During PlayStation’s February State of Play, Sega got retro fans buzzing: Shinobi is back. The legendary ninja franchise makes its long-overdue return with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, a slick 2D action platformer developed by LizardCube—the team behind the hand-drawn visuals of Streets of Rage 4. This upcoming release fits into the new wave of IP-revivals and a first glimpse was already seen in the teaser trailer released in late 2023.
Revealed with a cinematic announcement trailer, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance revives the side-scrolling precision and fast-paced combat that defined the series, wrapped in a modern aesthetic. Fans won’t have to wait too long to step back into the shadows—August 29, 2025 is the confirmed release date, with the game launching on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Pre-orders are now available for purchase.
