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Konami Announces Rhapsody In Scarlet, Bringing Urban Fantasy Action To NYC

Konami has announced a new action-adventure game set in 1920s New York, sparking immediate interest.

By · Published September 3, 2026  17:45 UTC · Updated September 6, 2026  11:29 UTC

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Archynetys detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Sep 3, 17:24 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Sep 4, 07:00 UTC · HardZone

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 10 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 10 distinct news outlets with 10 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 8.
  • Primary Driver: Konami has announced a new action-adventure game set in 1920s New York, sparking immediate interest.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Five outlets reported today that Konami has announced a new game, Rhapsody in Scarlet. The game is set in 1920s New York and is described as an action-adventure title with a focus on magick and urban fantasy. The game is confirmed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.

Automaton Media, Push Square, Gematsu, PlayStation.Blog and Game Informer all reported the game's title, setting, and platforms. Push Square and Game Informer both described the game as an urban fantasy action title. The game's genre and setting are consistent across all outlets.

The game's platforms are confirmed by Gematsu. The game's title is confirmed by all outlets.

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What is the title of the new Konami game?

The game is titled Rhapsody in Scarlet.

When and where is Rhapsody in Scarlet set?

The game is set in 1920s New York.

What platforms will Rhapsody in Scarlet be available on?

The game is confirmed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.

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