Yakoh Shinobi Ops brings four-player co-op shinobi stealth action to PS5 in 2027 Leave a comment

We’ve just revealed the first trailer for Yakoh Shinobi Ops in State of Play. What did you think?

This four-shinobi co-op online stealth action game is developed by Shueisha Games and Acquire, pioneers of ninja stealth action. Yakoh Shinobi Ops is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5 in 2027.

Four shinobi become one to infiltrate, deceive enemies, and complete their missions 

In Yakoh Shinobi Ops, four players take on the role of shinobi, working together to infiltrate heavily guarded enemy territory. Enemy soldiers patrol every corner, traps lurk in the shadows, and danger is everywhere. Only by combining their unique abilities can the four shinobi accomplish their mission. While the game can be enjoyed solo, we believe the experience truly shines when four players collaborate as one unified force.

Hide in darkness. Deceive your enemies. Survive at all costs. And when death closes in, trust your instincts to escape. We’re developing Yakoh Shinobi Ops to deliver this kind of hardcore, pulse-pounding stealth action experience.

The unstoppable Pursuer

At the core of the game is relentless tension, driven by the ever-present “Pursuer” that hunts the shinobi without mercy.

The Pursuer cannot be defeated. To be caught is certain death. Its presence alone fills every mission with overwhelming fear, forcing players to stay alert at all times as they push forward toward their objective.

To survive, shinobi must make split-second decisions—finding places to hide, moving silently through enemy territory, and sometimes sprinting at full speed to escape danger.

Unique ninjutsu abilities

Each infiltrating shinobi wields different ninjutsu abilities. One uses a grappling hook to climb to high places, another destroys walls to forge new paths, one conceals allies with smoke screens, and another distracts enemies with firecrackers—when each understands their role and acts in coordination, they can overcome missions that would be nearly impossible alone.

Each shinobi excels in different situations, and flexible role distribution according to circumstances is key to success.

Perfect coordination

The shinobi lurk in darkness while constantly making quick decisions about their next move, advancing in sync with their teammates. For example, coordination is required such as checking guard positions and lines of sight from a bird’s-eye view, then advancing all at once when an ally deploys a smoke screen.

Cooperative play is also crucial, including reviving and rescuing fallen comrades, carrying teammates to high places, and simultaneously operating devices within enemy territory for quick activation. In dangerous enemy territory where a single mistake can be fatal, perfect coordination among all four is essential to successfully complete the mission. Mix and match roles or specialize in the same abilities together; your tactical flexibility determines victory.

Survival & escape

For the shinobi, surviving and returning alive is also a critical element of the mission. Leaving one’s corpse exposed in enemy territory is the greatest shame for a shinobi, and mission rewards will be greatly reduced.

The escape after completing many missions carries a different tension from the infiltration. As the time limit approaches, the shinobi must evade the surveillance of guards and the Pursuer to reach the extraction point.

The more you play, the more powerful equipment you’ll unlock, letting you craft your own custom loadout. Experiment with different combinations to find the build that matches your playstyle, then challenge yourself with increasingly difficult missions.

Yakoh Shinobi Ops launches on PlayStation 5 in 2027. Stay tuned for more in the future!