The otome visual novel Birushana: Winds of Fate is set to launch for Nintendo Switch on May 26 in Western territories. This title will be available in both physical and digital formats, priced at $49.99 / €49.99 / £49.99, as confirmed by publisher Idea Factory International.
The game originally debuted in Japan for the Switch on March 31, 2022.
A trading card pack will be included with the physical standard edition of the game, available while supplies last. Each pack contains nine trading cards, featuring one for each love interest, with one random card having a special holographic finish.
About the Game
Fifteen years following the Heiji Rebellion, the Heike clan has achieved peak power, while the Genji clan is still recovering from its defeat.
Shanao, the youngest surviving male heir of the Genji name, resides deep within the mountains of Kurama. However, Shanao conceals a significant secret known to only a select few.
The youngest Genji heir is not a man.
Epilogues
Following the conclusion of the war, peace has been restored to the land.
These epilogues detail the events that unfold after the first game, focusing on the heroine’s new destiny.
The future for a girl destined for battle is explored.
Main Routes
New narratives unfold for the protagonist.
Shanao, the youngest Genji child, has been expelled from Kyoto by the Heike.
The story follows her efforts to conceal her identity and live as a man in a war-torn world.
Key Features
- Return of Shanao – The protagonist Shanao returns in this fan disc. Players can explore nine routes, comprising four new Main Routes with new love interests and five Epilogue routes featuring returning love interests.
- Continuing the Story – Five epilogue routes extend the narrative from the original Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei. These routes explore Shanao’s life and relationships after the war.
- New Perspectives – Four new Main Routes revisit the war period, introducing new love interests, including the Sato brothers. These routes offer fresh viewpoints on events from the first game and potential new romantic paths.
- Consequential Choices – Throughout the new Main Routes, decisions made will influence affection levels with various characters, impacting the story’s outcome and leading to different endings.
