HOSHiN ENGi Re:surrection Turns Shonen Jump Epic into Hand-Drawn Roguelite, Coming in 2027
Shueisha Games and LASTWONDER reveal roguelite set after the events of Ryū Fujisaki's manga, starring a new hero drawn by Fujisaki himself, for Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5, and Steam®.
TOKYO, Japan – September 09, 2026 – Investiture of the Gods, the 16th-century Chinese epic that sits alongside Journey to the West, became a hit in Ryū Fujisaki's hands as Hoshin Engi, a manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump during the 90s. Shueisha Games is happy to announce Hoshin Engi Re:surrection, a roguelite action game that picks up after the manga's ending, coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Steam in 2027.
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.
Watch Nintendo Direct Debut Trailer!
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.
New characters, drawn by Ryū Fujisaki
Beyond the end of Hoshin Engi
The land was supposed to have found its peace. A new threat bares its fangs. At the command of his master Taikobo, Toshin and his partner Chuchue Doji set out to bring it down, with a wide array of Paope at their disposal. A new adventure, picking up after the manga, begins now.
Hoshin Engi Re:surrection
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Steam
Genre: Roguelite action
Release: 2027
Players: 1
Rating: ESRB 10+ (PEGI pending)
Price: TBA
Languages: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Publisher: Shueisha Games
Developer: LASTWONDER
Wishlist Hoshin Engi Re:surrection on Steam at [URL TBA], and follow Shueisha Games on X, Instagram, and TikTok for news as it lands. More information will be revealed in the coming months.
About Shueisha Games
Shueisha Games serves as the dedicated gaming division of Shueisha, the prominent Japanese publishing powerhouse. Established to bridge the gap between literature and interactive media, the label collaborates with domestic and international developers to deliver both fresh original IPs and adaptations of legendary Shueisha series to a global audience.
About LASTWONDER
LASTWONDER is a creative company staffed by people who have worked across game development and a range of other entertainment fields. The studio plans, produces, and develops across a number of creative areas, with a focus on console games and digital content.
©Tsutomu Ano, Ryū Fujisaki/SHUEISHA
©SHUEISHA, SHUEISHA GAMES developed by LASTWONDER
Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.
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TOKYO, Japan – September 09, 2026 – Investiture of the Gods, the 16th-century Chinese epic that sits alongside Journey to the West, became a hit in Ryū Fujisaki's hands as Hoshin Engi, a manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump during the 90s. Shueisha Games is happy to announce Hoshin Engi Re:surrection, a roguelite action game that picks up after the manga's ending, coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Steam in 2027.
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.
Watch Nintendo Direct Debut Trailer!
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.
New characters, drawn by Ryū Fujisaki
Beyond the end of Hoshin Engi
The land was supposed to have found its peace. A new threat bares its fangs. At the command of his master Taikobo, Toshin and his partner Chuchue Doji set out to bring it down, with a wide array of Paope at their disposal. A new adventure, picking up after the manga, begins now.
Hoshin Engi Re:surrection
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Steam
Genre: Roguelite action
Release: 2027
Players: 1
Rating: ESRB 10+ (PEGI pending)
Price: TBA
Languages: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Publisher: Shueisha Games
Developer: LASTWONDER
Wishlist Hoshin Engi Re:surrection on Steam at [URL TBA], and follow Shueisha Games on X, Instagram, and TikTok for news as it lands. More information will be revealed in the coming months.
About Shueisha Games
Shueisha Games serves as the dedicated gaming division of Shueisha, the prominent Japanese publishing powerhouse. Established to bridge the gap between literature and interactive media, the label collaborates with domestic and international developers to deliver both fresh original IPs and adaptations of legendary Shueisha series to a global audience.
About LASTWONDER
LASTWONDER is a creative company staffed by people who have worked across game development and a range of other entertainment fields. The studio plans, produces, and develops across a number of creative areas, with a focus on console games and digital content.
©Tsutomu Ano, Ryū Fujisaki/SHUEISHA
©SHUEISHA, SHUEISHA GAMES developed by LASTWONDER
Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.
“PlayStation Family Mark”, “PlayStation” and “PS5 logo” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
©2026 Valve Corporation. Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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