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Publisher eastasiasoft and developer Idea Factory have announced Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom, a remastered compilation of Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms and Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds for Switch. It will launch in 2024.
Both Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms and Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds have already been released for Switch in Japan, and for PS Vita and PC worldwide, but this collection marks the first time the Switch versions will be available in English. This release also includes revisions to improve English localization based on feedback from the fanbase.
Pre-orders for a the physical editions will open exclusively via Play-Asia on January 11 at 7:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. ET. (Save five percent with our one time-use “GEMATSU23” coupon code or multi-use “GEMATSUCOM” coupon code.) The limited edition will include the game, manual, soundtrack CD, art book, sticker sheet, and numbered certificate in a collector’s box. Standard edition copies will also be available for pre-order.
Here is an overview of the collection, via eastasiasoft:
Watch the opening movie and limited edition trailer below.
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