Muramasa: Revenant Blades, an updated release of Vanillaware’s action RPG, Muramasa: Rebirth, was announced for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 during Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026. The game is also confirmed to release for PlayStation 5 and, for the first time ever for a Vanillaware title, on PC via Steam. It will release in early 2027 with full English voiceovers as well as support for new localizations in multiple languages. Marvelous USA will publish the game in the Americas. Muramasa originally released in 2009 for Nintendo Wii (Demon Blades) and then received an expanded port in 2013 for PlayStation Vita (Rebirth).
You can check out the announcement trailer below.
Marvelous USA describes the game as follows:
Originally released for the Wii in 2009 and PlayStation Vita in 2013, the Vanillaware x Marvelous 2D action-RPG has been refined for modern hardware with support for up to 4K resolution, new combat and weapon systems, as well as additional modes and gameplay options. Muramasa: Revenant Blades will also feature original protagonists Momohime and Kisuke alongside Okoi, Gonbe, Arashimaru, and Rajaki – all originally introduced in the PlayStation Vita version – allowing players to experience all six unique storylines in any order they choose from the start.
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.
Key Game 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 players more ways to play this classic adventure, and to appreciate the game’s magnificent art and animations from a fresh perspective.
You can check out some screenshots below.
Muramasa: Revenant Blades will be available both physically and digitally. The physical release will be available to pre-order soon on the Marvelous USA Online Store and other participating retailers for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Marvelous USA also confirms that the Nintendo Switch 2 version will contain the full game on the cartridge. The PS5 and Switch releases will cost $49.99 and the Switch 2 version will be $59.99. A Limited Edition will also be available for $89.99 (PS5, Switch) and $99.99 (Switch 2). This edition contains a copy of the game, an art book, a CD soundtrack with select tracks, and a byōbu folding screen. More details on digital editions will be released at a later date.
Muramasa: Revenant Blades launches in early 2027 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. It is developed by Vanillaware and published by Marvelous USA in the Americas. If you’re interested in the game, you can check out its official website and follow Marvelous USA on X (formerly Twitter).
