Samurai Shodown is Now Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

From its creation in 1993, the Samurai Shodown series has redefined weapon-based fighting games. 11 years after its previous installment, the series welcomes in a completely new game. Always evolving, the series known for its breath-taking battles and stunning characters has been taken to new heights with amazing visuals and sound design.

Joining the roster of 13 fan-favorite warriors comes 3 original characters new to the story. Also, Samurai Shodown III protagonist Shizumaru Hisame joins the fight alongside Gongsun Li from the popular mobile game Honor of Kings. This latest installment takes place one year before the events of the original Samurai Shodown game, where tensions are still hot in the land of the rising sun.

Samurai Shodown is brimming with classic SamSho concepts like the Rage Gauge, Lightning Blade, and devastating Super Special Moves to destroy your opponents with! Feel your heart race being moments from death, only to turn the tables in one fell swoop.

Players on Xbox Series X|S can now enjoy Samurai Shodown at a smooth 120 FPS, creating a fighting game experience like no other. Samurai Shodown also supports Smart Delivery, allowing owners of the Xbox One version to upgrade to the Xbox Series X|S version for free.

A variety of fan-favorite characters from previous games have also made their glorious return as DLC. Continuing off from the DLC Season Passes 1 and 2, Season Pass 3 is slated to launch today, March 16.

The team and I hope players look forward to more updates coming to Samurai Shodown on Xbox.

SAMURAI SHODOWN (Standard Ver.)

SNK CORPORATION

☆☆☆☆☆ 81

★★★★★

$59.99

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Description: This is SAMURAI SHODOWN’s main game. Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately) required for multiplayer on Xbox One. Title description: SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage! 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 to return in a brand-new game featuring high-end visuals and gameplay! Faithfully reproducing the game mechanics and atmosphere that contributed to the success of the series, SAMURAI SHODOWN includes a revolutionary feature that learns players’ game actions and patterns in order to create CPU-controlled “ghost” characters. With its story set one year before the very first installment, warriors and combatants from various backgrounds and with their own goals are about to battle to fulfill their destinies! ■Carrying on the Legacy The new game aims to bring the same tense and exhilarating battles that the series is known for. Intense and epic battles are back! ■Evolving the Presentation Using the power of UNREAL® ENGINE 4, the series is able to achieve a level of detail never before seen for a totally new visual experience! ■A Revolutionary new AI system Using revolutionary Deep Learning AI, the game will learn from player tactics and create Ghost characters which players around the globe can share and fight against.

SAMURAI SHODOWN SEASON PASS 2

SNK CORPORATION

☆☆☆☆☆ 7

★★★★★

$19.99

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■This pack includes 4 DLC characters for the game SAMURAI SHODOWN. Content included in this pack: DLC character “MINA MAJIKINA” DLC character “SOGETSU KAZAMA” DLC character “IROHA” DLC character “WARDEN” *DLC characters can also be purchased separately. Please be careful not to make duplicate purchases. * The main game (sold separately) is required. Online multiplayer on Xbox requires Xbox Live Gold (subscription sold separately).

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