Classic Shmup 'Truxton' Returns After Nearly 35 Years On Switch 2
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PS5 Debuts Long-Awaited Classic Shooter Sequel
A beloved arcade video game is making its comeback with a sequel after several decades, and its PlayStation 5 release date has been officially announced. Which arcade shooter is getting a PS5 sequel? Truxton, a vertical scrolling shooter first launched in arcades in 1988 with releases in Japan and Europe, is returning as Truxton Extreme. Developed by Tatsujin and published by Clear River Games AB, this new installment serves as a direct sequel t…
And add versions for Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2, apart from those already announced for PS5 and PC.
PS5 Getting Classic Shooter Sequel Fans Have Waited Decades For
(Image Credits: Clear River Games AB) A classic arcade video game is getting a sequel decades later, with the game’s PlayStation 5 release date officially set. What arcade shooter is getting a PS5 sequel? Truxton, a 1988 vertical scrolling shooter originally released in Japanese and European arcades, is coming back in the form of Truxton Extreme, a new game developed by Tatsujin and published by Clear River Games AB. The new game actually serves…
It seems that this return could join the best Nintendo Switch games and now also Nintendo Switch 2, as Truxton Extreme marks the return of the classic Toaplan ship saga after 34 years without new deliveries. It is developed by Tatsujin and published by Clear River Games and this is what is known from the project: It will be released on July 30, 2026 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Prices: Standard digital edition: $24.99 / $22.99 Delu…
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