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Ninjala

Ninjala is a free-to-play multiplayer action video game developed and published by GungHo Online Entertainment for the Nintendo Switch.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ninjala is a free-to-play multiplayer action video game developed and published by GungHo Online Entertainment for the Nintendo Switch. It was first unveiled at E3 2018 and released on June 24, 2020. The game centres on online battles in the fictional Ninjala tournament, using “Ninja-Gum” to create weapons and abilities.

Gameplay

Ninjala is an online multiplayer action game centred on close-range combat. Players use experimental Ninja-Gum to form weapons and trigger abilities in competitive matches.

Premise

The game is set around the fictional World Ninja Association, which developed bubblegum technology for people with ninja DNA. The Ninjala tournament forms the core of the game’s narrative framework.

Release

Ninjala was first shown at E3 2018 and later released for Nintendo Switch on June 24, 2020. It launched as a free-to-play title with optional paid content.

Development

GungHo Online Entertainment is credited as both developer and publisher, with Soleil also involved in development. The game was designed for Nintendo Switch and distributed digitally.

Key facts

  • Ninjala is a free-to-play online action game for Nintendo Switch.
  • The game was unveiled at E3 2018 and released in 2020.
  • Gameplay focuses on melee combat and the use of bubblegum-based weapons and abilities.
  • Its setting involves the fictional World Ninja Association and a tournament called Ninjala.
  • The game was developed and published by GungHo Online Entertainment, with some involvement from Soleil.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ninjala?
Ninjala is a free-to-play multiplayer action video game for Nintendo Switch developed and published by GungHo Online Entertainment.
When was Ninjala released?
It was released on June 24, 2020.
What genre is Ninjala?
It is an action game with multiplayer online combat.
What is the game’s main premise?
Players compete in the Ninjala tournament using Ninja-Gum, a bubblegum technology that creates weapons and special abilities.
Who developed Ninjala?
GungHo Online Entertainment developed and published the game, with some involvement from Soleil.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninjala
    Supports: Development, publisher, release date, platform, genre, mode, gameplay premise
  2. Ninjala Wiki (Fandom) — https://ninjala.fandom.com/wiki/Home
    Supports: Free-to-play multiplayer arena brawler description and game overview
  3. Official Site - Ninjala — https://ninjalathegame.com/en/
    Supports: Official title, developer/publisher, free-to-play model, additional content and in-app purchases
  4. Nintendo — https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/ninjala-switch/
    Supports: Nintendo Switch platform and online action battle description