Marvelous and Vanillaware have officially announced *Muramasa: Revenant Blades* for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam. According to Gematsu, the game is scheduled for release in early 2027.
The release of *Muramasa: Revenant Blades* also marks Vanillaware’s debut on the PC platform. The game will feature visuals enhanced to 4K resolution, a new English localization, and English voice acting for the first time.
About Muramasa: Revenant Blades
Muramasa: Revenant Blades is a modern take on the action genre RPG A classic 2D game developed by Vanillaware and Marvelous. The game tells a story set in Japan’s past, when a major conflict erupted over the legendary samurai sword forged by Senji Muramasa.
These swords are known for their great power, but they also drive their owners mad. As various factions battle each other for control of these mythical weapons, demons and evil spirits, drawn by the bloodshed, begin to run rampant throughout the land.
This game will feature six main characters, each with their own story and abilities. All of these stories are accessible from the very beginning of the game.
Improvements Over the Previous Version
Marvelous says Muramasa: Revenant Blades as a refined version for the new generation. Some of the key improvements include 4K graphics, updated controls, new modes, and more varied gameplay.
Players can also forge more than 100 swords, improve various skills, and customize their characters’ abilities to suit their individual playstyles. Muramasa’s signature side-scrolling hack-and-slash action remains the main focus in this latest version.
In addition to technical improvements, the game also features a new English localization and English voice acting. With these updates, *Muramasa: Revenant Blades* is aimed at both longtime fans and new players who have never tried the game before.
Prices and Editions of Muramasa: Revenant Blades
In North America, *Muramasa: Revenant Blades* will be available in a standard edition and a limited edition. The standard version is priced at $49.99 for PlayStation 5 and Switch, while the Switch 2 version is priced at $59.99 and includes the full game on a physical card.
The limited editions for PlayStation 5 and Switch will be sold for $89.99, while the Switch 2 version is priced at $99.99. This bundle includes a copy of the game, a collectible art book, a limited-edition soundtrack CD featuring a selection of songs from the game, and a 10 x 14-inch byobu folding screen.
In Europe, the standard edition will be priced at €49.99 or £44.99 across all platforms. Meanwhile, the limited edition is priced at €69.99 or £59.99 and includes the game and a collectible art book.
Marvelous will announce details about the digital edition at a later date.
Announcement Trailer
Along with the announcement, Marvelous also released an announcement trailer for *Muramasa: Revenant Blades*. The trailer showcases the fantasy world of *Muramasa*, inspired by Japan’s Genroku period, complete with Vanillaware’s signature 2D art style, which has been enhanced for modern platforms.
With 4K visuals, new localizations, English voice acting, and its debut on PC, *Muramasa: Revenant Blades* is positioned as the definitive version of one of Vanillaware’s classic 2D action RPGs.
Muramasa: Revenant Blades is scheduled for release in early 2027 for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam.
ENGLISH TRAILER
JAPANESE TRAILER
