SEGA® Announces Persona 3 Reload™, Yakuza™ Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 Are Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 This Fall; SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance™ Free Demo Available Now

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    SEGA® Announces Persona 3 Reload™, Yakuza™ Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 Are Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 This Fall; SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance™ Free Demo Available Now

    Newly Announced Titles Join Roster That Includes Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds™, Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut, Puyo Puyo™ Tetris 2S, RAIDOU Remasteraed: The Mystery of the Soulless Army™, Two Point Museum™, and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.™ on Nintendo Switch 2 –

    IRVINE, Calif. – Jul. 31, 2025 – During today’s Nintendo Direct livestream, SEGA announced Persona 3 Reload, Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 this fall. Additionally, a free demo is now available for download for the upcoming 2D action platformer SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, which launches next month on August 29, 2025

    Watch the Persona 3 Reload extended trailer here.

    Watch the Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 announcement trailer here.

    Watch the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance demo trailer here.

     

    Persona 3 Reload (Available October 23, 2025): Enter the Dark Hour where the line between the ordinary and supernatural blur with Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch 2! In this smash-hit RPG remake, players step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate as they enter the hour “hidden” between one day and the next. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of Tartarus, fight with friends and leave a mark on their memories forever.

     

    Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era. Experience the game’s emotional journey like never before with a revamped battle system, cutting-edge graphics and gameplay, enhanced audio featuring all-new English voice-over and much more.

    Pre-orders and wishlisting for Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch 2 are now available. Those who pre-order the game will receive a bonus Persona 4 Golden™ BGM (Background Music) Set, only available before launch. For more information on Persona 3 Reload, visit the official game website

     

     

    Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Available November 13, 2025): Following the launch of Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut in June, Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 continue the beloved series expansion on Nintendo Switch 2.

     

    Yakuza Kiwami is the extreme remake of the game that launched the series nearly 20 years ago. Play as former yakuza Kazuma Kiryu and unwind a 10-billion-yen conspiracy in Tokyo’s red-light district, fueled by his fists and unyielding resolve that will make him a legend.

    Yakuza Kiwami 2 has the ‘Dragon of Dojima’ Kazuma Kiryu return to face the ‘Dragon of Kansai,’ Ryuji Goda in an all-out war between rival Yakuza gangs in the sequel to Yakuza Kiwami.

    For the first time, both titles will also support French, Italian, German, Spanish, LATAM Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Russian text in-game. 

    Players can purchase Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut on Nintendo Switch 2 today to start their series journey before continuing the story on November 13th. For more information on Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2, visit the games’ official websites.

     

     

    SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance (Available August 29, 2025): Available for download starting today, players can try their hand at mastering the ninja arts with the free consumer demo of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, the new 2D action platformer created by Lizardcube, the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4. In the demo, players can explore the first stage of the game, Oboro Village, battling enemies and traversing platforming obstacles through stunning hand-drawn environments. Once you’ve conquered the stage, push your skills further by replaying it— aim for the highest score in Arcade Mode and uncover hidden paths. To provide players a more exciting experience, the demo unlocks certain gameplay abilities that are normally obtained later in the full game.

     

    SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance follows longtime series protagonist and master of the ninja arts, Joe Musashi, who sets off on an epic quest of revenge across a variety of stages and environments. With larger-than-life bosses, a deep combat system, and smooth, satisfying gameplay, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance will have players attacking and reacting on the move — and then coming back for more. 

    The free SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance consumer demo is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. Players can refer to the respective product pages for more details, including how to download the demo. Digital preorders and wishlisting for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance are now available. Fans who pre-order the digital version of the game will receive a 10% discount, the Original Arcade Outfit, and Fortune Hunter Amulet. Physical pre-orders for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Standard Edition are available across the EMEA region for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. North American fans can pre-order a physical Standard Edition, Classic Edition and Collector’s Edition exclusively through the Limited Run Games website.

    Fans who sign up for a SEGA Account, as well as those with existing SEGA Accounts, can link their preferred platform and claim the SEGA Blue Outfit for Joe when it goes live starting Aug. 26 until Sept. 29, 2025. For more details, please click HERE. For more information on SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, visit the official game website.


    About ATLUS

    ATLUS delivers unforgettable, story-driven gameplay experiences to enthusiastic and dedicated fans around the globe. Established in 1986, ATLUS features a portfolio of beloved and long running game series including PERSONA™, which has sold over 27 million units worldwide, and the legendary SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI™. ATLUS games are published in the west by SEGA of America, Inc. with its principal office in Irvine, California. Learn more about ATLUS at www.atlus.com.

    About SEGA of America, Inc.

    SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes innovative experiences for console, PC, mobile and other emerging platforms. SEGA is the first publisher to rank #1 three separate times (2016, 2020, and 2024) in Metacritic’s Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog™, Total War™, Like a Dragon™, Football Manager™, Virtua Fighter™, and Crazy Taxi™, along with Atlus’ Persona series and the critically acclaimed new IP, Metaphor: ReFantazio™. The company is also expanding its transmedia strategy, with numerous film and TV projects underway across multiple franchises. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California. Visit www.sega.com.

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