SEGA is excited to announce that the SEGA Villains Stage DLC will be released on April 3, 2026, for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.
Alongside this announcement, an animated trailer featuring Goro Majima, Death Adder, and Dr. Eggman has been unveiled.
Face off against legendary SEGA bosses Goro Majima (Like a Dragon & Yakuza series), Death Adder (Golden Axe series) and Dr. Eggman (Sonic series) in a journey across dimensions!
- 5 crossover stages
- 3 bosses (Goro Majima, Dr. Eggman, Death Adder)
- 2 Boss Rush modes featuring the DLC bosses
- 3 additional Ninpo
- 3 new outfits
- 6 new music tracks
A free update for all players is launching alongside the DLC:
Hardcore Mode – A high-difficulty mode featuring changes in enemy placement and stronger boss attacks will be added.
Additional Combat Settings – New options let you adjust recovery frames, the flash effect when taking damage, and camera shake during combat.
Various other quality-of-life improvements are also planned.
The iconic SHINOBI series returns in an all-new 2D action platformer created by Lizardcube, the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4. This title brings Joe Musashi’s quest for revenge to life with a vibrant hand-drawn look. Players must overcome stages filled with obstacles and take down foes with a vast array of combos. Master the game’s combat and discover what it means to be a ninja.