Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Receives Summer 2025 Release Window for Nintendo Switch and Modern Platforms
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Published on: May 10, 2025
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WayForward Announces Summer 2025 Release for Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution on Nintendo Switch and Modern Platforms
WayForward Technologies, known for its artistry in 2D game development, has officially revealed a new release window for Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution.
This long-anticipated entry in the beloved Shantae series is now slated to launch in Summer 2025 for modern hardware, including the Nintendo Switch, marking a major return for the franchise.
Originally conceived for the Game Boy Advance over two decades ago, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution stood as a 'lost' chapter, with its development halted prior to release.
Now, thanks to the dedication of WayForward's team, this retro-styled title has been fully restored and enhanced for a contemporary audience.
Maintaining the original pixel art flair, the updated version introduces high-definition character art, modernized menus, and fresh visual enhancements to polish the experience on today’s consoles.
Among the most exciting new features is the debut of a four-player versus battle mode.
This competitive addition, complete with new multiplayer arenas, marks a first in the Shantae franchise and offers fresh local multiplayer gameplay beyond the original Game Boy Advance plans.
Matt Bozon, creative director at WayForward, has previously noted the immense effort involved in completing and modernizing Risky Revolution.
In a recent company statement, the studio emphasized its commitment to honoring the legacy of the original while bringing long-requested features to the fan base: “Twenty years after we first began development, we are thrilled to bring Risky Revolution to life with even more content, visual upgrades, and a first-ever four-player battle mode for Shantae fans.”
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution centers on the iconic half-genie hero, Shantae, in a new 2D side-scrolling action-adventure.
The story finds the villainous pirate Risky Boots using an inventive scheme to rotate the geography of Sequin Land, moving entire towns for easier plundering.
Players will leverage classic hair-whip attacks, belly-dance creature transformations—including monkey, elephant, and crab forms—and an innovative mechanic that lets players shift between multilayered environments to solve puzzles, traverse labyrinthine levels, and overcome formidable bosses.
Beyond the main campaign, adventurers can visit familiar towns, gather collectibles, purchase upgrades, and reunite with returning allies like Rottytops, Sky, and Bolo.
The robust content offering is enhanced by the game’s restored visuals and enhanced modern presentation, aiming to satisfy both series fans and newcomers.
The Shantae franchise has earned a dedicated following since its debut on the Game Boy Color, evolving through multiple releases on the eShop and various Nintendo platforms.
The announcement of a definitive launch window for Risky Revolution demonstrates WayForward's ongoing commitment to quality and innovation within the indie development space.
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is expected to arrive in Summer 2025 on Nintendo Switch and other modern platforms.
Fans can look forward to experiencing a long-lost adventure, revitalized with new multiplayer modes and visual improvements.
For updates, follow Nintendo Directs and the WayForward official channels.
