Last Updated on Jun 19, 2026 @ 13:43:32 PM.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance launched last year on PC, XBOX and PS5, to much critical acclaim, but some fans were left wondering when it’d arrive on Nintendo Switch 2. Well, thanks to SEGA, we now know the release date, and it’s adding to the most packed month of the year, releasing September 24th.
Following the return after a mission, Joe Musashi finds his village destroyed and his clan turned to stone. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance follows him on his quest to right the wrongs, all wrapped up in a beautiful side-scrolling adventure.
Per SEGA:
Today, SEGA® of America and Lizardcube officially announced that the acclaimed 2D action platformer SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance™ will release on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026, and will be available in both digital and physical editions.
Created in collaboration with Lizardcube, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance follows longtime series protagonist and master of the ninja arts, Joe Musashi, who arrives home from a previous adventure to find his village burned to the ground and his clan turned into stone. Driven by vengeance, Joe sets off on an epic quest, battling hordes of enemies and larger-than-life bosses across stunning hand-drawn worlds. Rife with multiple paths to discover or unlock and packed with smooth, satisfying gameplay, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance will have players attacking and reacting on the move and keep them coming back for more.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance on Nintendo Switch 2 will retail starting at £24.99 GBP. It is also available as a digital Deluxe Edition as well as a physical Deluxe Edition (see product page for pricing and details). The Deluxe Editions include the SEGA Villains Stage DLC which pits Joe Musashi against three legendary SEGA foes: the evil genius Dr. Eggman (Sonic the Hedgehog™), the “mad dog” of Shimano Goro Majima (Like a Dragon™/Yakuza™) and the ruthless giant Death Adder (Golden Axe™).
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is also available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Nintendo Switch. For more details on the various digital and physical editions, pricing, downloadable demo and more please visit the official game website. For more information on all other SEGA games, please visit www.sega.com or follow along on YouTube, Instagram and X.
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