From Polygon · Michael McWhertor · · 1m 20s
Muramasa Revenant Blades 2027 Remake
Vanillaware's action-RPG classic returns in 2027 with 4K upgrade and new content.
In brief
Vanillaware's action-RPG classic returns in 2027 with 4K upgrade and new content. Vanillaware's Muramasa: Revenant Blades will release on Feb 4, 2027 for multiple platforms with 4K upgrade and new features. Originally reported by Polygon.
Muramasa Revenant Blades Release
Vanillaware's action-RPG classic Muramasa: The Demon Blade gets a 2027 remake with 4K upgrade for modern platforms.
New Localization and Content
The remake includes new English voiceover, remastered content, and four additional playable characters beyond Momohime and Kisuke.
Game Mechanics
Players explore Edo period Japan as Momohime or Kisuke, battling ninja, samurai, and supernatural beings with swords that grant power and bloodthirsty madness.
Combat Systems
The game features 100 swords to forge, dozens of skills to customize, and combat mechanics that require strategic weapon swaps and cooldown management.
Sword Skills
Skills like Haze Splitter, Moonslash, and Moonbeam allow players to flank enemies, fire energy crescents, and execute shockwaves in battle.
Game Features
The remake includes training mode, fishing, hot-springs vacations, galleries, full-game scripts, and cutscenes for players to enjoy.
Release Date
Muramasa: Revenant Blades releases worldwide on Feb 4, 2027 for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Windows PC.
Limited Edition
A Limited Edition includes the game, a collectible art book, a CD soundtrack, and a 10-inch by 14-inch byōbu folding screen with Vanillaware artwork.
At a glance
Vanillaware's Muramasa: Revenant Blades will release on Feb 4, 2027 for multiple platforms with 4K upgrade and new features.
