SEGA Villains Invade SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance with Yakuza’s Majima and More in 2026 DLC

SEGA has officially revealed the final lineup for the highly anticipated SEGA Villains Stage DLC coming to SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, with Goro Majima—the infamous 'Mad Dog of Shimano' from the Yakuza and Like A Dragon franchises—joining the roster of formidable antagonists.

This exciting announcement follows updates earlier in the year where iconic villains Dr.

Eggman from Sonic the Hedgehog and Death Adder from Golden Axe were confirmed as challenging adversaries for the new content.

The SEGA Villains Stage DLC is set to launch in early 2026 across platforms including the Nintendo Switch, further strengthening Lizardcube's ambitious vision for the acclaimed action series. Originally released by developers Lizardcube and published by SEGA, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance has revitalized the cherished ninja action franchise for modern audiences.

The game, available via eShop for the Nintendo Switch and other platforms, places players back in the shoes of the legendary Joe Musashi for an intense side-scrolling experience steeped in classic SEGA flair. SEGA’s official statement highlights: “Goro Majima joins Dr.

Eggman and Death Adder to complete the trio of villains in the SEGA Villains Stage DLC for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance.

This marks Joe Musashi’s greatest trial yet.

Sharpen your katana and test your ninja skills by playing SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance now.

Purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition to secure access to the DLC when it launches in early 2026.” This major DLC will feature special boss encounters, where players will face legendary villains from SEGA’s rich gaming history.

Dr.

Eggman, best known as Sonic’s archenemy, and Death Adder, the imposing boss of the Golden Axe series, had previously been revealed, generating excitement for nostalgic and new SEGA fans alike.

The inclusion of Goro Majima—the unpredictable and charismatic "Mad Dog" from the Yakuza universe—cements the DLC as a significant crossover event, uniting characters from across SEGA’s multifaceted franchises. In addition to content updates, recent patches for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance have improved performance on the Nintendo Switch platform, boosting resolution and addressing key bugs for a smoother, high-fidelity experience.

These improvements continue to fortify the game’s reputation among retro and modern action fans since its original release. With the SEGA Villains Stage DLC scheduled for early 2026, players have a unique opportunity to relive classic confrontations with some of the most memorable adversaries in video game history.

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance’s continuing support and collaboration with SEGA’s renowned properties highlight its standing in the current gaming landscape and affirm its appeal among both legacy fans and newcomers to the franchise.

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