Publisher Marvelous and developer Vanillaware have announced Muramasa: Revenant Blades for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch in early 2027.
In North America, the standard edition will cost $49.99 on PlayStation 5 and Switch, and $59.99 on Switch 2, featuring the full game on the card. A limited edition will also be available for $89.99 and $99.99, containing a copy of the game, collectible art book, limited soundtrack CD with select tracks from the game, and a 10 inches by 14 inches folding byobu folding screen. Details regarding digital editions will be announced at a later date.
In Europe, the standard edition will cost €49.99 / £44.99 for all platforms, and the limited edition will cost €69.99 / £59.99. The limited edition in Europe only contains the game and a collectible art book.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Deep in Japan’s past, a great conflict erupts over the ownership of fabled and powerful samurai swords forged by the legendary Senji Muramasa. These swords grant their owner both incredible power and a madness that can be sated only by blood. As various factions clash over these mythical weapons, demons and evil spirits drawn to the bloodshed rampage across the land. These fables explore the fates of six diverse characters whose lives are thrown into chaos by these revenant blades.
“In the shadows of myth dwell the dreaded demon blades—wicked weapons possessed of an insatiable bloodlust. Legend says unsheathing such a sword spells doom for whomever wields it…”
Behold the legend of the Demon Blades, refined for a new generation! Experience the metamorphosis and triumphant re-emergence of the Vanillaware x Marvelous classic 2D action RPG in Muramasa: Revenant Blades. Live through the mythical stories of six different protagonists, each with their own unique journey and skills, captured in Vanillaware’s signature style, and meticulously upgraded to stunning 4K for modern platforms—marking the legendary developer’s long-awaited entrance on PC.
Experience these epic tales like never before thanks to an all-new English localization and, for the first time, English voiceover. New modes, mechanics, and gameplay styles transform this Vanillaware masterpiece into the ultimate version for fans new and old. Hack and slash your way through this gorgeous fairy-tale interpretation of Japan’s Genroku period and restore peace before the call of the cursed swords leads the land to damnation.
Key Features
- The Ultimate Muramasa – A brand-new localization, including English voiceover, provides immersion like never before. Plus, all six stories are available from the start, confirming this as the complete version of this unforgettable tale.
- Fluid and Frenetic Gameplay – The side-scrolling, hack-and-slash action has never been better with updated controls, over 100 swords to forge, and dozens of skills to upgrade, master, and customize.
- Breathtaking Beauty – Muramasa‘s fantastical world has been meticulously upgraded to gorgeous 4K, bringing characters, maps, and animations to vibrant life with stunning clarity.
- Reforged and Refined – Variable gameplay styles and new modes give you more ways to play this classic adventure, and to appreciate the game’s magnificent art and animations from a fresh perspective.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.
Announce Trailer
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