Samurai Shodown slices up a release on Switch today

SNK have announced that Samurai Shodown has come to Switch, bring the fast and frenetic samurai fighting action to players, no matter where they are. Of course, there are more than just Samurai in the game, known for its weapon based characters, it has been 11 years since the last major entry and there seems to be no shortage of people who wanted this one.

As this is the latest entry in a long running series, 13 returning characters are joined by 3 completely new ones. With this latest instalment taking place one year before the events of the original Samurai Shodown game, where tensions are still hot in the land of the rising sun!

Plus, as a special bonus, fan favourites like Rimururu, Kubikiri Basara, Kazuki Kazama, and Wan Fu make their return! Also, Hisame Shizumaru from Samurai Shodown III is included as a free character.