Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance follows longtime series protagonist and master of the ninja arts, Joe Musashi, who arrives home from a previous adventure to find his village burned to the ground and his clan turned into stone.
Driven by vengeance, Joe sets off on an epic quest, battling hordes of enemies and larger-than-life bosses across stunning hand-drawn worlds.
Rife with multiple paths to discover or unlock and packed with smooth, satisfying gameplay, Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance will have players attacking and reacting on the move— and keep them coming back for more.
Who’s that lurking in the shadows? Prepare to unleash the power of the Shinobi and face off against legendary bosses in the SEGA® Villains Stage of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance™!
The first challenger stepping forward to take on Joe Musashi is the evil genius from the Sonic the Hedgehog series, Dr. Eggman. Pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance now to save 10% and unlock the SEGA Villains Stage when it releases early 2026.
More enemies will be revealed, so keep your eye out for more updates!
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Ninja Legacy Challenge
This past weekend, Speedrun.com kicked off a week-long speedrunning challenge in celebration of the upcoming release of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance. Players from all generations can rise to the challenge and enter the competitive fray to see how quickly they can play through both the 1993 classic SHINOBI III: Return of the Ninja Master and the recently released demo of the franchise’s latest entry, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance. The free demo, which features an enhanced version of the game’s first stage, is available now for download on all major platforms. Click HERE or more details on how to participate before the challenge ends on August 24, 2025 @ 11:59 PM UTC / 7:59 PM ET!
Young Dirty Bastard x SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
SHINOBI fans and hip-hop fans alike can experience exclusive new original music from Young Dirty Bastard (YDB) of the Wu Legacy and son of Ol’ Dirty Bastard of the Wu-Tang Clan. Inspired by SHINOBI, “The Path Just Begun” is a new original song by YDB that will be released across music streaming platforms on August 21, 2025. Coinciding with the song's release on the 21st, SEGA will unveil a video that weaves YDB’s music and lyricism together with pulse-pounding gameplay footage from SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance.
For those looking to go all out in full ninja styling and celebrate the SHINOBI franchise, YDB’s apparel brand Dirty Magic recently released a SHINOBI apparel collection. Available for a limited time at Amazon, fans can purchase SHINOBI merchandise, including t-shirts, hoodies, and more.
Key Features:
- Execute the Ninja Arts with Precision - Wield your vast ninja arsenal including the great Katana Oborozuki, Kunai, Ninjutsu arts, and Ninpo to vanquish your foes.
- Master the Way of the Shinobi - Unleash limitless combos with unique combat moves, acquire Amulets for enhanced abilities, and discover Ningi tools to overcome obstacles and uncover new paths.
- Journey Through a Stylistic New World - Venture through more than a dozen unique and visually striking stages, from military bases to a scorching desert, and tackle challenging platforming puzzles.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is available now for pre-order on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Steam for $29.99 USD. It will be available for pre-order on Nintendo eShop at a later date.
- SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Digital Deluxe Edition ($39.99 USD): Fans looking for the ultimate experience will receive early access to the game along with the Digital Deluxe Season Pass which includes:
- Starter Pack with the Ghost Outfit, the Medic Lite Amulet, and In-Game Currency
- Digital Art Book + Soundtrack
- SEGA Villains Stage (Coming Early 2026) featuring bosses based on iconic SEGA villains!
- Pre-order Bonus: Fans who pre-order the game will receive a 10% discount, the Original Arcade Outfit, and Fortune Hunter Amulet.
Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam) on August 29, 2025.