*This post has been updated with the latest information about Hakuouki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom.
Hong Kong–based developer and publisher eastasiasoft has announced their collaboration with Idea Factory to publish the highly anticipated otome visual novel, “Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom,” for the Nintendo Switch!
This version, encompassing both “Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms” and “Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds,” is scheduled to launch on August 1, 2024.
Preorders for the physical release began on January 11, exclusively at PlayAsia. Limited Editions, featuring the game, manual, soundtrack CD, art book, sticker sheet, and a numbered certificate within a collector’s box, are still available. Standard editions are also open for preorder simultaneously.
Physical editions will begin shipping from PlayAsia in the same week as digital launch.
Pre-orders on the Nintendo Switch eShop will open July 4, with a 10% pre-order discount available through July 31st.
Buy Hakuouki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom:
“Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms” and “Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds” have been previously launched on various platforms, including PS Vita and Steam. “Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom” merges the two interrelated narratives, offering both newcomers and longtime fans a fresh experience with the franchise.
Notably, the Switch release includes refinements in the English localisation based on valuable feedback from the dedicated fanbase.
Watch the opening video and gameplay trailer below.
