The beloved Ninjala franchise evolves into an open-world action game in the first chapter of a two-part saga.
TOKYO, Japan – June 9, 2026 – GungHo Online Entertainment America (GOEA) today announced Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, the next evolution of Ninjala. After the original title amassed over 11 million downloads worldwide, the sequel takes a new direction as an open-world action game. Revealed during today’s Nintendo Direct, Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2027, with the first demo playable at Anime Expo 2026.
You can watch the Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet reveal trailer here.
The announcement is accompanied by a limited-time free streaming opportunity of the Ninjala anime, beginning June 12, with episodes released on a rolling basis to help fans catch up on the adventure so far.
Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet marks a new frontier for the series, transforming the original Ninjala’s high-energy PvP into an open-world action game. Players will traverse vast, nature-rich landscapes at their own pace, with the franchise’s high-speed Ninja-Gum Action combat driving every encounter. Along the way, master the power of the Shinobi to conquer dungeons and take down colossal bosses across an undiscovered world.
Ninjala 2 is told in an ambitious two-part story. The Uncharted Planet is the first installment, setting the stage for an epic narrative that will continue in a second chapter at a later date.
An Uncharted World Awaits
The adventure begins at the WNA Academy when a mysterious stranger manipulates the protagonist into breaking the Forbidden Seal. As the entire Academy is transported across the stars to a strange planet, the sinister Prime Tetrad of the Xenos Army is simultaneously unleashed. Now stranded on an uncharted world, the protagonist must work together with their allies to find their way back home to Earth, uncovering their own destiny that lies dormant deep within them along the way.
Key Features
- From PvP to Open-World PvE: While preserving the fast-paced Ninja-Gum Action gameplay that fans love, Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet expands the setting into an open world where players can freely explore and tackle quest-driven challenges in any order. The combat builds on Ninjala’s core mechanics with weapon attributes, an item crafting system, and a cooking system using gathered materials.
- Solo or Co-op: Experience the journey at your own pace as a solo player, or team up with up to four friends in local or online co-op. Coordinate with your squad to conquer dungeons and take on colossal bosses together.
- New Protagonists and Familiar Faces: Players step into the shoes of a young ninja student attending the WNA Academy. Fan-favorite characters from the original Ninjala—including Lucy, Berecca, Van, and more—return alongside new characters.
Play It First at Anime Expo 2026
Fans attending Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles can try Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet before anyone else at West Hall booth #2316. The Anime Expo demo will feature two playable courses: a Planetary Exploration Course showcasing the game’s combat, and a Photography Course that lets players go on a sightseeing adventure. Everyone who plays the demo will receive a limited-edition keepsake.
Interview opportunities with the dev team will be available upon request; contact gungho@triplepointpr.com for more information.
Catch Up on the Ninjala Anime
To celebrate the announcement of Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, GungHo Online Entertainment is launching limited-time free streaming of the Ninjala anime. Releasing sequentially starting on Friday, June 12, the first 63 episodes of the series will be made available for free via the Official Ninjala YouTube channel. These episodes cover the storyline leading directly into Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, offering a great way for fans to catch up and fully immerse themselves ahead of the journey to come.
To stay updated on the latest game news, visit the official Ninjala 2 website or follow Ninjala on X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.
All assets for Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet are available here.
ABOUT NINJALA 2: THE UNCHARTED PLANET
Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet is an open-world action game that evolves the Ninja-Gum Battle Action gameplay of the original title. When the Forbidden Seal is broken, young ninja students find their entire academy transported to a strange planet, and it’s up to them to fight their way home. Explore vast, nature-rich landscapes, conquer dungeons, and take down colossal bosses using Gum Action combat. Brave the journey solo or team up with up to four friends in local or online co-op. The first chapter of an ambitious two-part saga, Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet arrives exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2027. Visit https://ninjala2thegame.com/ to learn more.
ABOUT GUNGHO ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA
GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. (GOEA) is a multi-platform developer and publisher dedicated to delivering fun & unique titles like Puzzle & Dragons, Ninjala, and LET IT DIE. GOEA is the US division of GungHo Online Entertainment (GOE), whose studios include leading developers SUPERTRICK GAMES, GAME ARTS, Acquire, and Gravity. GOEA distributes games for consoles, handhelds, mobile devices, and PC. GOEA is located in Redondo Beach, CA. For more information, visit www.gunghoonline.com.
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