{"id":3860,"date":"2026-06-19T14:16:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T06:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-switch-2-release-date\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T14:16:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T06:16:27","slug":"shinobi-art-of-vengeance-switch-2-release-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-switch-2-release-date\/","title":{"rendered":"SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Slashes onto Switch 2 on 24 September"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Joe Musashi is coming to Switch 2 \u2014 SEGA and developer Lizardcube have confirmed that <strong>SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance<\/strong> will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on <strong>24 September 2026<\/strong>, with pre-orders now live on the Nintendo eShop and a free demo available to download today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8bXkJAKfCEI\" title=\"SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance \u2758 Game Introduction Trailer\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance \u2758 Game Introduction Trailer \u2014 via SEGA Asia(EN) on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What Is SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance?<\/h2>\n<p>If you missed the August 2025 launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, here is the quick rundown. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is a hand-drawn 2D action platformer developed by <a href=\"https:\/\/asia.sega.com\/shinobi-art-of-vengeance\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lizardcube<\/a> \u2014 the same studio that revived <em>Wonder Boy: The Dragon&#8217;s Trap<\/em> and co-developed <em>Streets of Rage 4<\/em>. It brings back series protagonist Joe Musashi, who returns home to find his village burned and his clan turned to stone, setting off a vengeance quest across over a dozen visually distinct stages.<\/p>\n<p>Combat gives you Joe&#8217;s katana, shuriken, Ninjutsu arts, and Ninpo abilities, with Amulets to upgrade your build as you progress. The game was very well received on its original platforms, praised for its tight controls and gorgeous hand-drawn visuals.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-stage.webp?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance stage environments\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of SEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Switch 2 Version: What&#8217;s Different?<\/h2>\n<p>The Nintendo Switch 2 version arrives with an <strong>updated resolution<\/strong>, making the hand-drawn art look even sharper on the new hardware. Otherwise the core experience is the same acclaimed game \u2014 which is exactly what Switch 2 owners who held off will want to hear.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>free demo is already live on the Nintendo eShop<\/strong>, so you can try it before committing. Save data from the demo carries over to the full game.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shinobi-switch2-announcement.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance coming to Nintendo Switch 2\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of SEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>The SEGA Villains Stage: Majima, Eggman, and Death Adder<\/h2>\n<p>The standout extra is the <strong>SEGA Villains Stage DLC<\/strong>, which pits Joe Musashi against three of SEGA&#8217;s most iconic antagonists across five additional stages with six new music tracks and extra Ninpo abilities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Goro Majima<\/strong> (Like a Dragon \/ Yakuza series)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Eggman<\/strong> (Sonic the Hedgehog)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Death Adder<\/strong> (Golden Axe)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is a genuinely fun concept \u2014 a ninja master taking on SEGA&#8217;s villain roster \u2014 and adds meaningful replay value beyond the main campaign.<\/p>\n<h2>Editions and Pre-Order Details<\/h2>\n<p>Two editions are available for Switch 2:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard Edition<\/strong> \u2014 USD $29.99, digital on the Nintendo eShop<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deluxe Edition<\/strong> (physical game-key card) \u2014 includes the base game, SEGA Villains Stage DLC, translucent character cards, a physical art book, the Ghost Outfit and Medic Lite Amulet in-game items, a digital art book and soundtrack, and 2,000 in-game gold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Singapore eShop pricing will follow regional rates. Pre-orders are open now via the Nintendo eShop \u2014 search <em>SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance<\/em> on your Switch 2. Physical Deluxe Edition orders are available through select retailers.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-combat.webp?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance combat and ninpo abilities\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of SEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Last Words<\/h2>\n<p>Singapore Switch 2 owners now have another must-check title pencilled in for September. SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance sat quietly at the top of many 2D-action best-of lists in 2025, and the Switch 2 port brings it to SEGA fans who were waiting for the right platform. Download the free demo from the eShop today and see for yourself \u2014 24 September is not far off. Check out our <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/game-news\/\">other game news<\/a> for more Switch 2 updates.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Video games\" flags=\"Switch 2 SGD price to be confirmed from eShop\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SEGA and Lizardcube&#8217;s acclaimed ninja action platformer SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 on 24 September 2026. Pre-orders are live and a free demo is on the eShop now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":3856,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[11],"tags":[353,45,277,352],"class_list":["post-3860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-news","tag-lizardcube","tag-nintendo-switch-2","tag-sega","tag-shinobi"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shinobi-art-of-vengeance-key-visual.webp?fit=1920%2C1300&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-10g","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3309,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/donkey-kong-64-nintendo-switch-online-singapore\/","url_meta":{"origin":3860,"position":0},"title":"Donkey Kong 64 Is on Nintendo Switch Online \u2014 Play It Now","date":"June 4, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Donkey Kong 64 hits Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack today. 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