Launch dates for SAMURAI MAIDEN are December 1 in Japan and December 8 globally

According to D3 Publisher and developer Shade, the sword-fighting action game SAMURAI MAIDEN will be released on December 1 for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch in Japan and on December 8 for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam in all other countries.

The versions for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch will be offered both physically and digitally in Japan. The game is only available digitally in the west. The opening theme music "Divine Tuning" and the closing theme song "Kotonoe Ni Saku Ver." MP3 files will both be included with the download codes for the "Sailor Suit Gal" costume in the first print runs of the physical version.

According to the game's Steam page, below is a description:

Beneath the cherry blossom trees in stunning Japan, a young woman becomes…a samurai?? Experience fast-paced action in the Sengoku period as this everyday girl slays demons and slashes her way through the chaos!

A temple in flames. Swirls of black smoke rise high into the sky. The angry shouts of soldiers can be heard all around. Before you stands a bearded old man… Wait, is that Nobunaga Oda?!

A young woman from the 21st century with sharp swordsmanship skills finds herself in Honno-ji during the Sengoku period! Together with a trio of newfound ninja friends, she races through the Underworld beneath Honno-ji, confronted by enraged corpses at every turn! Nothing can stop this all-female powerhouse team, as the young woman turned samurai slashes up enemies while the ninja wipe them out with their fierce ninjutsu!

And when things get tough, activate the Devoted Heart technique to have samurai and ninja lock lips to enhance their abilities! There are so many exhilarating, epic battles to take on! Slay the Demon Lord of the Sengoku period and forge everlasting bonds with your ninja friends!

A brand-new female-led sword-fighting action game is here!

SAMURAI MAIDEN - 2nd Trailer