SEGA has confirmed that Shinobi: Art of Vengeance will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide on 24 September 2026, releasing both at retail and digitally via the Nintendo eShop.
Developed in collaboration with Lizardcube, the 2D action-platformer is being adapted for Nintendo's portable home console successor with an updated resolution for the platform.
Background and context
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance follows longtime series protagonist Joe Musashi as he returns to find his village burned and his clan turned to stone.
The title is presented in a distinctive hand-drawn visual style created in partnership with Lizardcube and combines fast-paced combat with exploration across multiple paths and stages.
Developer and platform details
SEGA confirmed the Switch 2 launch as a cross-format release: physical copies will be available alongside a digital edition on the Nintendo eShop.
The company specifically noted that this port includes a resolution update to better suit Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
Rewritten notable statements
In coverage of the original Nintendo Switch release, critic Alex Seedhouse wrote that, coming into Art of Vengeance without prior experience of the Shinobi series, he found the game to be a hybrid that blends traditional beat-'em-up action with Metroidvania-style exploration.
He praised the game's striking visual presentation while noting that the original Switch version showed some compromises in performance and image quality compared with other platforms.
Key features
- Precision Ninja Combat: Wield a diverse arsenal including the Katana Oborozuki, kunai, and ninjutsu arts to confront varied enemy types.
- Deep Combat Systems: Execute long combos, equip Amulets to enhance abilities, and use Ningi tools to access new areas and overcome obstacles.
- Hand-Drawn Worlds: Traverse more than a dozen visually distinct stages—from military complexes to desert environments—each with platforming challenges, bosses, and hidden secrets.
Release information
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance will be available worldwide for Nintendo Switch 2 on 24 September 2026 via retail outlets and the Nintendo eShop.
SEGA and Lizardcube’s collaboration aims to bring the title’s signature visuals and action to Nintendo’s next-generation portable home console with improved resolution.
For players and industry observers, the Switch 2 release offers an opportunity to experience the title on Nintendo’s updated hardware while preserving the core design and stage variety that defined the original release.
Developed in collaboration with Lizardcube, the 2D action-platformer is being adapted for Nintendo's portable home console successor with an updated resolution for the platform.
Background and context
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance follows longtime series protagonist Joe Musashi as he returns to find his village burned and his clan turned to stone.
The title is presented in a distinctive hand-drawn visual style created in partnership with Lizardcube and combines fast-paced combat with exploration across multiple paths and stages.
Developer and platform details
SEGA confirmed the Switch 2 launch as a cross-format release: physical copies will be available alongside a digital edition on the Nintendo eShop.
The company specifically noted that this port includes a resolution update to better suit Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
Rewritten notable statements
In coverage of the original Nintendo Switch release, critic Alex Seedhouse wrote that, coming into Art of Vengeance without prior experience of the Shinobi series, he found the game to be a hybrid that blends traditional beat-'em-up action with Metroidvania-style exploration.
He praised the game's striking visual presentation while noting that the original Switch version showed some compromises in performance and image quality compared with other platforms.
Key features
- Precision Ninja Combat: Wield a diverse arsenal including the Katana Oborozuki, kunai, and ninjutsu arts to confront varied enemy types.
- Deep Combat Systems: Execute long combos, equip Amulets to enhance abilities, and use Ningi tools to access new areas and overcome obstacles.
- Hand-Drawn Worlds: Traverse more than a dozen visually distinct stages—from military complexes to desert environments—each with platforming challenges, bosses, and hidden secrets.
Release information
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance will be available worldwide for Nintendo Switch 2 on 24 September 2026 via retail outlets and the Nintendo eShop.
SEGA and Lizardcube’s collaboration aims to bring the title’s signature visuals and action to Nintendo’s next-generation portable home console with improved resolution.
For players and industry observers, the Switch 2 release offers an opportunity to experience the title on Nintendo’s updated hardware while preserving the core design and stage variety that defined the original release.
