SHADOW TACTICS: BLADES OF THE SHOGUN coming to Nintendo Switch 2

One of the most acclaimed stealth strategy games of all time is striking again:

Revealed during today’s Nintendo Direct, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on March 18, 2026, bringing the full original game and the standalone expansion Aiko’s Choice.

Fully optimized for Nintendo Switch 2 and featuring native mouse support, the modern stealth tactics hit from legendary German indie developer Mimimi Games returns as its definitive console edition – a sharp upgrade of the Edo-period stealth strategy benchmark inspired by genre pioneers like Commandos.

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 18, 2026, with pre-orders live now (Feb 5) including a 10% pre-order discount, available as the Base Game (€39.99 / $39.99), Aiko’s Choice (€19.99 / $19.99), or the Ultimate Edition bundle (€53.99 / $53.99). Learn more and pre-order on the official Nintendo website here.

Developed by Mimimi Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is widely regarded as one of the most influential stealth strategy games of its generation.

Its reputation is backed by a Metacritic score of 85 and a strong awards track record since its original release on PC, including top honors at the German Game Developer Awards (Best German Game, Best PC/Console Game, Best Game Design), plus multiple Editor’s Choice awards internationally.

In addition, Shadow Tactics has built a long-lasting reputation with players worldwide: on Steam, it holds an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating of 96%, based on 30,000+ user reviews, underlining its status as a modern stealth strategy classic with exceptional long-term appeal.

On Nintendo Switch 2, it reaches a new peak:

• Best-in-class console version, featuring Switch 2 mouse-mode support for unmatched precision

• The Ultimate Edition includes the full 25+ hour main campaign and the Aiko’s Choice add-on

• Optimized for Switch 2, with improved loading times and polished performance

• HD (1080p) gameplay at 30 FPS in handheld mode and 4K output at 30 FPS in TV mode

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Set against the backdrop of Japan’s Edo period, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a stealth strategy game that perfected the classic “Commandos-style” formula and brought it back to modern audiences.

You command a small team of deadly specialists, each with a distinct toolkit. From the agile ninja Hayato to the sniper Takuma, the trap-setting street kid Yuki, the samurai Mugen, and the master-of-disguise Aiko, each character brings unique skills that you must combine with wit and careful planning to complete each mission.

Beyond their abilities, every member of the team has their own background and personal stakes. Over the course of the campaign the group’s relationships evolve, turning tense alliances into trust, and delivering a strong, character-driven story that’s as memorable as the gameplay.

Every mission is a stunning, hand-crafted sandbox of patrol routes, sightlines, and timing: sneak through castles, monasteries, and forest camps, distract guards, set traps, poison targets, or avoid confrontation entirely.

But success isn’t about reflexes: It’s about planning, observation, and executing the perfect multi-character strategy play in the shadows.