SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance SEGA Villains Stage DLC launches April 3rd

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance SEGA Villains Stage DLC launches April 3rd

– Free update adds Hardcore Mode and more –

Today SEGA® and Lizardcube officially announced that the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance™ SEGA Villains Stage DLC will release on April 3, 2026 for PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Nintendo Switch.

Master of the ninja arts Joe Musashi will face his fiercest battles yet as he takes on three legendary SEGA foes: the ruthless giant Death Adder (Golden Axe™), the “mad dog” of Shimano Goro Majima (Like a Dragon™/Yakuza™) and the evil genius Dr. Eggman (Sonic the Hedgehog™).

Check out the new animated “villains” trailer inspired by the game for a sneak peek of the new SEGA Villains Stage DLC:

The SEGA Villains Stage DLC will take players through five epic new stages featuring stunning worlds inspired by beloved SEGA franchises. The DLC will also include:

• Two new Boss Rush modes 
• Three new ninpo
• Three new Joe Musashi outfits 
• Six new music tracks 

The SEGA Villains Stage DLC is included with purchase of the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game. Players who own the Standard Edition of the game can get in on the action by purchasing the DLC as a standalone item (£8.99) or the Digital Upgrade Pack (£10.99) when the DLC releases on April 3, 2026. For more details on pricing and availability, please refer to the respective platform product pages.

Free Update Patch

Alongside the DLC release on April 3rd, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance will also receive a free update patch. The patch will add a “Hardcore Mode” and combat system adjustments, and includes updates to character outlines, map and tutorial display features.

For more information on SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance and the SEGA Villains Stage DLC, visit the official game webpage. To learn more about other SEGA games and stay up to date on the latest SEGA news, please visit SEGA.com.

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