SEGA and Lizardcube will release Shinobi: Art of Vengeance for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026. Pre-orders are available now through the Nintendo eShop, with the Switch 2 version starting at $29.99. The game first launched on August 29, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam, where it currently holds 83 percent positive user reviews.
The new release will also be joined by a physical Deluxe Edition for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2, with the Switch 2 edition delivered as a game-key card. The package includes the base game, the SEGA Villains Stage DLC, translucent character cards, a physical art book, the in-game Ghost Outfit, the Medic Lite Amulet, a digital art book and soundtrack, 2,000 in-game gold, and more. The DLC pits Joe Musashi against three famous SEGA villains: Dr. Eggman from Sonic the Hedgehog, Goro Majima from Like a Dragon, and Death Adder from Golden Axe.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance brings Joe Musashi back into the spotlight after he returns from a previous adventure and finds his village burned to the ground, with his clan turned to stone. That setup launches a revenge-driven action platformer built around hand-drawn worlds, large bosses, multiple paths, and a constant rhythm of attacking, moving, and reacting on the fly.
The game’s quality is a big part of why the Switch 2 version stands out. Its strongest elements are the hand-drawn art, animation, broad but focused level design, fluid movement, and fast combat. Platforming and exploration are supported by wall-jumps, wall-runs, double jumps, air-dashes, a grappling hook, and other ninja tools, while each stage rewards players who search off the main path for secrets and resources.
There are some weaker points as well. Certain supporting story elements are less compelling, the glider can slow the pace compared to the rest of Musashi’s movement kit, and the final fight can become frustrating if the character has not been upgraded enough. The original Switch version could also show slowdown when the screen became especially busy. For Switch 2 owners, this new edition could become a stronger way to play an action platformer that has already been received positively by players.
