SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance News

It’s been more years than I care to remember since I played SHINOBI, sitting on my friend’s floor eating junk food. Still, the legendary ninja Joe Musashi returns to action this summer. After spending time with SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance at Summer Game Fest, I’m happy to say that SEGA and developer Lizardcube have crafted something truly special. While it easily could have been a standard revival, the team behind this title has done much more, delivering a testament to what the series has meant to people in a modern 2D action game that respects its heritage while pushing the genre forward.

Set to launch later this year for PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance finds Joe returning to his village just as a force of evil attacks, reducing it to ash and turning his clan to stone. The demo showcased two distinct stages that highlighted the game’s impressive range, from intimate character moments to explosive... Read more

Discover the motivation behind Joe's quest for vengeance as he faces an unparalleled evil.

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance launches on August 29th

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A paramilitary faction known as ENE Corp seizes territories across the world, decimating their defenses in little time. Only one threat to their dominion remains: the Oboro Clan, led by the legendary Joe Musashi. Aware of the danger they pose to his ambitions, Ruse, the mastermind behind ENE Corp, launches a full-scale assault on Oboro Village. Musashi and his allies must fight back and put an end to ENE Corp's reign of terror.

[h2]Characters[/h2]

[h2]Joe Musashi[/h2]
The protagonist. Head of the Oboro Clan, a tribe of ninjas that has protected peace from within the shadows for generations. Though he's a man of few words, his clan puts their utmost trust in him.


[h2]Lord Ruse[/h2]
The mastermind behind paramilitary organization ENE Corp. He commands his troops with callous tact and an iron fist. Fearing the might of the Oboro Clan, he sets in motion a plan to eliminate them once and for all.



[h3]Yamato[/h3]
Joe Musashi's canine companion. Yamato can grow larger to aid Joe in battle or carry him on his back.


[h3]Tomoe[/h3]
A spirited young member of the Oboro Clan who is fully devoted to Joe Musashi's tutelage. She dreams of becoming a ninja strong enough to shield the clan from any danger.



[h3]Naoko[/h3]
Joe Musashi's wife. Kind and mild-mannered as she is, she isn't afraid to offer Joe valuable advice and support from time to time.


[h2]Oboro Village Stage Introduction Video[/h2]
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Wanna play an action platformer about a badass ninja named Joe Musashi? Streets of Rage 4 developer Lizardcube is reviving the much-loved and much-hated Shinobi series this year, as announced by Sega at Sony's recent State of Play. The return of the famous ninja action series will happen this year, on August 29...
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The iconic SHINOBI returns in this all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.

Play as the legendary Shinobi Joe Musashi, master of the ninja arts and wielder of the Oborozuki, the great katana. After finding your village burned to the ground and your clan turned into stone, you must set off on a quest for vengeance, ready to face an unparalleled evil and avenge your clan.

In SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, you will travel across uniquely handcrafted environments from secret military bases to rural Japanese villages, utilizing an arsenal of ninja skills, mystical attacks and deadly combinations and moves, such as the fatal Shinobi Execution, to take on any foes who would dare stand in your way.

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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance will be available August, 29, 2025!

Pre-order SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance and receive a 10% discount, the Original Arcade Outfit, and Fortune Hunter Amulet.



Purchase the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Digital Deluxe Edition and play the game 3 days early, receive the Ghost Outfit, Medic Lite Amulet, In-Game Currency, Digital Artbook & Soundtrack, and SEGA Villains Stage, featuring bosses based on iconic SEGA villains.

It includes:
• Base Game
• Play the game 3 days early
• Digital Deluxe Season Pass:
o Starter Pack: the Ghost Outfit, the Medic Lite Amulet, and In-Game Currency
o SEGA Villains Stage (Coming Early 2026)
o Digital Art Book + Soundtrack