On Maan English location test was announced for the US. Also at this time, a tentative release date was listed as 'Spring 2008' (later than the previously stated release date) in Japanese arcades on the Hong Kong SNK Playmore site. Testing began February 14 and ended on February 19, intended to be the final round of testing.

On Februthe third location testing ad was listed on the Japanese official site at four different locations. Aoi Nanase, character designer to the series' first original video animation, reported in her personal blog that the official staff intended to make a great departure from the Makai and were aiming for a Sengoku period effect. Along with this announcement came the game's international title.

The first overseas location testing took place in Hong Kong during December 20вЂ“21. The official website also confirmed an eventual release in 2008. Testing began on December 20 and ended on December 24. On December 13, 2007, the official website to accompany the game was created, along with a bulletin of four locations sites: Tokyo, Kanagawa, Osaka, and Chiba. After late October 2007, the game was subjected to rigorous beta testing around arcades in Japan. However, at the 2007 Tokyo Game Show, the date was pushed back, although it was suggested that it was almost ready for release in Japanese arcades. A tentative release date was set for the end of 2007. The game takes place between the events of Samurai Shodown 64: Warriors Rage and Samurai Shodown: Warriors Rage.Дevelopment of this game was announced publicly at All Nippon Amusement Machine Operator's Union (AOU).

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