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.

The stage is set for three epic showdowns!

SEGA and Lizardcube officially announced that the Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance SEGA Villains Stage DLC will release on April 3, 2026 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Nintendo Switch.

Master of the ninja arts Joe Musashi will face his fiercest battles yet as he takes on three legendary SEGA foes: the ruthless giant Death Adder (Golden Axe™), the “mad dog” of Shimano Goro Majima (Like a Dragon™/Yakuza™) and the evil genius Dr. Eggman (Sonic the Hedgehog™).

The SEGA Villains Stage DLC will take players through exciting new stages featuring stunning worlds inspired by beloved SEGA franchises. The DLC will include:

• Three new bosses
• Five new stages 
• Two new Boss Rush modes 
• Three new ninpo
• Three new outfits 
• Six new music tracks 

The SEGA Villains Stage DLC is included with purchase of the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game. Players who own the Standard Edition of the game can get in on the action by purchasing the DLC as a standalone item ($9.99 MSRP USD) or as an upgrade pack ($11.99 MSRP USD) when the DLC releases on April 3, 2026. For more details on pricing and availability, please refer to the respective platform product pages.

Free Update Patch

Alongside the DLC release on April 3rd, Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance will also receive a free update patch. The patch will add a “Hardcore Mode” and combat system adjustments, and includes updates to character outlines, map and tutorial display features.

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 for Nintendo Switch,  PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam).