At GungHo Online Entertainment’s booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, visitors were able to play the upcoming “Ninjala 2: The Unknown Planet” from the Ninjala series. This article focuses on the new open-world movement and combat features.
GungHo’s booth attracted attention at Tokyo Game Show 2026, where the author, who provides live commentary, tried the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2 title “Ninjala 2: The Unknown Planet.” 3 titles, including this game, were exhibited at the event, and visitors reportedly formed long queues.
The new game shifts from the series’ previous focus on competitive play to open-world action. Players could experience both the planet exploration course and the photography course. During play, open-world elements included collecting materials, experience points and zeny, as well as discovering cooking recipes in treasure chests. A new action system using gum for movement was also highlighted.
The combat retains Ninjala’s characteristic spectacle, while a new feature that uses a just guard to create an opening for a counterattack attracted attention. Cooperative sequences involving summoned allies and scenes featuring the summoning of a giant robot also became topics of discussion in the footage. In photo mode, players can freely move around the WNA Academy and enjoy taking pictures with a variety of filters and stickers.
The official announcement states that “Ninjala 2: The Unknown Planet” is scheduled for release in spring 2027. Information on Nintendo Switch 2 support, a design that allows up to 4 players to play through online or local co-op in addition to single-player mode, and multilingual support is expected to be provided on the official website.