Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on the way to Nintendo Switch
Originally released a decade ago, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is now coming to Nintendo Switch. Daedalic is publishing it on March 18, 2026.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, a modern stealth strategy classic, is returning on Nintendo Switch 2 with support for mouse controls. Additionally, the standalone expansion Aiko’s Choice will be available.
More information about the game and this new version can be found in the following overview:
Developed by Mimimi Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is widely regarded as one of the most influential stealth strategy games of its generation.
Its reputation is backed by a Metacritic score of 85 and a strong awards track record since its original release on PC, including top honors at the German Game Developer Awards (Best German Game, Best PC/Console Game, Best Game Design), plus multiple Editor’s Choice awards internationally.
In addition, Shadow Tactics has built a long-lasting reputation with players worldwide: on Steam, it holds an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating of 96%, based on 30,000+ user reviews, underlining its status as a modern stealth strategy classic with exceptional long-term appeal.
On Nintendo Switch 2, it reaches a new peak:
- Best-in-class console version, featuring Switch 2 mouse-mode support for unmatched precision
- The Ultimate Edition includes the full 25+ hour main campaign and the Aiko’s Choice add-on
- Optimized for Switch 2, with improved loading times and polished performance
- HD (1080p) gameplay at 30 FPS in handheld mode and 4K output at 30 FPS in TV mode
Take a look at a trailer for the title below.
Switch 2 Trailer
The game will be sold digitally for $39.99 at a 10 percent pre-order discount with the Aiko’s Choice DLC costing $19.99 (there’s also an Ultimate Edition bundle for $53.99). Further coverage from today’s Nintendo Direct can be found here.
