Idea Factory International announced a western release date for otome visual novel Homura: The Crimson Warriors . The game touches down on Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe on March 31, 2026 with a slightly later date in place for Europe’s physical release. For North America, both physical and digital versions launch on March 31. In Europe, the digital version launches on March 31, with physical following on April 28. Pre-orders for both regions go live via the IFI Online Store starting on February 2. More info, as well as some new wallpapers and SNS icons, can be found at the official website . Here’s a look at the $49.99 physical edition, which packs the game with a set of five cards, including one random holographic card. There’s also a digital Deluxe Edition that comes with 20 pages of digital short stories and a 26-track digital soundtrack for $54.99. Idea Factory International describes the 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! Source: Press release
