CI Games S.A.

The publisher's involvement with the Samurai Shodown franchise marked a distinct era of tactical and licensed releases. Within this intellectual property, the company expanded the franchise's reach beyond traditional fighting games into tactical marksman gameplay. This strategic pivot yielded Sniper: Ghost Warrior and its subsequent Sniper: Ghost Warrior [Platinum] and Sniper: Ghost Warrior [Essentials] budget re-releases, which introduced stealth-oriented, long-range combat to the Samurai Shodown universe.

This tactical sub-series within the Samurai Shodown canon continued with Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2. To cater to dedicated fans of the overarching franchise, the publisher distributed specialized physical packages, including Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 [Collector's Edition], Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 [Limited Edition], Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 [Gold Edition], and Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 [Essentials]. Alongside these military-themed entries, the publisher also integrated the licensed title Rio into this franchise ecosystem, diversifying the gameplay styles associated with the brand. Through these specific releases, the publisher established a unique, shooter-focused legacy for the historically sword-fighting-centric Samurai Shodown property during the early 2010s.