Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Set for Global Nintendo Switch 2 Release on March 18, 2026
Daedalic Entertainment has officially confirmed that Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun will debut on Nintendo Switch 2, with the worldwide release date scheduled for March 18, 2026.
The announcement was made during the recent Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, providing fans with much-anticipated details about this award-winning stealth strategy game's arrival on Nintendo’s next-generation platform. Developed by Mimimi Games, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is renowned for its intense tactical gameplay set in Japan’s Edo period.
Players lead a group of five specialists—including agile ninja Hayato, expert marksman Takuma, cunning trap-setter Yuki, formidable samurai Mugen, and the master-of-disguise Aiko—each bringing unique skills and backgrounds to a campaign built around strategic depth and character-driven storytelling. Throughout a series of challenging missions, players must analyze patrol routes, manage sightlines, and carefully time their actions to stealthily overcome obstacles.
Success hinges on.
executing multi-character strategies in the shadows, whether that means distracting guards, setting traps, poisoning adversaries, or avoiding confrontation altogether.
The game’s complex interactions and evolving relationships between characters contribute to a narrative as engaging as its tactical gameplay. For the Nintendo Switch 2 release, Daedalic Entertainment promises enhancements tailored for the hardware.
The new port features notably improved loading times and optimized performance.
A major addition is mouse control support via the Joy-Con 2, allowing for greater precision in navigating intricate environments.
When playing in Handheld mode, the game will run at 1080p resolution with a stable 30 frames per second.
Docked in TV mode, Shadow Tactics achieves crisp 4K visuals at the same frame rate, taking full advantage of the Switch 2’s graphical capabilities. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun will be available digitally worldwide via the Nintendo eShop.
This release marks a significant moment not only for fans of strategy games but also for players eager to experience top-tier third-party support on Nintendo Switch 2.
Both Daedalic Entertainment’s publishing expertise and Mimimi Games’ award-winning design reinforce Shadow Tactics’ status as a must-play addition to the Switch 2 library.
The announcement was made during the recent Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, providing fans with much-anticipated details about this award-winning stealth strategy game's arrival on Nintendo’s next-generation platform. Developed by Mimimi Games, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is renowned for its intense tactical gameplay set in Japan’s Edo period.
Players lead a group of five specialists—including agile ninja Hayato, expert marksman Takuma, cunning trap-setter Yuki, formidable samurai Mugen, and the master-of-disguise Aiko—each bringing unique skills and backgrounds to a campaign built around strategic depth and character-driven storytelling. Throughout a series of challenging missions, players must analyze patrol routes, manage sightlines, and carefully time their actions to stealthily overcome obstacles.
Success hinges on.
executing multi-character strategies in the shadows, whether that means distracting guards, setting traps, poisoning adversaries, or avoiding confrontation altogether.
The game’s complex interactions and evolving relationships between characters contribute to a narrative as engaging as its tactical gameplay. For the Nintendo Switch 2 release, Daedalic Entertainment promises enhancements tailored for the hardware.
The new port features notably improved loading times and optimized performance.
A major addition is mouse control support via the Joy-Con 2, allowing for greater precision in navigating intricate environments.
When playing in Handheld mode, the game will run at 1080p resolution with a stable 30 frames per second.
Docked in TV mode, Shadow Tactics achieves crisp 4K visuals at the same frame rate, taking full advantage of the Switch 2’s graphical capabilities. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun will be available digitally worldwide via the Nintendo eShop.
This release marks a significant moment not only for fans of strategy games but also for players eager to experience top-tier third-party support on Nintendo Switch 2.
Both Daedalic Entertainment’s publishing expertise and Mimimi Games’ award-winning design reinforce Shadow Tactics’ status as a must-play addition to the Switch 2 library.
