Throughout June and July, players across China have had the chance to try out SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance.

We'll be sharing our coverage of each event with you!

Eventgoers visiting the demo booth were greeted by a commemorative illustration featuring the game's characters against a backdrop of Nanluoguxiang, one of Beijing's famous sights.

On top of that, a big group of Joe Musashi cosplayers showed up and greeted guests and participated in photo ops.

Attendees shared their photos and impressions of the demo on social media, spreading the joy online!

Building on the momentum from G-Fusion, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance event demo stations made their way to Shanghai next!

At BilibiliWorld, visitors got to glimpse a special illustration featuring the Shanghai Bund.

During an official Bilibili stage event, viewers came in droves to watch popular influencers take on the event demo.

SEGA had a section of their booth dedicated to event demos for the game.

The iconic protagonist attracted crowds of players in Guangzhou, with wait times of up to two hours.

• The controls felt incredible. The tutorial was straightforward and easy to understand.

• The demo was so fun! I appreciated how satisfying the attacks felt, and was completely immersed in the story.

• This demo set the bar high for me! The action gameplay felt great, and I can tell there's a plenty of secrets to uncover.

• The controls were smooth overall, but switching between wall jumps and wall climbing felt a bit clunky. I hope they improve that.

• The weight of each attack felt amazing. I pre-ordered the game as soon as I finished the demo!

The wait is almost over. Only one month left before the game launches.

We hope you'll enjoy exploring the world of SHINOBI as Joe Musashi!

On June 2, Sega revealed the combat trailer for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance – the revival of the classic ninja action series developed in partnership with Lizardcube. The combat trailer only offered a glimpse of the extensive arsenal of abilities available to players, so now we’re going to dive deeper into all the ways that Joe Musashi can traverse SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance’s extensive stages while taking revenge on his enemies.

Each stage in SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance features free-flowing exploration that utilizes a variety of abilities called Ningi. They range from a hang glider to the ability to simply punch through barriers… and enemies. As you unlock more abilities, you’ll be able to reach new areas containing valuable treasures and powerful foes. They’re also useful for navigating the challenging traps littered throughout each stage, from hydraulic presses to buzzsaws.

The first ability you get in SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is one of the most useful - Dash! It not only allows Joe Musashi to traverse gaps and close quickly on enemies, it’s one of the keys to chaining together combos and slashing through enemies. A ninja essential!

Some enemies have extra armor or shields, so this charge ability allows Joe Musashi to punch right through them. It can also be used to break down barriers and enter new areas!

Like all ninjas, Joe Musashi has tremendous upper body strength. These claws allow him to cling to certain walls and ceilings to explore new parts of each stage.

When in the air, Joe Musashi can cleave through enemies with a powerful downward thrust of his katana. This attack not only launches enemies and charges up Execution Gauges, it can destroy Yokai Barrier floors. It’s also just really satisfying to use.

What ninja doesn’t have a grappling hook? This handy ability lets Joe Musashi propel himself to hook anchors to get across gaps and access new areas.

Finally, we have the Glider, which lets Joe Musashi navigate tricky hazards and divekick any unlucky foes who might be waiting. If he needs to go up instead of down, the Glider can also catch a strong updraft!

While Ningi abilities help Joe Musashi navigate the world of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, Ninpo is where his true power shines. These mystical ninja arts channel elemental energy and deadly weapon techniques to devastate enemies, break through defenses, and dramatically shift the momentum of battle. Each Ninpo ability offers a unique tactical advantage—some are best used up close, others from midair, and many are perfect for charging Execution Gauges to deliver finishing blows. Whether you’re carving through enemies with a Wind Slash or targeting a single heavily-armored foe with a Shuriken, mastering Joe’s full suite of Ninpo is essential to surviving the game’s toughest encounters.

One of Joe Musashi’s earliest Ninpo techniques lets him unleash a cone of fiery breath, scorching anything in his path. It’s a powerful finisher that deals heavy damage — perfect for ending fights in a blaze.

Leaping into the air, Joe Musashi flips forward and hurls eight kunai in a wide fan beneath him, raining down on enemies in front and below. It’s a flashy aerial assault that fills enemy Execution Gauges fast — but with limited kunai, make each burst count.

Focus, deflect, strike. This counter-style technique slices through incoming attacks and punishes armored enemies in a single graceful motion.

Become lightning. Zip through enemies in a blink, dealing damage as you pass. Ideal for charging enemy Execution Gauges while keeping your flow uninterrupted.

Leap into the air and carve through enemies with a sweeping slash that sends a shockwave flying forward. A versatile move with both close-up bite and long-range sting that pierces through enemies.

Throw a massive shuriken that carves into enemies and returns to your hand. Its heavy damage and armor-breaking power makes it a deadly boomerang in the right hands.

Toss an explosive surprise that detonates beneath your enemies, launching them skyward. A powerful opener—or finisher—against clustered foes.

Summon a colossal serpent from the depths of your energy reserves. It takes time to cast, but the destructive payoff is more than worth it.

Once Joe Musashi’s Rage Gauge is full, he can channel his most devastating powers — Ninjutsu. These limit break-style attacks are rare, powerful, and come with stylish showcase animations that highlight just how deadly a master shinobi can be. Whether you're clearing the screen or clinging to life, timing your Ninjutsu can turn the tide of battle in a flash.

Joe calls upon the power of the dragon to engulf the battlefield in flames, incinerating every enemy onscreen or smashing a boss with heavy damage. It’s pure fire and fury — perfect for wiping the slate clean.

There are more Ninjutsu abilities to unlock, so stay tuned!

Take Vengeance with the Full Power of the SHINOBI

From nimble traversal with Ningi abilities to the raw power of Ninpo and the spectacle of Ninjutsu, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance gives you the tools to become the ultimate ninja. Each ability is designed not just to look cool, but to reward skill, timing, and creativity. Whether you're slicing through enemies with precision or calling down a dragon to turn the tide, Joe Musashi’s arsenal is as deep as it is deadly. So sharpen your blade, steady your spirit, and prepare to unleash your revenge in SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance when it releases on August 29, 2025.