{"id":155801,"date":"2025-09-20T13:34:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T13:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=150885"},"modified":"2025-09-20T13:34:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T13:34:29","slug":"samurai-shodown-is-now-optimized-for-xbox-series-xs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/samurai-shodown-is-now-optimized-for-xbox-series-xs\/","title":{"rendered":"Samurai Shodown is Now Optimized for Xbox Series X|S"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From its creation in 1993, the <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/SAMURAI-SHODOWN-Standard-Ver-\/9NLDLX8L7J99\">Samurai Shodown<\/a><\/strong><\/em> series has redefined weapon-based fighting games. 11 years after its previous installment, the series welcomes in a completely new game. Always evolving, the series known for its breath-taking battles and stunning characters has been taken to new heights with amazing visuals and sound design.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/samurai-shodown-is-now-optimized-for-xbox-series-xs.jpg\" alt=\"Samurai Shodown\" class=\"wp-image-150887\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Joining the roster of 13 fan-favorite warriors comes 3 original characters new to the story. Also, <em>Samurai Shodown III<\/em> protagonist Shizumaru Hisame joins the fight alongside Gongsun Li from the popular mobile game <em>Honor of Kings<\/em>. This latest installment takes place one year before the events of the original <em>Samurai Shodown<\/em> game, where tensions are still hot in the land of the rising sun.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/samurai-shodown-is-now-optimized-for-xbox-series-xs-1.jpg\" alt=\"Samurai Shodown\" class=\"wp-image-150888\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Samurai Shodown<\/em> is brimming with classic SamSho concepts like the Rage Gauge, Lightning Blade, and devastating Super Special Moves to destroy your opponents with! Feel your heart race being moments from death, only to turn the tables in one fell swoop.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/samurai-shodown-is-now-optimized-for-xbox-series-xs-2.jpg\" alt=\"Samurai Shodown\" class=\"wp-image-150889\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Players on Xbox Series X|S can now enjoy <em>Samurai Shodown<\/em> at a smooth 120 FPS, creating a fighting game experience like no other. <em>Samurai Shodown<\/em> also supports Smart Delivery, allowing owners of the Xbox One version to upgrade to the Xbox Series X|S version for free.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/samurai-shodown-is-now-optimized-for-xbox-series-xs-3.jpg\" alt=\"Samurai Shodown\" class=\"wp-image-150890\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>A variety of fan-favorite characters from previous games have also made their glorious return as DLC. Continuing off from the DLC Season Passes 1 and 2, Season Pass 3 is slated to launch today, March 16.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/samurai-shodown-is-now-optimized-for-xbox-series-xs-4.jpg\" alt=\"Samurai Shodown\" class=\"wp-image-150891\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The team and I hope players look forward to more updates coming to <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/SAMURAI-SHODOWN-Standard-Ver-\/9NLDLX8L7J99\">Samurai Shodown<\/a><\/strong><\/em> on Xbox.<\/p>\n<div id=\"msp1615923192472\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9NLDLX8L7J99\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9NLDLX8L7J99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.3208.13709121872458968.deb46de7-0b2b-44a9-8c96-dfe1c1ae6b2f.eaf5de91-b21d-4945-b1b2-acf8c0dd93c1?w=400&#038;h=600\" alt=\"SAMURAI SHODOWN (Standard Ver.)\" class=\"skip-lazy\" \/> <\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-live\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/samurai-shodown-is-now-optimized-for-xbox-series-xs.png\" alt=\"Xbox Live\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>SAMURAI SHODOWN (Standard Ver.)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>SNK CORPORATION<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div> <span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span> <span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">81<\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 55.5px\"> <span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\"> <span>$59.99<\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\"> <a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9NLDLX8L7J99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badges\"> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<div class=\"mspb-description\"> Description:<br \/>\nThis is SAMURAI SHODOWN\u2019s main game. Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately) required for multiplayer on Xbox One. Title description:<br \/>\nSAMURAI REBOOT!<br \/>\nA brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage! SAMURAI SHODOWN has enjoyed worldwide success as a blade-wielding fighting game series since its first release in 1993. 11 years have passed since the last series installment, and it is now time for SAMURAI SHODOWN to return in a brand-new game featuring high-end visuals and gameplay! Faithfully reproducing the game mechanics and atmosphere that contributed to the success of the series, SAMURAI SHODOWN includes a revolutionary feature that learns players\u2019 game actions and patterns in order to create CPU-controlled \u201cghost\u201d characters. With its story set one year before the very first installment, warriors and combatants from various backgrounds and with their own goals are about to battle to fulfill their destinies! \u25a0Carrying on the Legacy<br \/>\nThe new game aims to bring the same tense and exhilarating battles that the series is known for. Intense and epic battles are back! \u25a0Evolving the Presentation<br \/>\nUsing the power of UNREAL\u00ae ENGINE 4, the series is able to achieve a level of detail never before seen for a totally new visual experience! \u25a0A Revolutionary new AI system<br \/>\nUsing revolutionary Deep Learning AI, the game will learn from player tactics and create Ghost characters which players around the globe can share and fight against.\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"msp1615923551373\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9nkpmpxcb88g\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9nkpmpxcb88g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.10146.13652479730704089.28687b0b-9cb4-4856-9335-3b8ee3a776c2.2659023c-76ae-4490-8676-0dc1c3a89297?w=400&#038;h=600\" alt=\"SAMURAI SHODOWN SEASON PASS 2\" class=\"skip-lazy\" \/> <\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>SAMURAI SHODOWN SEASON PASS 2<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>SNK CORPORATION<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div> <span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span> <span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">7<\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 73.5px\"> <span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\"> <span>$19.99<\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\"> <a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9nkpmpxcb88g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<div class=\"mspb-description\"> \u25a0This pack includes 4 DLC characters for the game SAMURAI SHODOWN. Content included in this pack:<br \/>\nDLC character \u201cMINA MAJIKINA\u201d<br \/>\nDLC character \u201cSOGETSU KAZAMA\u201d<br \/>\nDLC character \u201cIROHA\u201d<br \/>\nDLC character \u201cWARDEN\u201d *DLC characters can also be purchased separately. Please be careful not to make duplicate purchases. * The main game (sold separately) is required. Online multiplayer on Xbox requires Xbox Live Gold (subscription sold separately).\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Related:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/16\/elder-scrolls-online-flames-of-ambition-has-arrived\/\">The Elder Scrolls Online: Flames of Ambition Has Arrived<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/16\/neverwinter-war-for-sharandar-has-begun\/\">Neverwinter: A New War for Sharandar Has Begun<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/16\/xbox-wireless-headset-now-available\/\">The New Xbox Wireless Headset Now Available Worldwide<\/a><br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/03\/16\/samurai-shodown-is-now-optimized-for-xbox-series-xs\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From its creation in 1993, the Samurai Shodown series has redefined weapon-based fighting games. 11 years after its previous installment, the series welcomes in a completely new game. Always evolving, the series known for its breath-taking battles and stunning characters has been taken to new heights with amazing visuals and sound design. Joining the roster of 13 fan-favorite warriors comes 3 original characters new to the story. Also, Samurai Shodown III protagonist Shizumaru Hisame joins the fight alongside Gongsun Li from the popular mobile game Honor of Kings. This latest installment takes place one year before the events of the original Samurai Shodown game, where tensions are still hot in the land of the rising sun. 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