Darlings, WayForward just dropped the tiniest little teaser at Anime Expo and the half-genie thirst is already real. A fresh redesign of Shantae and a firm 2027 window means the series is finally waking up from its six-year nap since Seven Sirens. No name, no platforms, just one shiny new art piece that has fans already speculating about new transformations and Risky Boots drama.

The last proper new entry was 2020’s Shantae and the Seven Sirens, with Risky Revolution last year being more revival than revolution. WayForward shared the teaser on Bluesky right after the panel, promising “brand-new Shantae tales” without spilling any other secrets. Community chatter is split between pure hype for the redesign and the usual “please don’t make it gacha” anxiety that always follows these announcements.

WayForward’s track record with the series has been consistently charming, so this slow-burn reveal feels like the studio playing coy while the cosplay girls gear up for the next wave. 2027 is far enough out that anything could happen, but one thing’s certain — Shantae’s coming back and the belly-dancing platforming is about to get a glow-up. Keep your transformation dances ready, loves.