News & Updates

2026.04.17 Update Notice

Thank you for playing SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance.
We have released a patch to address the save data issue reported on April 9.

  • *Apr. 21: The patch for the Nintendo Switch™ version is now live.
    Players on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, and Nintendo Switch™ are encouraged to install the latest patch.

  • This update will not come to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam since they are unaffected.

Affected Platforms:

  • ・PlayStation®5：Ver.1.200.100
  • ・PlayStation®4：Ver.1.21
  • ・Nintendo Switch™：Ver.1.21

Patch Details

  • • Fixed a critical issue affecting save data.
    If two of three save slots were at 136% completion, saving data in the third slot could result in recent progress being lost.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and hope you continue to enjoy SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance.

2026.04.09 Save Data Issue and Temporary Work-Around

We have identified the following issue with the SEGA Villains Stage DLC.

Overview:

  • If you have 136% completion in two save slots and then reach over 100% in the third slot, returning to the Title Screen may cause that save data to be lost.

Affected Platforms:

  • ・PlayStation®5
  • ・Nintendo Switch™
  • ・PlayStation®4

*May also occur on other platforms.

Scheduled Fix:

We are currently developing a patch to resolve this issue as soon as possible.

Temporary Work-Around:

Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

2026.04.03
Information for PS5®/PS4® Digital Deluxe Edition and Digital Deluxe Upgrade purchasers

  • Those who purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition or the Digital Deluxe Upgrade for the PS4® or PS5® versions by April 8, 2026, will need to manually download the SEGA Villains Stage.
    We apologize for the inconvenience. Please search for the SEGA Villains Stage on the PlayStation™Store and download it for free.

2026.04.03 Patch Notes

■Released Version

  • ・PlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4: Ver.1.20
  • ・Nintendo Switch™: Ver.1.20
  • ・Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One: Ver.1.2.0.0
  • ・Steam: Ver.1.2.0.0

■Update Overview

  • · Hardcore Mode
    • · New difficulty mode that challenges even a true ninja master.  Includes changes to enemy damage, healing, and placement. Also includes new attack patterns for bosses.  This mode can only be selected when starting a new game.
  • · Quality of Life Updates
    • · New Gameplay Settings
      Ability to configure options such as hit stop, hit flash, camera shake, and enable character outlines
    • · Map Display Update
      Increased the map display area when viewed within a stage for improved overall visibility.
      Resolved a bug that could cause Joe’s position to be misaligned on the map.
    • · Tutorials
      New menu option added for reviewing tutorial information previously encountered in the game.

2025.09.26 Patch Notes

■ Update Patch Ver.1.01 for the Steam edition

  • •Fixed a progression-blocking bug in the “Neo City” stage where a location requiring the use of a Kusarifundo (Ninja Hook) could disappear.
    In addition, save data that had already become stuck due to this issue will now be automatically repaired upon loading.
  • •Fixed minor bugs.

■ Update Patch Ver.1.10 for the Nintendo Switch™ edition

  • •Improved screen resolution.
  • •Fixed a progression-blocking bug in the “Neo City” stage where a location requiring the use of a Kusarifundo (Ninja Hook) could disappear.
    In addition, save data that had already become stuck due to this issue will now be automatically repaired upon loading.
  • •Fixed minor bugs.