Samurai Shodown (2019)

Samurai Shodown, known as Samurai Spirits (侍魂) in Japan, is a upcoming game by SNK set for release in 2019. The game is a reboot of the Samurai Shodown series and the first "mainline" game since 2008's Samurai Shodown Sen, marking an 11 year gap between the releases themselves. This game will also be the first for SNK in having to utilize Unreal Engine graphics (in this case, Unreal Engine 4).

Story
It is 1787, the 7th year of the Tenmei era. A newly appointed counsel to the Shogun, Matsudaira Sadanobu, has been chosen to usher in a new age of reform with the Kansei era. However, the land remains beset by fire, ruin, and famine, all while a sinister cloud darkens the air with a foreboding sense of dread.

Characters
The starting roster features a total of 16 characters, with 13 returning veterans from the past Samurai Shodown games, along with three newcomers and a new final boss to the series. Additional characters are slated to appear as DLC.

Returning Characters

 * Haohmaru
 * Nakoruru
 * Genjuro Kibagami
 * Yoshitora Tokugawa
 * Ukyo Tachibana
 * Jubei Yagyu
 * Hanzo Hattori
 * Galford
 * Charlotte
 * Earthquake
 * Shiki
 * Kyoshiro Senryo
 * Tam Tam

New Characters

 * Yashamaru Kurama
 * Darli Dagger
 * Wu-Ruixiang

Boss

 * Shizuka

NPCs

 * Kuroko

Season 1

 * Rimururu

Normal Stages

 * Note: The stages Kumanokodo and Mitakagahara, in the Story Mode, are associated with Shiki.


 * Gairyu Isle: Daytime (A.K.A. Gairyujima) - Haohmaru & Darli: The new version of the famous stage, showing Mount Fuji and the Miyajima Shrine. Bonsais, lamps, a boat, a lighthouse and sharp stones are featured. Stage reminiscent of Samurai Shodown II  and Samurai Shodown V Special,
 * Gairyu Isle: Nighttime - Ukyo & Earthquake: In this version, the shrine and lamps aremultiplied and a shack can be seen. Stage reminiscent of Samurai Shodown II  and Samurai Shodown V Special.
 * Kamui Kotan, Autumn - Nakoruru: A forest on an autumn day. Various animals, a small waterfall, trees and the village feature in the background.
 * Kumanokodo - Hanzo: A dark forest. Features trees, a shrine, lamps and statues, besides some vegetation. Similar to the stage in Samurai Shodown I.
 * Pirate Galleon or On The Galleon (A.K.A. Galleon Senjyo) - Galford: The deck of a pirate ship. Other ships appear in the background and the crew can be seen, as well as barrels, cannons and ropes. Similar to the stages of Samurai Shodown I and II.
 * Shibaigoya (A.K.A. The Kabuki Stage) - Kyoshiro: The famous stage which Kyoshiro performs his Kabuki act. Features sakura trees, a Kanji sign, painted walls and an audience watching the fight. Stage reminiscent of Samurai Shodown I, II and III.
 * Uduki (A.K.A. Early Summer) - Jubei, Yoshitora & Ruixiang: A open bamboo forest. Features shacks, stones and a lamp. Stage reminiscent of Samurai Shodown I and II.
 * Green Hell - Tam Tam: Tam Tam's birthplace. The fight takes place on a bridge next to a river, a waterfall and the ruins of the Mayan city.
 * Minerva no Ma (A.K.A. Hall of Minerva) - Charlotte: The new version of the salon of the de Colde family. Features a new portrait showing all the characters in the game (the same showed in the first trailer), a red carpet, chandeliers and vases with red roses. Stage reminiscent of Samurai Shodown II.
 * Mikatagahara (A.K.A. Mikatagahara Field) - Genjuro: The new version of the famous verdant field on a full moon night with a red sky. Features mountains and trees in the background and a pathway through the field. Stage reminiscent of Samurai Shodown II.
 * Rakucyu Sanmonmae (A.K.A. Before The Temple Gate) - Yashamaru: A courtyard of a temple complex at night. Features trees, lamps, moutains, flying birds and a forest, in the background.
 * Sakura of Shizuka: A courtyard of an alternative temple. A sakura tree and the temple, besides the stairs, can be seen. In the second version of the stage, only the sakura tree is featured. Associated with Shizuka.
 * Dojo: A empty dojo with small windows and a samurai sword in the background. Kuroko can be seen judging the matches.

DLC Stage

 * Kamui Kotan, Winter - Rimururu: The same stage of Nakoruru in a winter day. Can be seen leafless trees, snow and some animals.