Raise your katana’s, a new patch for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is coming soon. 

On April 2nd, at 9pm Pacific Time, we will be releasing a patch for all players alongside the DLC release that will include some new content, as well as some quality of life improvements.  Please find the details below: 

“Hardcore” Mode: 

• Enjoy an ultra high-difficulty mode featuring various adjustments to gameplay. In addition to changes to damage taken, health regeneration, and enemy placement, new attack patterns have been added for certain bosses. This mode can only be selected when starting a New Game. 

Combat System Adjustment Features: 

• You can now adjust attack animation duration, flash effects when hit, the intensity of camera shake during combat, and the display of character outlines. 

Added Tutorial View Feature: 

• You can now review tutorials that have been displayed in the game so far. 

Map Improvement: 

• We have expanded the viewable area when opening the map within a stage to improve visibility. 

Bug Fixes: 

• Fixed a bug where Musashi’s position was displayed incorrectly on the map. 

It’s time to sharpen your katana, new challenges await. 

Alongside the DLC release on April 3, we are releasing a free update for all players.  Below is a quick rundown of what you can expect in the latest update: 

• Hardcore Mode 

• New difficulty mode that challenges even a true ninja master.  Includes changes to enemy damage, healing, and placement. Also includes new attack patterns for bosses.  This mode can only be selected when starting a new game. 

• Quality of Life Updates 

• New Gameplay Settings 

• Ability to configure options such as hit stop, hit flash, camera shake, and enable character outlines 

• Map Display Update 

• Increased the map display area when viewed within a stage for improved overall visibility. 

• Resolved a bug that could cause Joe’s position to be misaligned on the map. 

• Tutorials 

• New menu option added for reviewing tutorial information previously encountered in the game. 

Wield the katana and obliterate all who stand in your way!