Clear River Games and City Connection have officially announced that Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade is in development for Nintendo Switch 2, with a worldwide digital release planned on the Nintendo eShop in 2027.
The title is presented as a spiritual successor to Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle and positions itself as a modern take on classic ninja action within a stylised folklore setting.
Overview
Clear River Games describes the project as a hack 'n' slash action RPG that fuses fast-paced platforming and melee combat with a distinct aesthetic.
In their announcement the developers emphasized a retro-inspired tone, noting the game will lean into a "funky '90s flavour" and a deliberate "Yokai × Hip-Hop" fusion.
In journalistic terms, the team says the game will blend traditional Japanese folklore motifs with 1990s street culture and rhythm-driven presentation.
Gameplay details
According to the announcement, players will traverse stylised stages, using nostalgic aerial stomps and fluid, combo-oriented combat.
The studio outlined a combat system that supports multi-hit melee combos alongside unlimited ranged attacks.
Different weapons will feature unique attack animations and behaviors, and the game will include nine ultimate skills for finishing moves.
Each ultimate can be upgraded across five tiers, providing a progression path for player abilities.
Platform and release
Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide in 2027.
The developers listed the Nintendo Switch 2 as the target platform in their release notice, and City Connection will handle publishing responsibilities in conjunction with Clear River Games' development work.
Why it matters
This announcement marks a continuation of the Ninja JaJaMaru legacy under a contemporary design ethos, bringing a legacy series into a next-generation Nintendo handheld/home console environment.
The 2027 eShop release gives the game a clear delivery window for consumers and industry observers tracking new software for Nintendo Switch 2.
Credits
The original announcement and details were provided by Clear River Games and City Connection.
Reporting adapted and contextualised from the developer communications.
Author: Alex Seedhouse.
The title is presented as a spiritual successor to Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle and positions itself as a modern take on classic ninja action within a stylised folklore setting.
Overview
Clear River Games describes the project as a hack 'n' slash action RPG that fuses fast-paced platforming and melee combat with a distinct aesthetic.
In their announcement the developers emphasized a retro-inspired tone, noting the game will lean into a "funky '90s flavour" and a deliberate "Yokai × Hip-Hop" fusion.
In journalistic terms, the team says the game will blend traditional Japanese folklore motifs with 1990s street culture and rhythm-driven presentation.
Gameplay details
According to the announcement, players will traverse stylised stages, using nostalgic aerial stomps and fluid, combo-oriented combat.
The studio outlined a combat system that supports multi-hit melee combos alongside unlimited ranged attacks.
Different weapons will feature unique attack animations and behaviors, and the game will include nine ultimate skills for finishing moves.
Each ultimate can be upgraded across five tiers, providing a progression path for player abilities.
Platform and release
Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide in 2027.
The developers listed the Nintendo Switch 2 as the target platform in their release notice, and City Connection will handle publishing responsibilities in conjunction with Clear River Games' development work.
Why it matters
This announcement marks a continuation of the Ninja JaJaMaru legacy under a contemporary design ethos, bringing a legacy series into a next-generation Nintendo handheld/home console environment.
The 2027 eShop release gives the game a clear delivery window for consumers and industry observers tracking new software for Nintendo Switch 2.
Credits
The original announcement and details were provided by Clear River Games and City Connection.
Reporting adapted and contextualised from the developer communications.
Author: Alex Seedhouse.
