Otome Fam even more exciting otome news, this time from Idea Factory Intl! They announced that the otome visual novel fan disc, Birushana: Winds of Fate, will be launching on Nintendo Switch™ physically and digitally in 2026! Featuring 9 routes in total, fans can see what life is like after the war has ended as protagonist Shanao spends her life with one of the love interests from the first game, or return to the time of war and get to know four new love interests.
Alongside the announcement, fans can watch the new Announcement Trailer showcasing the 5 love interests featured in the Epilogues and the 4 new love interests featured in the Main Routes.
Birushana: Winds of Fate will be getting a Plus Edition available at the IFI Online Store. Contents will be announced at a later date. Fans can head to the IFI Online Store and wishlist both the Plus Edition and Standard Edition today. Additional details on the the physical and digital release of the game will be provided at a later date.
About Birushana: Winds of Fate
Fifteen years after the Heiji Rebellion, the Heike clan has reached the height of its power, while the Genji clan remains devastated by defeat.
Hidden deep within the mountains of Kurama lives Shanao, the youngest surviving male heir to the Genji name. However, Shanao harbors a deep secret known to very few…
The youngest heir to the Genji name is no man.
Epilogues: With the war over, peace has finally returned to the land. After our heroine carved out a new fate, these sweet epilogues tell the story of what happened after the events of the first game. What does the future have in store for a girl who was born to fight?
Main Routes: New stories await our heroine…The youngest child of the Genji, Shanao, has been driven out of Kyoto by the Heike. What fate awaits her as she strives to hide her identity and live as a man in a world torn apart by war?
Key Features
- We’re So Back — Beloved protagonist Shanao is back in this highly anticipated fan disc! Explore nine routes in total, including four Main Routes with all-new love interests, and five returning love interests in the Epilogues.
- What Comes After — Pick up the story where the original Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei ended in five epilogue routes. With love having bloomed on the battlefield, see what life is like for Shanao and her man of choice after the war has ended.
- Turning a New Leaf — Return to the time of war in the all-new Main Routes. Featuring four new love interests, including the Sato brothers, relive moments from the first game from new perspectives and maybe even discover new romance.
- This Action Will Have Consequences — Throughout the new Main Routes, you will have to make tough decisions. These choices will change your affection levels with certain characters and ultimately affect the outcome of your story. Which ending will you receive?
