Shueisha Games and LASTWONDER have confirmed HOSHiN ENGi Re:surrection is in development for Nintendo Switch 2, with a digital release on the Nintendo eShop scheduled worldwide for 2027.
The title adapts Ryu Fujisaki's fan-favourite HOSHiN ENGi manga, which ran in Weekly Shonen Jump during the 1990s and drew inspiration from the 16th-century Chinese epic Investiture of the Gods.
Background and context
HOSHiN ENGi Re:surrection is billed as a roguelite action game that extends the original manga's narrative beyond its conclusion.
Ryu Fujisaki has contributed new character art for the project, including the game's protagonist Toshin.
The developer-credit remains with LASTWONDER while Shueisha Games is handling publishing duties for the Nintendo Switch 2 release.
Publisher summary and paraphrased statements
According to publisher materials, the game centers on repeated dungeon runs with procedurally reconfigured layouts, and combat built around collectible legendary treasures called Paope.
Players combine and upgrade Paope into powerful builds across two equipment slots, while a spirit beast companion adds both ground-based and aerial tactical options.
Key confirmed features
- Dual-slot Paope customisation: Combat uses a Main Paope for primary offence and a Sub Paope to change tactical approaches.
Fully upgraded combinations can unlock evolved attacks.
- Autonomous spirit beast support: Toshin is accompanied by Chuchue Doji, a spirit beast that fights independently on the ground and can be mounted for aerial actions such as evasions and ambushes.
- Branching dungeon paths: Runs take players along split routes between islands, with completion rewards revealed in advance to support strategic decision-making.
- Rewarding progression loop: Secret Arts can be discovered during runs and resources gathered can be spent at a hub to unlock permanent upgrades for Toshin and individual Paope, ensuring progression persists between attempts.
- Bonds with legendary allies: Players will interact with iconic characters from the series, including Taikobo, Supushan, Yozen, Nataku, and Koh Tenka, and strengthen those bonds to gain battlefield support and sparring rewards.
What is confirmed
The only confirmed platform is Nintendo Switch 2, with a digital-only release on the Nintendo eShop in 2027.
Development and publishing credits are confirmed as LASTWONDER and Shueisha Games respectively, and the project retains close ties to Ryu Fujisaki's original manga through art direction and story continuation.
HOSHiN ENGi Re:surrection will be relevant to Nintendo Switch 2 owners and fans of roguelite action titles, and its 2027 eShop launch date gives the developer and publisher time to share further details, trailers, and platform-specific features ahead of release.
The title adapts Ryu Fujisaki's fan-favourite HOSHiN ENGi manga, which ran in Weekly Shonen Jump during the 1990s and drew inspiration from the 16th-century Chinese epic Investiture of the Gods.
Background and context
HOSHiN ENGi Re:surrection is billed as a roguelite action game that extends the original manga's narrative beyond its conclusion.
Ryu Fujisaki has contributed new character art for the project, including the game's protagonist Toshin.
The developer-credit remains with LASTWONDER while Shueisha Games is handling publishing duties for the Nintendo Switch 2 release.
Publisher summary and paraphrased statements
According to publisher materials, the game centers on repeated dungeon runs with procedurally reconfigured layouts, and combat built around collectible legendary treasures called Paope.
Players combine and upgrade Paope into powerful builds across two equipment slots, while a spirit beast companion adds both ground-based and aerial tactical options.
Key confirmed features
- Dual-slot Paope customisation: Combat uses a Main Paope for primary offence and a Sub Paope to change tactical approaches.
Fully upgraded combinations can unlock evolved attacks.
- Autonomous spirit beast support: Toshin is accompanied by Chuchue Doji, a spirit beast that fights independently on the ground and can be mounted for aerial actions such as evasions and ambushes.
- Branching dungeon paths: Runs take players along split routes between islands, with completion rewards revealed in advance to support strategic decision-making.
- Rewarding progression loop: Secret Arts can be discovered during runs and resources gathered can be spent at a hub to unlock permanent upgrades for Toshin and individual Paope, ensuring progression persists between attempts.
- Bonds with legendary allies: Players will interact with iconic characters from the series, including Taikobo, Supushan, Yozen, Nataku, and Koh Tenka, and strengthen those bonds to gain battlefield support and sparring rewards.
What is confirmed
The only confirmed platform is Nintendo Switch 2, with a digital-only release on the Nintendo eShop in 2027.
Development and publishing credits are confirmed as LASTWONDER and Shueisha Games respectively, and the project retains close ties to Ryu Fujisaki's original manga through art direction and story continuation.
HOSHiN ENGi Re:surrection will be relevant to Nintendo Switch 2 owners and fans of roguelite action titles, and its 2027 eShop launch date gives the developer and publisher time to share further details, trailers, and platform-specific features ahead of release.
