Shinobi: Art of Vengeance confirms Nintendo Switch physical release [update: full details]

March 26: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, which was previously announced for Nintendo Switch, today confirmed that a physical release will be available. Limited Run Games is working with SEGA on the boxed versions.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance will be available standalone, but it seems that a collector’s edition is in the works. Details about it will be provided at a later date.

For those that need a refresher on the game, read the following overview:

The iconic Shinobi returns in an 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. 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.

Key Features

• Wield your vast ninja arsenal including the great Katana Oborozuki, Kunai, Ninjutsu arts, and Ninpo to vanquish your foes.
• Unleash limitless combos with unique combat moves, acquire Amulets for enhanced abilities, and discover Ningi tools to overcome obstacles and uncover new paths.
• Venture through more than a dozen unique and visually striking stages, from military bases to a scorching desert, challenging platforming puzzles, and hidden secrets.

Thanks to Limited Run Games for today’s news. Pre-orders for the Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Nintendo Switch physical release later with the game launching digitally this August. Coverage of other recently announced boxed editions can be found here.

May 21: Full details about the physical release are available. Aside from the standard edition, there’ll be a Classic Edition and a Collector’s Edition.

They include the following:

Classic Edition

• Shinboi: Art of Vengeance Game – includes DLC
  • Ghost Outfit
  • SEGA Villains Stage Downloadable Content
  • Medic Lite Amulet
  • Digital Art Book and Soundtrack
  • 2000 Gold
• Deluxe Clamshell Case – Fits Game Case and Steelbook
• Steelbook

Collector’s Edition

• Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Game – includes DLC
  • Ghost Outfit
  • SEGA Villains Stage Downloadable Content
  • Medic Lite Amulet
  • Digital Art Book and Soundtrack
  • 2000 Gold
• Deluxe Clamshell Case – Fits Game Case and Steelbook
• Official Deluxe Soundtrack CD
• Hardcover Artbook
• Steelbook
• 8” Tall Joe Musashi Statue
• Individually numbered Shikishi Board featuring art by Ben Fiquet
• All-New issue of SEGA Visions Magazine 

Pre-orders start on May 30, 2025 here.