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It's Official, Shantae's Seventh Game Will Arrive In 2027

WayForward has officially announced the seventh installment of the Shantae series, scheduled for release in 2027.

By · Published July 6, 2026  13:02 UTC · Updated July 8, 2026  12:28 UTC

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WayForward announced a seventh Shantae game is in development. The title was revealed at Anime Expo with teaser artwork and a planned 2027 release window.

Epilogue added 73d ago, after coverage quieted.

Questions people are asking

When will the new Shantae game be released?

The game is planned for release in 2027.

Who is developing the game?

The game is in development at WayForward.

Where was the game announced?

According to Video Games Chronicle, the game was announced at Anime Expo.

What happened

⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 7 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: WayForward has officially announced the seventh installment of the Shantae series, scheduled for release in 2027.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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WayForward is developing a new Shantae game, marking the seventh entry in the series. The announcement was made at Anime Expo, and the title is planned for a 2027 release.

Coverage from Nintendo Life, Video Games Chronicle, and Gamereactor UK emphasizes the official nature of the announcement. TwistedVoxel reports that WayForward has shared the first teaser artwork for the project, while ComicBook.com notes the return of the Nintendo Game Boy Color series.

Future updates are expected to provide more details following the initial teaser artwork and the established 2027 release window.

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