Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition for PS5 now available
A free upgrade for existing owners.
WayForward has released the PlayStation 5 version of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition for $29.99. Users who already own the PlayStation 4 version of the game are eligible for a free upgrade.
Here is an overview of the game, via WayForward:
Initially brought to life through a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2013, then released on multiple platforms in 2016, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is the fourth installment in the fan-favorite Shantae series. As Shantae, players utilize hair-whip attacks, a variety of spells, and dance-based animal forms to traverse various regions of Sequin Land and defend it against a rogue’s gallery of villains, including the explosive Ammo Baron, the terrifying Hypno Baron, and Shantae’s nemesis, the scourge of the Seven Seas, lady pirate Risky Boots!
Alongside the main game, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition also includes the following modes, offering captivating new play mechanics and gameplay features:
- Hero Mode – Replay the adventure with the main transformations unlocked!
- Hard Core Mode – A classic, tough-as-nails difficulty setting for those craving an “old-school” challenge.
- Pirate Queen’s Quest – Play this alternate storyline as the nefarious Risky Boots!
- Friends to the End – Play a new adventure as Shantae’s friends – Sky, Bolo, and Rottytops!
- Ninja Mode – An arcade-style adventure! Dash and slash with ninja speed!
- Beach Mode – An arcade-style adventure! Hit the beach and don’t get sunburned!
- Officer Mode – An arcade-style adventure! Switch up your surroundings!
- Jammies Mode – Prepare for the ultimate pillow fight!
As with previous releases of the Ultimate Edition, the game comes complete with an assortment of bonuses, including alternate outfit colors (Shantae’s blue costume, Risky’s black costume, and Shantae’s blue swimsuit) and Shantae’s Tinkerbat transformation. The PlayStation 5 version also adds system-specific features such as DualSense support and Activity functionality.
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is also available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, Wii U, PS Vita, PC via Steam, and Stadia.
Watch the launch trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.