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Updated · InvenGlobal · Jun 19

SEGA Sets Shinobi: Revenge of the Slash Switch 2 Release for Sept. 24, Opens Pre-Orders

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Updated · InvenGlobal · Jun 19

SEGA Sets Shinobi: Revenge of the Slash Switch 2 Release for Sept. 24, Opens Pre-Orders

Q: Is Shinobi's revival a faithful remake or a complete reimagining for the new Nintendo console?

It is a complete reimagining, not a faithful remake. The available details point to *Shinobi: Revenge of the Slash* as a modern reboot built around the classic Shinobi identity rather than a scene-by-scene recreation of an older game. The supporting material describes it as an “all-new 2D action platformer” with a hand-drawn visual style, a new story centered on Joe Musashi’s revenge quest, and modern combat systems such as combo-driven action, equippable charms and amulets, and new tools. That makes it closer to a fresh revival of the franchise than a preservationist remake. The involvement of the *Streets of Rage 4* team also supports that reading, since Lizardcube is known for updating Sega properties with contemporary presentation and mechanics while keeping their core spirit intact. The Nintendo Switch 2 announcement itself does not suggest a ground-up remake of a specific legacy title. Instead, it presents the game as a current release getting a Switch 2 version on September 24, with digital pre-orders, deluxe content, costumes, charms, soundtrack, and DLC such as the “SEGA Villains Stage.” Those are the markers of a modern commercial relaunch, not a strict archival remake. So the best reading is that Sega is reviving *Shinobi* by reimagining it for modern players and hardware, while preserving recognizable elements like Joe Musashi, side-scrolling action, and the series’ ninja theme.

1 articles · Updated · InvenGlobal · Jun 19

Sept. 24 is the release date SEGA Publishing Korea set for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Shinobi: Revenge of the Slash, with digital pre-orders now live on the Nintendo eShop.
Digital Deluxe pre-orders are also open, bundling the base game with a Starter Pack, the SEGA Villains Stage, and a digital artbook and soundtrack.
Pre-order buyers get two in-game bonuses: Joe Musashi's Original Arcade Costume and the Blessing charm.
SEGA also released Accolade Trailer 2 alongside the announcement, highlighting favorable coverage from Korean gaming media, while the SEGA Villains Stage will be sold separately as DLC from launch day.