Shueisha Games and developer Lastwonder have formally announced Hoshin Engi Re:surrection for Nintendo Switch 2, with a worldwide release scheduled for 2027.
The title adapts the long-running Hoshin Engi franchise into a roguelite action experience, building on the 1996–2000 Weekly Shonen Jump manga that has sold more than 22 million copies in print and reached English readers via Viz Media and two anime adaptations.
In journalistic terms, the publishers presented Re:surrection as a fresh entry that takes place after the original manga's conclusion and centers on a new protagonist.
The lead character, Toshin, is an original hero designed by Fujisaki specifically for this project.
The development team says the game aims to replicate the visual energy of the manga by animating panels and page-based aesthetics during combat.
Gameplay overview
- Dual-slot Paope customization: Combat is built around Paope, mythic treasures from Hoshin Engi lore.
Players equip a Main Paope for core offense and a Sub Paope to alter tactical options.
Upgrading Paope unlocks evolved attacks and a broad set of build combinations.
- Autonomous spirit beast support: Toshin is accompanied by a spirit beast named Chuchue Doji that acts independently in ground combat and can be mounted for aerial maneuvers, enabling new traversal and combat options.
- Branching dungeon paths: Runs take place across dynamically rearranging dungeons.
Players choose between split routes connecting islands, with rewards shown ahead of decisions to support informed route planning.
- Rewarding progression loop: Secret Arts are discovered during runs and resources gathered can be carried back to a hub.
Materials unlock permanent upgrades for Toshin and specific Paope, ensuring persistent progression between attempts.
- Bonds with legendary allies: The hub includes interactions with series characters such as Taikobo, Supushan, Yozen, Nataku, and Koh Tenka.
Strengthening relationships unlocks their support during runs and can yield sparring rewards.
Shueisha Games and Lastwonder debuted an announcement trailer alongside the reveal.
The studio has positioned Re:surrection as an accessible entry point—telling a new story through familiar Hoshin Engi settings—while promising systems designed to reward repeated playthroughs.
The game is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027; further details including exact release date, pricing, and eShop availability will be provided by the publishers in future updates.
The title adapts the long-running Hoshin Engi franchise into a roguelite action experience, building on the 1996–2000 Weekly Shonen Jump manga that has sold more than 22 million copies in print and reached English readers via Viz Media and two anime adaptations.
In journalistic terms, the publishers presented Re:surrection as a fresh entry that takes place after the original manga's conclusion and centers on a new protagonist.
The lead character, Toshin, is an original hero designed by Fujisaki specifically for this project.
The development team says the game aims to replicate the visual energy of the manga by animating panels and page-based aesthetics during combat.
Gameplay overview
- Dual-slot Paope customization: Combat is built around Paope, mythic treasures from Hoshin Engi lore.
Players equip a Main Paope for core offense and a Sub Paope to alter tactical options.
Upgrading Paope unlocks evolved attacks and a broad set of build combinations.
- Autonomous spirit beast support: Toshin is accompanied by a spirit beast named Chuchue Doji that acts independently in ground combat and can be mounted for aerial maneuvers, enabling new traversal and combat options.
- Branching dungeon paths: Runs take place across dynamically rearranging dungeons.
Players choose between split routes connecting islands, with rewards shown ahead of decisions to support informed route planning.
- Rewarding progression loop: Secret Arts are discovered during runs and resources gathered can be carried back to a hub.
Materials unlock permanent upgrades for Toshin and specific Paope, ensuring persistent progression between attempts.
- Bonds with legendary allies: The hub includes interactions with series characters such as Taikobo, Supushan, Yozen, Nataku, and Koh Tenka.
Strengthening relationships unlocks their support during runs and can yield sparring rewards.
Shueisha Games and Lastwonder debuted an announcement trailer alongside the reveal.
The studio has positioned Re:surrection as an accessible entry point—telling a new story through familiar Hoshin Engi settings—while promising systems designed to reward repeated playthroughs.
The game is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027; further details including exact release date, pricing, and eShop availability will be provided by the publishers in future updates.