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.
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📍 How it ended
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 17d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
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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Quick answers
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.
Coverage (8)
- A brand new Shantae game is in development at WayForward Gamereactor UK · 20d ago
- Shantae 7 already in development. Release planned for 2027 ixbt.games · 20d ago
- It's Official, Shantae's Seventh Game Will Arrive In 2027 Nintendo Life · 20d ago
- WayForward says new Shantae game coming in 2027 My Nintendo News · 20d ago
- Nintendo Game Boy Color Series Officially Returning With New Game in 2027 ComicBook.com · 20d ago
- WayForward Confirms New Shantae Game Is in Development, Shares First Teaser Artwork TwistedVoxel · 20d ago
- WayForward announces next Shantae game at Anime Expo with 2027 release window Video Games Chronicle · 20d ago
- It's Official, Shantae's Seventh Game Will Arrive In 2027 Nintendo Life · 20d ago
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