Samurai Shodown has enjoyed worldwide success as a blade-wielding fighting game series since its first release in 1993. 11 years have passed since the last series installment, and it is now time for Samurai Shodown from SNK for the Nintendo Switch to return in a brand-new game featuring high-end visuals and gameplay!

This Region Free import plays in full English - or whatever language your system is currently set to!

Experience the fighting game that took the world by storm! Peerless warriors duke it out in 1700's Japan! 13 returning characters are joined by 3 completely new to the series. Classic Samurai Shodown concepts like the Rage gauge, lightning Blade, and Super special moves make their return!

Faithfully reproducing the game mechanics and atmosphere that contributed to the success of the series, SAMURAI SHODOWN includes a revolutionary feature that learns from players game actions and patterns in order to create CPU-controlled “ghost” characters.

With a story set one year before the very first installment, a diverse cast of returning and new characters cross paths in order to fulfill their destinies!

Feel your heart race as you're moments from death, only to turn the tables in one fell swoop! A true fighting game experience is waiting for you on the Nintendo Switch!