Groove Coaster Future Performers Update on April 23: Reimu Hakurei Joins and 6 Free Songs Added! New 'Variety Song Pack' DLC Also Released!
Taito has released the Ver.1.0.9 update for the Nintendo Switch title 'Groove Coaster Future Performers,' featuring Reimu Hakurei from Touhou Project, new story chapters, and 6 free songs. A new paid DLC pack and a 55% off Golden Week sale are also underway.
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Taito Corporation (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) has implemented an online update (Ver.1.0.9) for the Nintendo Switch™ download-only software 'Groove Coaster Future Performers' on Thursday, April 23, adding six new free songs. Additionally, 'Reimu Hakurei' from Touhou Project has joined as a navigator, and Chapters 5 and 6 of the 'Aria Himegawa Arc' have been added to Story Mode.
Furthermore, the additional downloadable content 'Variety Song Pack' was released on the same day. Simultaneously, a Golden Week sale is being held where the main game software can be purchased at its largest discount ever of 55% OFF. Please enjoy 'Groove Coaster Future Performers' with plenty of new songs during the Golden Week holidays.
■ [Update Contents (Ver.1.0.9)] Reimu Hakurei joins with popular Touhou arrangements and 6 new songs including the long-awaited 'Rainbow Coaster' by Ryu☆!
The update features familiar tracks from the series like 'Kyōen' by Butaotome, 'LINK LINK FEVER!!!' sung by Linka (CV: Moe Toyota), and newcomers like 'Easy Mode' by Konbe Studio and 'Kanata e no Tabiji' by Yuuhei Satellite, a popular track from Touhou Spell Bubble. Along with the story expansion, players can enjoy 'Rainbow Coaster' by Ryu☆ and 'Rudbeckia' sung by Ernst Strom (CV: Yohei Azakami). Furthermore, Reimu Hakurei (CV: Ayaka Suwa) from Touhou Project joins as a navigator and avatar! The original design for this game includes animations and voices to showcase the character's personality.
* 'Kanata e no Tabiji', 'Kyōen', 'Easy Mode', and 'LINK LINK FEVER!!!' can be played in 'Performance' mode immediately after the update. 'Rainbow Coaster' and 'Rudbeckia' can be played after unlocking them in the story. Each song will also be added as target tracks in certain Story mode stages.
New Navigator: Reimu Hakurei (CV: Ayaka Suwa) *Selectable immediately after update.
New Avatar: Reimu Hakurei
6 New Songs Added:
- Kanata e no Tabiji / Yuuhei Satellite feat. Reimu Hakurei (CV: Ayaka Suwa) (Touhou Arrangement)
- Kyōen / Butaotome (Touhou Arrangement)
- Easy Mode / Konbe Studio (Touhou Arrangement)
- LINK LINK FEVER!!! / Linka (CV: Moe Toyota) feat. MASAKI(ZUNTATA) (Original)
- Rainbow Coaster / Ryu☆ (Original)
- Rudbeckia / Ernst Strom (CV: Yohei Azakami) feat. YASUHIRO (Original)
Official audition videos are being released on the GC FP channel (@taitochannel).
Story Update: 'Aria Himegawa Arc' Chapters 5 & 6
■ Additional DLC 'Variety Song Pack' Released!
As paid additional DLC, the 'Variety Song Pack' featuring popular tracks from music games is now available. Enjoy tracks familiar to rhythm game fans such as 'Lapis', 'Halcyon', and 'Take'.
8 Songs Included:
- Lapis / SHIKI
- Halcyon / xi
- Mugen / Another Infinity feat. Mayumi Morinaga
- CO5M1C R4ILR0AD / kanone
- Destr0yer / Sakuzyo feat. Nikki Simmons
- Take / Risshu feat. Choco
- ULTRA SYNERGY MATRIX / Tanchiky
- Synthesis. / tn-shi
■ Main Game Software 55% OFF! Golden Week Sale Underway
A Golden Week sale is being held where 'Groove Coaster Future Performers' can be purchased at a bargain price. The base software...
Furthermore, the additional downloadable content 'Variety Song Pack' was released on the same day. Simultaneously, a Golden Week sale is being held where the main game software can be purchased at its largest discount ever of 55% OFF. Please enjoy 'Groove Coaster Future Performers' with plenty of new songs during the Golden Week holidays.
■ [Update Contents (Ver.1.0.9)] Reimu Hakurei joins with popular Touhou arrangements and 6 new songs including the long-awaited 'Rainbow Coaster' by Ryu☆!
The update features familiar tracks from the series like 'Kyōen' by Butaotome, 'LINK LINK FEVER!!!' sung by Linka (CV: Moe Toyota), and newcomers like 'Easy Mode' by Konbe Studio and 'Kanata e no Tabiji' by Yuuhei Satellite, a popular track from Touhou Spell Bubble. Along with the story expansion, players can enjoy 'Rainbow Coaster' by Ryu☆ and 'Rudbeckia' sung by Ernst Strom (CV: Yohei Azakami). Furthermore, Reimu Hakurei (CV: Ayaka Suwa) from Touhou Project joins as a navigator and avatar! The original design for this game includes animations and voices to showcase the character's personality.
* 'Kanata e no Tabiji', 'Kyōen', 'Easy Mode', and 'LINK LINK FEVER!!!' can be played in 'Performance' mode immediately after the update. 'Rainbow Coaster' and 'Rudbeckia' can be played after unlocking them in the story. Each song will also be added as target tracks in certain Story mode stages.
New Navigator: Reimu Hakurei (CV: Ayaka Suwa) *Selectable immediately after update.
New Avatar: Reimu Hakurei
6 New Songs Added:
- Kanata e no Tabiji / Yuuhei Satellite feat. Reimu Hakurei (CV: Ayaka Suwa) (Touhou Arrangement)
- Kyōen / Butaotome (Touhou Arrangement)
- Easy Mode / Konbe Studio (Touhou Arrangement)
- LINK LINK FEVER!!! / Linka (CV: Moe Toyota) feat. MASAKI(ZUNTATA) (Original)
- Rainbow Coaster / Ryu☆ (Original)
- Rudbeckia / Ernst Strom (CV: Yohei Azakami) feat. YASUHIRO (Original)
Official audition videos are being released on the GC FP channel (@taitochannel).
Story Update: 'Aria Himegawa Arc' Chapters 5 & 6
■ Additional DLC 'Variety Song Pack' Released!
As paid additional DLC, the 'Variety Song Pack' featuring popular tracks from music games is now available. Enjoy tracks familiar to rhythm game fans such as 'Lapis', 'Halcyon', and 'Take'.
8 Songs Included:
- Lapis / SHIKI
- Halcyon / xi
- Mugen / Another Infinity feat. Mayumi Morinaga
- CO5M1C R4ILR0AD / kanone
- Destr0yer / Sakuzyo feat. Nikki Simmons
- Take / Risshu feat. Choco
- ULTRA SYNERGY MATRIX / Tanchiky
- Synthesis. / tn-shi
■ Main Game Software 55% OFF! Golden Week Sale Underway
A Golden Week sale is being held where 'Groove Coaster Future Performers' can be purchased at a bargain price. The base software...