Samurai Shodown

Samurai Shodown

Fighting
2019

Samurai Shodown is an upcoming Fighting game releasing on Arcade, Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S. Scheduled to launch on June 25, 2019.

Developed by SNK and published by SNK, Athlon Games.

Release Date: 06/26/2019

Released
Samurai Shodown cover
trailer

Story

"A brand new title from SNK! A new Samurai Shodown is on the horizon! Since its birth in 1993, the Samurai Shodown series has been known as the premier weapon based versus fighting games, and was essential in cultivating the weapon based fighting game genre. As the first new release in the series in more than 10 years, Samurai Shodown is aiming to yet again push boundaries and deliver some serious samurai action! Developed using Unreal Engine 4 and utilizing a unique brushstroke graphical style to match the Japanese roots of the series, Haohmaru, Nakoruru, Galford and a whole cast of other popular characters will battle once again for victory!"

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

ArcadeGoogle StadiaXbox Series X|SPlayStation 4AndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSXbox OneNintendo Switch

Genres

Fighting

Developer

  • SNK

Publishers

  • SNK
  • Athlon Games

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Side view

Part of

  • Samurai Shodown franchise

Ratings & Reviews

81%
Critic Score
7 reviews
73%
User Score
31 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

Action

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

Game Engine

Built with Unreal Engine 4

Release Information

Primary Release Date

June 25, 2019

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Arcade

October 24, 2019
Japan

Nintendo Switch

December 12, 2019
Japan
February 25, 2020
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

June 11, 2020
Worldwide

Google Stadia

November 19, 2019
Worldwide

Xbox Series X|S

March 16, 2021
Worldwide

Xbox One

June 25, 2019
Worldwide

PlayStation 4

June 25, 2019
Worldwide

Android

August 29, 2023
Worldwide

iOS

August 29, 2023
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Samurai Shodown on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Samurai Shodown, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Samurai Shodown