# Konami video game announcements > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/konami-video-game-announcements > Updated: 2026-09-06T12:01:48.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 3. During its Press Start showcase, Konami Digital Entertainment announced several new gaming titles. ‘Rhapsody in Scarlet’ is an action-adventure game set in 1920s New York. The story follows Ellie Myers, a mage and aspiring jazz singer caught in a supernatural conspiracy involving a mysterious mafia organization. The title features combo-based combat integrating magic and mystical beast abilities, with plans for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Konami also revealed ‘Rev. NOiR’, an original RPG scheduled for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. Set in a world threatened by a phenomenon called ‘Lightfall’, the game follows characters Asch and Finé and features a strategic action combat system. Additionally, the company showcased ‘Project Zircon’, a strategic deck-building roguelike for PC where players guide a nation through a crisis caused by the ‘Calamity Dragon of the Abyss’. Steam wishlisting has opened for the title, which features strategic and management phases where players use cards to develop their nation. To mark the launch, a promotional campaign on X is running until September 30, 2026. Furthermore, the game’s official VTuber, Lune Salowa, is set to debut on September 18, which will include details regarding a ‘Project Zircon’ stage at the Tokyo Game Show. Other updates included gameplay footage for ‘WaiWai World Craft’ and news regarding ‘Silent Hill: Townfall’ and ‘Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse’, the latter of which is scheduled to launch on October 15. ## Claims - The game is set in 1920s New York. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The protagonist is a young magus named Ellie Myers. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Gameplay involves combining magic and beast companions for combat. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The story features a conflict involving a mysterious mafia organization. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The game was revealed during the State of Play event. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Konami Digital Entertainment announced the new action game Rhapsody in Scarlet. (single source) - Rhapsody in Scarlet is being developed using Unreal Engine. (single source) - The game will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Konami reveals new titles and renews Bloody Roar trademark Konami revealed new titles including Rhapsody in Scarlet and PROJECT ZIRCON during its ‘PRESS START’ showcase, while also renewing the trademark for the Bloody Roar fighting game series. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konami-reveals-new-titles-and-renews-bloody-roar-trademark ### 2026-09-04: Konami opens Steam wishlisting for ‘PROJECT ZIRCON’ Konami Digital Entertainment has opened Steam wishlisting for ‘PROJECT ZIRCON’, a new deck-building roguelike card game featuring nation management and branching narratives. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konami-opens-steam-wishlisting-for-project-zircon ### 2026-09-03: Konami announces new titles including Rhapsody in Scarlet and Project Zircon Konami announced several new titles during its Press Start showcase, including the action game Rhapsody in Scarlet, the roguelike Project Zircon, and the upcoming RPG Rev. NOiR. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konami-announces-rhapsody-in-scarlet-action-game --- Cite as: Konami video game announcements. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/konami-video-game-announcements