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 twelfth and latest title in the Samurai Shodown series, it's the first "mainline" game since 2008's Samurai Shodown Sen, marking a 11 year gap between releases. This game will be also the first of SNK in Unreal Engine graphics.

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 from previous iterations and three newcomers that have yet to be announced. Additional characters are slated to appear as DLC.

Returning

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

Stages

 * Gairyu Isle: The new version of the famous stage, showing the Mount Fuji and the Miyajima Shrine. Can be seen bonsais, a boat and sharp stones. Associated with Haohmaru (Daytime) and Ukyo (Nighttime).
 * Kamui Kotan: Associated with Nakoruru
 * Dojo:
 * Kabuki Theatre: Associated with Kyoshiro
 * Versaille: Associated with Charlotte
 * Green Hell: Associated with Tam Tam
 * Pirate Ship: Associated with Galford