Shinobi Art of Vengeance Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Lands on Switch 2 September 24 With Resolution Upgrade and SEGA Villains DLC SEGA and Lizardcube are bringing Shinobi: Art of Vengeance to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026, nearly 13 months after the hand-drawn 2D action platformer debuted on the original Switch and other platforms. The Switch 2 version runs at an improved resolution, though SEGA has not specified exact targets. Pricing starts at $29.99 for the standard edition, with pre-orders live now on the Nintendo eShop.

Buyers can also grab digital and physical Deluxe Editions that bundle the SEGA Villains Stage DLC, pitting protagonist Joe Musashi against three legendary SEGA antagonists: Dr. Eggman (Sonic the Hedgehog), Goro Majima (Like a Dragon/Yakuza), and Death Adder (Golden Axe). The Deluxe pack also includes a ghost outfit, medic lite amulet, digital art book and soundtrack, 2000 gold coins, the original arcade outfit, and a fortune hunter amulet. The physical version uses a game-key card rather than a true cartridge release, though it comes with the DLC and additional physical bonuses.

Developed by Lizardcube, the team behind the acclaimed Streets of Rage 4, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance follows series veteran Joe Musashi as he returns home to find his village destroyed and his clan turned to stone. The game features more than a dozen hand-drawn stages spanning military bases to scorching deserts, with multiple paths, unlockable routes, and a combat system built around katana strikes, kunai throws, ninjutsu arts, and Ninpo abilities.

Nintendo Life awarded the original Switch version 8 out of 10, calling it "a beautifully crafted return for Joe Musashi." The game originally launched August 29, 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

SEGA later released a resolution update for the Switch version in September 2025, followed by the SEGA Villains Stage DLC. The Switch 2 edition will be available both physically and digitally starting September 24 at $29.99.