Set in a reimagined late 1500s , the game follows a shinobi known as "Wolf".

: An asynchronous online feature where you can leave 30-second recordings and messages to guide or trick other players.

: You are sworn to protect Kuro, the Divine Heir of a mystical bloodline, from the Ashina clan, who seek to exploit his gift of immortality to save their falling empire.

: Three new cosmetic skins for the "One-Armed Wolf," earned by completing the campaign and mastering the new Gauntlet modes. Story & Lore Highlights

: New boss challenge modes that allow you to refight defeated bosses as many times as you like or face them in sequential boss rush marathons.

This edition includes the base game plus several major additions aimed at "seasoned players" looking for ultimate challenges:

: The story explores Buddhist concepts of life and death, suggesting that artificial immortality leads to "stagnation" and corruption, manifested in-game as giant centipedes and "Dragonrot".