Hoshin Engi Re:surrection announced for Nintendo Switch 2

Hoshin Engi Re:surrection is a new game coming to Nintendo Switch 2, as revealed by Shueisha Games and Lastwonder. The game is slated for 2027 worldwide.

Hoshin Engi Re:surrection is tied to the 90s manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The franchise is now back with a roguelite action game that picks up after the manga’s ending.

Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:

Players take the role of Toshin, a new hero drawn for the game by Fujisaki, and descend into dungeons that rearrange themselves every run. Combat centers on Paope, mythic treasures wielded by the gods and immortals of legend, which slot together into builds and evolve as they are upgraded. A spirit beast companion fights alongside Toshin on the ground and can be ridden into the air. It’s all animated to look like the manga’s pages set in motion.

HOSHiN ENGi ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1996 to 2000, has passed 22 million copies in print, and reached English readers through Viz Media and two anime adaptations. The setting is ancient China at the fall of a dynasty, where immortals, demons, and mythic beasts fight a war that spills into the human world. Re:surrection tells a new story with a new hero rather than continuing an old one. Longtime readers will recognize the world. Newcomers can start here.

Gameplay Features

Dual-slot Paope customization. Combat revolves around two distinct slots. A Main Paope anchors primary offensive capabilities, while a Sub Paope dynamically alters the tactical flow of battle. Maximizing upgrades unlocks devastating evolved attacks from an extensive pool of combinations.

Autonomous spirit beast support. Toshin’s companion, Chuchue Doji, acts independently on the ground to defend him and disrupt foes. Mounting Chuchue Doji unlocks specialized aerial actions, allowing players to navigate the skies, evade strikes, and ambush enemies from their blind spots.

Branching dungeon paths. Every venture features a dynamically changing layout. Players navigate from island to island along split routes, with completion rewards revealed in advance to ensure strategic pathfinding is just as vital as combat mastery.

Rewarding progression loop. Secret Arts are discovered at random mid-run, while gathered resources can be carried back to the hub. Spending these materials unlocks permanent enhancements for Toshin and individual Paope, ensuring even failed attempts drive future success forward.

Bonds with legendary allies. Connect deeply with iconic characters like Taikobo, Supushan, Yozen, Nataku, and Koh Tenka through hub interactions and mid-run dialogue. Developing stronger relationships unlocks their battlefield support and provides opportunities to spar for valuable rewards.

Get a look at the first trailer below.

Announcement Trailer

We’ll report back with the release date once that’s in. While you wait, access more Nintendo Switch 2 news here.