SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Unveils Sega Villains Stage DLC Featuring Death Adder and Dr. Eggman

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, the action-packed homage to classic ninja gaming, is set to deliver an exciting expansion with its newly announced Sega Villains Stage DLC.

Developed by Lizardcube and published by Sega, this title has captured the attention of retro enthusiasts and new players alike since its debut on the Nintendo Switch platform.

The game immerses players in the role of legendary ninja Joe Musashi, who returns to face both fresh threats and familiar foes from Sega’s storied past. The upcoming Sega Villains Stage DLC, scheduled for release in early 2026, is shaping up to be a must-play addition for fans of the franchise.

Sega confirmed via a trailer that players will soon be able to challenge classic villains, starting with Dr.

Eggman, the notorious adversary from the iconic Sonic the Hedgehog series.

Hot on the heels of this announcement, Sega and developer Lizardcube revealed that the formidable Death Adder—an infamous boss from the Golden Axe franchise—will also join the villainous lineup. In an official statement, Sega highlighted the dramatic face-off awaiting players: “Joe Musashi puts his katana to the test against a true SEGA giant—Death Adder from the Golden Axe series,” the publisher explained.

“Players can look forward to squaring off against him, Dr.

Eggman, and an as-yet unannounced third villain in the Sega Villains Stage DLC for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance.” This announcement follows closely behind a recent title update for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, designed to further polish the Nintendo Switch experience.

The update included improvements to graphical resolution and addressed various bugs, reinforcing Lizardcube’s commitment to visual quality and gameplay stability.

Since its initial launch, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance has garnered positive attention for reviving classic arcade gameplay while introducing fresh content through timed DLC releases and regular patches. The addition of Sega’s legendary antagonists not only broadens the game’s appeal across generations of players, but also serves as a celebration of the company’s deep-rooted legacy in video game culture.

With Joe Musashi set to battle both Dr.

Eggman and Death Adder, and the promise of one more mysterious villain to be revealed, this DLC is poised to become a highlight of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance’s post-launch roadmap.

Players eager to test their skills against some of Sega’s most iconic villains should watch for the Sega Villains Stage DLC in early 2026 on the Nintendo Switch eShop and other supported platforms. Keep following Nintendo Directs and official Sega channels for the latest updates on SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance and its anticipated content expansions.

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