Konami Surprises Everyone with a New 1920s, Magick Action Game for PS5
Konami unveiled Rhapsody in Scarlet, a new 1920s-themed action game for PlayStation 5 during Sony’s September 2026 State of Play livestream. The announcement came as a complete surprise to the gaming community, with no prior leaks or announcements preceding the reveal.
The game centers on Ellie Myers, a New Yorker with the ability to control a mythical wolf, as she navigates a mystical world saturated with the aesthetic and atmosphere of the jazz age and early 20th-century showbusiness era. The title blends action-oriented gameplay mechanics with magical elements, all set against the distinctive visual and cultural landscape of the 1920s.
The announcement marks the latest collaboration between Sony and Konami, continuing their established partnership in bringing exclusive titles to PlayStation platforms. With its 1920s setting, magical mechanics, and jazz-age atmosphere, Rhapsody in Scarlet positions itself as an intriguing blend of period piece storytelling and fantasy action gameplay within Konami’s gaming portfolio.