Thunderbird — Beast in Rhapsody in Scarlet
Thunderbird is one of the beasts named in the Rhapsody in Scarlet announcement trailer, alongside Sköll and Balhut. Here's everything confirmed so far.
What is Thunderbird?
Thunderbird is one of the beasts featured in Rhapsody in Scarlet. In the announcement trailer, protagonist Ellie Myers calls on three beasts by name: Sköll, Balhut, and Thunderbird — confirming that players can switch between multiple beasts during combat.
What is Thunderbird’s role in combat?
KONAMI describes the combat system as chaining close-range, long-range, and area-of-effect attacks by switching between beasts. Thunderbird’s specific abilities and where it fits in that system have not yet been officially detailed.
Who is Thunderbird bonded to?
This has not been officially confirmed. Sköll is Ellie Myers’ signature beast companion; whether Thunderbird is bonded to Ellie, Ilya Jones, or another magus remains unknown.
Thunderbird Quick Facts
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Thunderbird |
| First Revealed | Announcement Trailer (2026-09-03) |
| Source | KONAMI announcement trailer |
| Abilities | Not yet revealed |
| Bonded Magus | Not yet confirmed |
This page is updated as KONAMI releases new information. Last verified: 2026-09-07.
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