Konami Unveils Rhapsody in Scarlet, a 1920s New York Action Game
Konami's co-producer described the game as a Japanese creator's attempt to express 1920s New York's energy, with jazz BGM chosen to convey the era's atmosphere, a framing that positions the title as a new IP built around period atmosphere.
Key Facts
- Konami announced Rhapsody in Scarlet during Sony's State of Play livestream on September 3, 2026.
- Rhapsody in Scarlet is set in 1920s New York and follows Ellie Myers, a jazz singer and magus voiced by Cherami Leigh.
- Konami plans to release Rhapsody in Scarlet on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
- SOIL&"PIMP"SESSIONS perform the theme song "Cool/Hot feat. Emi Meyer" for Rhapsody in Scarlet.
- Rhapsody in Scarlet is being developed with Unreal Engine.
Reporting from 7 sources: Anime News Network, GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, and 3 more.
Konami announced Rhapsody in Scarlet, a new action game set in 1920s New York, during Sony's State of Play livestream on September 3. The story follows Ellie Myers, a young magus who arrives in New York to pursue a career as a jazz singer and is caught up in an incident tied to a mysterious mafia organization. She meets Ilya, leader of the Seekers, an elite organization of magi, and the two investigate the mafia's schemes while uncovering a battle that threatens the balance of the world. Trailer footage showed Ellie using electricity, fire, and water magic alongside monster companions in fights against giant summon beasts across a stylish metropolis. The game is being developed with Unreal Engine. Cherami Leigh voices Ellie Myers and Hannah Grace voices Ilya Jones. SOIL&"PIMP"SESSIONS perform the theme song "Cool/Hot feat. Emi Meyer." Konami plans to release the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Some coverage described the game as in development for PS5, and Konami promised further details during the State of Play Japan broadcast and its KONAMI PRESS START event on September 4.
Konami's co-producer shared additional details during the State of Play Japan broadcast that followed the initial announcement. He described the concept as an attempt to express the appeal of 1920s New York, a new era, from a Japanese creator's viewpoint, and said jazz was incorporated into the soundtrack to convey the period's energy and atmosphere.
The game features what Konami calls high-freedom combo action made possible by magic, letting players combine different spells and weave in techniques from a partner beast. Ellie Myers, the protagonist, wears a red hat and a distinctive cape in the footage, and battles show her using electricity, fire, and water attributes together with her monster companions.
The story, as described by Konami, centers on Ellie's arrival in New York to become a jazz singer, her encounter with Ilya, leader of the Seekers, and their investigation of a mafia organization's schemes. Some coverage described the game as in development for PS5, while Konami's English announcement listed PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Further information was promised for the KONAMI PRESS START event on September 4.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 7 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- Anime News Network News Konami Announces Rhapsody in Scarlet Action Game
- GAME Watch (Impress) コナミ完全新作アクション「ラプソディーインスカーレット」発表！ 舞台は1920年NY。ジャズシンガー少女がマフィアの陰謀に巻き込まれる【State of Play】
- 4Gamer.net 1920年代のニューヨークを舞台に，モンスターを操る少女が戦う「ラプソディ・イン・スカーレット」（RHAPSODY IN SCARLET）発表。KONAMIの新作ゲーム
- Denfaminicogamer コナミが手がける新作アクションゲーム『Rhapsody in Scarlet』が発表。モンスターと共闘するスタイリッシュな戦闘シーンが公開
- Automaton コナミ謎の完全新作『RHAPSODY IN SCARLET』発表。おしゃれな大都市で「巨大召喚獣バトル」アクション
- Game Spark 「悪魔城ドラキュラ」シリーズ新作など、コナミのTGS2026出展タイトルが発表！ 完全新作『Rev. NOiR』『Rhapsody in Scarlet』の展示や隠しコマンド「↑↑↓↓←→←→BA」コーナーも
- Inside 「悪魔城ドラキュラ」シリーズ新作など、コナミのTGS2026出展タイトルが発表！ 完全新作『Rev. NOiR』『Rhapsody in Scarlet』の展示や隠しコマンド「↑↑↓↓←→←→BA」コーナーも