SEGA has released a free demo for its upcoming action game SHINOBI: Blade of Vengeance, scheduled to launch on August 29, 2025. The game will be available across multiple platforms, including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. For more details, visit the official website.

Exciting Campaign & Livestream

To celebrate the demo release, SEGA has announced a special campaign. Players who take on the Score Attack challenge and achieve top scores can win Amazon gift cards. Additionally, participants will have a chance to win a Steam Deck (OLED 1TB). For full details, check the official campaign site.

At 9:00 PM JST tonight, Nijisanji VTuber Yashiro Kizuku will be livestreaming his gameplay of the demo, showcasing the game’s core mechanics and features. You can watch the stream here.

Gameplay Highlights

The demo lets players experience “Village of Shadows,” the tutorial stage that sets the stage for Joe Musashi’s revenge tale. Players can enjoy a variety of dynamic ninja techniques and combat actions. The demo features exclusive mechanics and allows unlimited replays, although save data will not carry over to the full release.

Looking Ahead

SHINOBI: Blade of Vengeance is poised to captivate fans of traditional 2D ninja action. With the free demo now live, gamers can get an early taste of the game’s distinct world and fluid combat. Developed in collaboration with Lizardcube, this title from SEGA promises to make a strong impression in the action game genre.

Source: PR TIMES