Muramasa: Revenant Blades Confirms 4K 60fps Targets for PS5 and Switch 2 Ahead of 2027 Launch
Marvelous and Vanillaware have confirmed that Muramasa: Revenant Blades will launch on February 4, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game is a refined revival of the 2013 Vita title Muramasa: Rebirth, combining it with the Genroku Legends DLC. It features a new English voiceover, six playable protagonists, and enhanced visuals. Physical pre-orders are now available, with standard editions priced at $49.99 for Switch and PS5, and $59.99 for Switch 2. Limited editions are also available, including an art book, soundtrack, and folding screen.
Key points
- Release date set for February 4, 2027, across PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC.
- PS5 and Switch 2 docked versions target 4K resolution at 60fps.
- Switch 1 docked version targets 1080p resolution at 60fps.
- Includes new English voiceover and all six storylines available from the start.
- Physical pre-orders available with standard and limited edition options.
Background
This title is a modernized version of Muramasa: Rebirth, originally released for the Wii in 2009 and PlayStation Vita in 2013. It is Vanillaware's first PC release since 2006's Fantasy Earth Zero. The game has been refined for modern hardware, including support for 4K resolution and new combat systems. Previous coverage of Switch 2 ports, such as Witcher 3 and Elden Ring, highlighted varying performance and resolution targets, but this title aims for consistent 60fps across major platforms.
How outlets are covering it
RPG Site reported the specific resolution and frame rate targets for PS5, Switch 2, and Switch 1 docked, noting the 4K 60fps target for the former two and 1080p 60fps for the latter. PlayStation.Blog emphasized the new gameplay video, English voiceover, and the combination of the original game and DLC into a single experience. Nintendo Everything highlighted the 12-minute gameplay trailer and the pricing for physical editions, including the limited edition contents. Games Press provided a press release detailing the launch date, pre-order availability, and the global publishing partnerships, noting the 10-minute extended video showcase. All sources agree on the release date and the inclusion of new features, but RPG Site is the only source to detail the specific technical targets for each platform.
Why it matters
The confirmation of 4K 60fps targets for PS5 and Switch 2 indicates a high-quality port of a classic title, appealing to fans of Vanillaware's art style and action RPGs. The inclusion of a new English voiceover and all six storylines from the start makes it a definitive version for new players. The pricing and limited edition options provide multiple entry points for consumers, while the consistent frame rate targets across platforms suggest a well-optimized release.
What to watch
Digital editions for console and PC will be announced at a later date. The game is scheduled to launch on February 4, 2027, and has not yet been rated by the ESRB. Further details on digital pricing and any additional content may be revealed closer to the release date.
- Muramasa: Revenant Blades resolution and frame rate targets revealed for PS5, Switch 2, and Switch 1 docked RPG Site
- Muramasa: Revenant Blades launches February 4, 2027 PlayStation.Blog
- Muramasa Rebirth reveals Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, 12-minute gameplay trailer Nintendo Everything
- Muramasa: Revenant Blades Cuts a Path Towards a Feb. 4, 2027 Launch on PlayStation®5, PC, Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Nintendo Switch™ Games Press
- Vanillaware’s Muramasa: Revenant Blades Release Date Set Siliconera
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