
The developers looked to games such as the Tenchu series for inspiration.

While making the game, lead director Hidetaka Miyazaki wanted to create a new intellectual property (IP) that marked a departure from the Dark Souls series of games also made by FromSoftware.

The game takes place in a fictionalized Japan during the Sengoku period and makes strong references to Buddhist mythology and philosophy. Gameplay is focused on stealth, exploration, and combat, with a particular emphasis on boss battles. It was released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One in March 2019 and for Stadia in October 2020. The game follows a shinobi known as Wolf as he attempts to take revenge on a samurai clan who attacked him and kidnapped his lord.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a 2019 action-adventure game developed by FromSoftware and published by Activision.
