Muramasa: Revenant Blades
Vanillaware's Muramasa revival, out 4 February 2027
- PS5
- Switch 2
- Switch
- PC
The story so far
What we know about Muramasa: Revenant Blades
Muramasa: Revenant Blades is a side-scrolling action RPG from Vanillaware, published by Marvelous (Marvelous USA and XSEED Games in the Americas). It is an updated revival of the Vita game Muramasa Rebirth, set in Japan's Genroku period and told through a fairy-tale art style. It was announced on 9 June 2026 during a Nintendo Direct.
All six playable characters, including Momohime and Kisuke, are available from the start, each with their own story that can be played in any order. The game offers updated controls, more than 100 swords to forge and dozens of skills to upgrade and customise. Visuals are upgraded to support up to 4K, and new gameplay modes sit alongside the original experience, including a Reminisce mode described by Gematsu.
Revenant Blades launches on 4 February 2027 for PS5, Switch 2, Switch and PC via Steam, which marks Vanillaware's first release on PC. It adds a new English localisation with English voiceover for the first time, and reports mention support for ten languages. Standard editions cost $49.99 on PS5 and Switch and $59.99 on Switch 2 in North America, and EUR 49.99 in Europe. A Limited Edition adds an artbook, a soundtrack CD and a folding screen.
What to expect from Muramasa: Revenant Blades
Based on what the developer and publisher have shown so far.
- 01
A modernised classic
Revenant Blades revives the Vita action RPG Muramasa Rebirth with up to 4K visuals, updated controls and new gameplay modes.
- 02
Six stories from the start
All six playable characters and their separate campaigns are open from the beginning, so players can choose the order.
- 03
Deep sword and skill systems
More than 100 swords to forge and dozens of skills to upgrade, master and customise are listed.
- 04
English voiceover and more languages
A new English localisation brings English voiceover to the game for the first time.
See it for yourself
Confirmed. Unconfirmed. Clear.
A quick way to separate official information from speculation.
Confirmed
- Release: 4 February 2027 for PS5, Switch 2, Switch and PC (Steam).Marvelous USA
- All six stories are available from the start, with over 100 swords and dozens of upgradeable skills.Marvelous USA
- Upgraded visuals up to 4K and a new English localisation with English voiceover for the first time.Marvelous USA
- North America pricing: Standard $49.99 (PS5, Switch) and $59.99 (Switch 2); Limited Edition $89.99 and $99.99.RPG Site
- Europe pricing: Standard EUR 49.99 on all platforms, Limited Edition EUR 69.99.Gematsu
- Announced on 9 June 2026 during a Nintendo Direct, and the first Vanillaware game on PC.RPG Site
Not confirmed
Demo
No playable demo has been announced in the sources checked.
Age rating
The Marvelous USA page lists the rating as pending.
Post-launch content
No DLC or update plans have been announced.
Other platforms
Only PS5, Switch 2, Switch and PC are announced. No Xbox version has been mentioned.
Rumours are labelled and linked to their source.
Timeline
The road to release, from announcement to launch.
9 June 2026
Announced during a Nintendo Direct for PS5, Switch 2, Switch and PC. RPG Site
10 September 2026
Release date of 4 February 2027 confirmed, together with pricing and editions. RPG Site
4 February 2027
Planned release on PS5, Switch 2, Switch and PC. Marvelous USA
Waiting for Muramasa: Revenant Blades? Play these
Our best guesses until it is out, picked for the same kind of experience.
Muramasa: The Demon Blade
The original Wii game that Muramasa Rebirth and this revival build on.
Odin Sphere
Another hand-painted Vanillaware 2D action RPG with a storybook look.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
A hand-drawn 2D action adventure with tight combat and a strong sense of atmosphere.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
A painterly side-scrolling adventure with fluid combat and striking art direction.
Dead Cells
Fast side-scrolling melee action built around a wide arsenal of weapons.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people search for most.
When is Muramasa: Revenant Blades released?
It is scheduled for 4 February 2027, according to Marvelous USA and the Steam page.
Which platforms is Muramasa: Revenant Blades coming to?
PS5, Switch 2, Switch and PC via Steam. No Xbox version has been announced.
How much does Muramasa: Revenant Blades cost?
In North America the Standard Edition is $49.99 on PS5 and Switch and $59.99 on Switch 2. In Europe it is EUR 49.99. Prices may vary by store.
Is it a remake of Muramasa Rebirth?
It is described as an updated revival of Muramasa Rebirth, with upgraded visuals, new modes and reworked systems.
Does it have English voiceover?
Yes. Marvelous states that it has a new English localisation with English voiceover for the first time.