The Weapon-Based Fighter Samurai Shodown Slashes into Xbox Series X/S Consoles this Winter

https://youtu.be/Gq9NSVbW50Q

Osaka, Japan, September 24, 2020 – SNK CORPORATION CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Suita-city, Osaka, Japan, Company President & CEO: Koichi Toyama) is proud to announce SAMURAI SHODOWN, which is currently on sale for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo SwitchTM, Stadia, and Epic Games—is also coming to next-gen consoles Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this winter.

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S make their way to the bloody battlefield!

From its creation in 1993, the SAMURAI SHODOWN series has redefined weapon-based fighting games. 11 years after its previous installment, the series welcomes in a completely new game! Always evolving, the series known for its breath-taking battles and stunning characters has been taken to new heights with amazing visuals and sound design! Pick up SAMURAI SHODOWN for either the Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S!

The Xbox Series X|S is Microsoft's most innovative and cutting-edge next-gen console which is ramping up to hit the market soon, and I couldn't be more excited to be a part of its massive presence in the gaming community, says Yasuyuki Oda, SAMURAI SHODOWN's producer.

[Information]

■Title
SAMURAI SHODOWN (Japanese title: SAMURAI SPIRITS)

■Genre
Versus Fighting Game

■Platform
Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S

■Release Date
Coming this winter

■Players
1-2 Local / 2-10 Network

■Official Site
https://www.SNK-corp.co.jp/us/games/samuraishodown/

■Xbox Series S-X Trailer
https://youtu.be/Gq9NSVbW50Q

About SNK
Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, SNK develop, publish and distribute interactive entertainment software on a global scale. Known for such franchises as THE LAST BLADE, THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, and SAMURAI SHODOWN, SNK continues to focus on their rich console game and arcade history.

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* All in-game footage displayed is work-in-progress.

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[Information]
■Character name
DLC character: GONGSUN LI

■Release Date
August 5th *Europe August 5th

■Platform
PlayStation®4/ Xbox One/ Nintendo Switch/ Stadia/ Epic Games Store

■Price
Free

■Official Site
https://www.SNK-corp.co.jp/us/games/samuraishodown/

©SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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※All in-game footage displayed is work-in-progress. Design and specifications are subject to change.