Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 with Exclusive Features and Ultimate Edition
Adding to the growing roster of tactical experiences available on Nintendo’s cutting-edge hardware, Mimimi Games and Daedalic Entertainment have officially released Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun for the Nintendo Switch 2.
This definitive edition is now accessible via the Switch 2 eShop, marking another significant arrival for real-time tactics fans on the platform. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, renowned for its engaging strategic gameplay set in the Edo period of Japan, places players at the command of a group of skilled assassins.
Developed by Mimimi Games—an acclaimed studio recognized for raising the bar in the tactical genre—the game first garnered widespread praise on other platforms for its intricate mission design, intuitive controls, and deep stealth mechanics.
The new Switch 2 version brings a finely tuned experience tailored for Nintendo’s latest console.
According to our in-depth review, Shadow Tactics delivers "an exceptional real-time tactics adventure, blending outstanding gameplay, impressive visuals, and a selection of cleverly crafted missions.
Players are invited to embrace their inner ninja and lead a team of stealthy operatives through a series of complex scenarios." One of the standout features of the Switch 2 edition is the innovative mouse-mode support, offering an unprecedented level of precision for a console tactics game.
Reviewer PJ O'Reilly noted that the console’s new mouse-style controls stand out among comparable titles, providing exceptional accuracy that is especially valued by tactics enthusiasts who prioritize responsive gameplay. Key features of Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on Nintendo Switch 2 include: - Best-in-class console port with exclusive mouse-mode control support, enhancing precision and strategic input. - Ultimate Edition content, featuring the comprehensive main campaign (over 25 hours of gameplay) and the acclaimed Aiko’s Choice expansion. - Optimized fully for Switch 2 hardware, ensuring quicker loading times and smoother performance compared to earlier generations. - Enhanced resolution options: 1080p gameplay at 30 FPS in handheld mode and up to 4K at 30 FPS in TV mode. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Ultimate Edition is available now for purchase on the Switch 2 eShop, priced at £32.49 / €39.99 / $39.99.
Players who wish to experience just the Aiko’s Choice standalone add-on can do so for £15 / €19.99 / $19.99.
This release cements Shadow Tactics as one of the premier tactics experiences available on Nintendo’s versatile new hybrid console.
For strategy fans and stealth aficionados, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun’s arrival on Switch 2 is cause for celebration—offering top-tier tactical gameplay, exclusive Switch 2 features, and the complete story in one polished package.
This definitive edition is now accessible via the Switch 2 eShop, marking another significant arrival for real-time tactics fans on the platform. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, renowned for its engaging strategic gameplay set in the Edo period of Japan, places players at the command of a group of skilled assassins.
Developed by Mimimi Games—an acclaimed studio recognized for raising the bar in the tactical genre—the game first garnered widespread praise on other platforms for its intricate mission design, intuitive controls, and deep stealth mechanics.
The new Switch 2 version brings a finely tuned experience tailored for Nintendo’s latest console.
According to our in-depth review, Shadow Tactics delivers "an exceptional real-time tactics adventure, blending outstanding gameplay, impressive visuals, and a selection of cleverly crafted missions.
Players are invited to embrace their inner ninja and lead a team of stealthy operatives through a series of complex scenarios." One of the standout features of the Switch 2 edition is the innovative mouse-mode support, offering an unprecedented level of precision for a console tactics game.
Reviewer PJ O'Reilly noted that the console’s new mouse-style controls stand out among comparable titles, providing exceptional accuracy that is especially valued by tactics enthusiasts who prioritize responsive gameplay. Key features of Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on Nintendo Switch 2 include: - Best-in-class console port with exclusive mouse-mode control support, enhancing precision and strategic input. - Ultimate Edition content, featuring the comprehensive main campaign (over 25 hours of gameplay) and the acclaimed Aiko’s Choice expansion. - Optimized fully for Switch 2 hardware, ensuring quicker loading times and smoother performance compared to earlier generations. - Enhanced resolution options: 1080p gameplay at 30 FPS in handheld mode and up to 4K at 30 FPS in TV mode. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Ultimate Edition is available now for purchase on the Switch 2 eShop, priced at £32.49 / €39.99 / $39.99.
Players who wish to experience just the Aiko’s Choice standalone add-on can do so for £15 / €19.99 / $19.99.
This release cements Shadow Tactics as one of the premier tactics experiences available on Nintendo’s versatile new hybrid console.
For strategy fans and stealth aficionados, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun’s arrival on Switch 2 is cause for celebration—offering top-tier tactical gameplay, exclusive Switch 2 features, and the complete story in one polished package.
