WayForward has officially confirmed that the seventh Shantae game is coming in 2027, marking the series' first new entry in several years.
No platforms, subtitle, or release window beyond the year have been announced yet. The confirmation appears to be the studio's first official statement pinning down a release year for the project.
Shantae is WayForward's flagship franchise, running since the original Game Boy Color release in 2002. The series blends platforming with Metroidvania exploration and is best known on Nintendo platforms, though recent entries have released across PC and consoles. The last mainline game, Shantae and the Seven Sirens, launched in 2020.
Fans of the half-genie hero have been waiting for news, and a 2027 target gives the series its longest gap between entries. More details — platforms, gameplay, and a proper reveal — are presumably on the way.
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