Shinobi: Art of Vengeance to receive SEGA-themed DLC alongside major free update next month

In recent years SEGA has been reaching back into its legacy IPs, reviving them in new and exciting ways. One of their most recent successes has been Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. Following its arrival last year, SEGA have now unveiled a surprising DLC featuring some recognisable faces alongside the promise of a major free update.

Releasing the surprise trailer, the team at SEGA officially unveiled their ‘SEGA Villains Stage DLC’. Set to launch on the 3rd of April, this DLC brings in a bunch of iconic SEGA villains from across the years into Art of Vengeance, including Majima from Yakuza; Death Adder from Golden Axe and – last but certainly not least – Dr. Eggman himself.

Featuring 3 new bosses; 5 stages; 2 new boss rush modes; 3 additional ninpo and more, this DLC looks to be a fun time for both fans of Shinobi but also SEGA as a whole.

As mentioned, alongside the DLC, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is also set to receive a free update on the same day, adding:

• A new hardcore mode
• Combat system adjustments
• Character outline updates and other QoL features

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance was one of SEGA’s more underappreciated releases from the past year, and so hopefully introducing a DLC as unexpected as this helps to attract more eyes to the game. We will have to wait and see when the SEGA Villains Stage DLC arrives early next month.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this announcement? Were you expecting a crossover? Who do you believe is the most iconic SEGA villain of all time (other than Dr. Eggman)? Let us know down below.

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