoming Nintendo Switch releases, stay tuned to our coverage.
