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It's Official, Shantae's Seventh Game Will Arrive In 2027

WayForward confirms *Shantae*'s seventh game is coming to Game Boy Color in 2027—with teaser art and a surprise retro revival.

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📍 Aftermath

Development details and teaser artwork were shared at Anime Expo, but no further updates were reported after the initial coverage. The story quieted without additional progress or resolution in the following days.

Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.

Questions people are asking

Is this a new *Shantae* game or a re-release?

Coverage does not yet specify whether the 2027 title is a new entry or a re-release of an existing game.

Will the game be available on modern platforms?

WayForward has not confirmed whether the game will launch on platforms beyond the Game Boy Color.

Why is the Game Boy Color being revived?

The Game Boy Color revival was previously announced as part of a limited-edition hardware re-release program, with this *Shantae* game serving as a key title for the relaunch.

What happened

WayForward Technologies has officially announced the seventh mainline *Shantae* game, set for release in 2027. The game will launch on the newly revived Game Boy Color hardware, marking the first time the series has returned to the original platform since its debut.

Coverage highlights include a teaser image shared by WayForward, confirming development is underway, and reports from multiple outlets—*My Nintendo News*, *ComicBook.com*, *TwistedVoxel*, *Video Games Chronicle*, and *Nintendo Life*—all citing the same announcement made at Anime Expo. The announcement has sparked discussion about the series’ return to retro hardware, with speculation centered on whether this is a re-release of an existing title or a new entry.

Fans should watch for further details on gameplay mechanics, platform compatibility beyond the Game Boy Color, and potential pre-order or demo announcements.

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Sources (7)

A brand new Shantae game is in development at WayForward Gamereactor UK · 47d ago
It's Official, Shantae's Seventh Game Will Arrive In 2027 Nintendo Life · 47d ago
WayForward says new Shantae game coming in 2027 My Nintendo News · 47d ago
Nintendo Game Boy Color Series Officially Returning With New Game in 2027 ComicBook.com · 47d ago
WayForward Confirms New Shantae Game Is in Development, Shares First Teaser Artwork TwistedVoxel · 47d ago
WayForward announces next Shantae game at Anime Expo with 2027 release window Video Games Chronicle · 47d ago
It's Official, Shantae's Seventh Game Will Arrive In 2027 Nintendo Life · 47d ago

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