HAMSTER Corporation (Head Office: Tokyo-to, Setagaya-ku; CEO: Satoshi HAMADA; referred to below as "HAMSTER") is happy to announce that "AIR COMBAT 22" will be released for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game will be available digitally on July 3rd, 2025, as part of the Arcade Archives and Arcade Archives2 series by HAMSTER.
"AIR COMBAT 22" releasing simultaneously on 5 platforms!
"AIR COMBAT 22" releasing simultaneously on 5 platforms!
HAMSTER announces that "AIR COMBAT 22" will be released simultaneously on five platforms in the "Arcade Archives" and the "Arcade Archives2" series on July 3rd, 2025. These platforms include Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ 2, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. "Arcade Archives AIR COMBAT 22" will be released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation®4, and also “Arcade Archives2 AIR COMBAT 22” will be released for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.
About "AIR COMBAT 22"
"AIR COMBAT 22" is a flight shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1995.
This title features an evolutionary step in 3D graphics and flashy animations using the “System Super 22" arcade board, an upgrade of the "System 22" architecture used for a wide range of legendary 3D games.
Take on missions for the thrill of shooting down lots of enemy crafts, white-knuckle missions that require expert techniques, and more as you conquer diverse aerial combat scenarios. Become a hero of the skies!
Title: Arcade Archives AIR COMBAT 22 / Arcade Archives2 AIR COMBAT 22
Platform:
Arcade Archives AIR COMBAT 22: Nintendo Switch™ / PlayStation®4
Arcade Archives2 AIR COMBAT 22: Nintendo Switch™ 2 / PlayStation®5 / Xbox Series X|S
Price:
Arcade Archives AIR COMBAT 22: $14.99
Arcade Archives2 AIR COMBAT 22: $16.99
Players: 1
Release Date: July 3rd, 2025
Official Website: https://www.arcadearchives.com/en/
AIR COMBAT22™ & ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Arcade Archives Series Produced by HAMSTER Corporation.
Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
"Microsoft, Xbox Sphere, Xbox Series X|S" are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
About "Arcade Archives"
The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores. Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.
About "Arcade Archives 2"
In addition to the "ORIGINAL MODE," "HIGH SCORE MODE," and "CARAVAN MODE" included in the "Arcade Archives"series, "Arcade Archives2"series will add new features such as "TIME ATTACK MODE" and "NETWORK MODE."In "TIME ATTACK MODE" you compete to see who can beat the final boss the fastest stating from the first battle. This mode focuses on how quickly you can complete the game, regardless of the score you achieve. In "NETWORK MODE" you can play against other users over the network. However, "TIME ATTACK MODE" and "NETWORK MODE" may not be implemented in some games.
In case of single-player game, "NETWORK MODE" is not implemented.
Additionally, functionality has been significantly enhanced. Multiple save slots have been implemented instead of just one, along with a rewind feature that allows players to retry gameplay and a quick start feature for those who want to dive straight into the game. Furthermore, VRR support has been added, enabling more accurate reproduction of the original arcade game's experience.
Enjoy the legendary arcade masterpiece with "Arcade Archives 2," now more fun and user-friendly.
HAMSTER's official program "Arcade Archiver"
HAMSTER's official Program "Arcade Archiver" is being broadcast live on YouTube Live at 7:00 p.m (JST), on the day of the Arcade Archives titles are released. It is a live program with lots of contents such as introduction of games and development talks by inviting developers.
"AIR COMBAT 22 Special" will be broadcasted on July 3rd. Please enjoy it.
HAMSTER's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/HAMSTERCorporation
"AIR COMBAT 22" is a flight shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1995.
This title features an evolutionary step in 3D graphics and flashy animations using the “System Super 22" arcade board, an upgrade of the "System 22" architecture used for a wide range of legendary 3D games.
Take on missions for the thrill of shooting down lots of enemy crafts, white-knuckle missions that require expert techniques, and more as you conquer diverse aerial combat scenarios. Become a hero of the skies!
Title: Arcade Archives AIR COMBAT 22 / Arcade Archives2 AIR COMBAT 22
Platform:
Arcade Archives AIR COMBAT 22: Nintendo Switch™ / PlayStation®4
Arcade Archives2 AIR COMBAT 22: Nintendo Switch™ 2 / PlayStation®5 / Xbox Series X|S
Price:
Arcade Archives AIR COMBAT 22: $14.99
Arcade Archives2 AIR COMBAT 22: $16.99
Players: 1
Release Date: July 3rd, 2025
Official Website: https://www.arcadearchives.com/en/
AIR COMBAT22™ & ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Arcade Archives Series Produced by HAMSTER Corporation.
Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
"Microsoft, Xbox Sphere, Xbox Series X|S" are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
About "Arcade Archives"
The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores. Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.
About "Arcade Archives 2"
In addition to the "ORIGINAL MODE," "HIGH SCORE MODE," and "CARAVAN MODE" included in the "Arcade Archives"series, "Arcade Archives2"series will add new features such as "TIME ATTACK MODE" and "NETWORK MODE."In "TIME ATTACK MODE" you compete to see who can beat the final boss the fastest stating from the first battle. This mode focuses on how quickly you can complete the game, regardless of the score you achieve. In "NETWORK MODE" you can play against other users over the network. However, "TIME ATTACK MODE" and "NETWORK MODE" may not be implemented in some games.
In case of single-player game, "NETWORK MODE" is not implemented.
Additionally, functionality has been significantly enhanced. Multiple save slots have been implemented instead of just one, along with a rewind feature that allows players to retry gameplay and a quick start feature for those who want to dive straight into the game. Furthermore, VRR support has been added, enabling more accurate reproduction of the original arcade game's experience.
Enjoy the legendary arcade masterpiece with "Arcade Archives 2," now more fun and user-friendly.
HAMSTER's official program "Arcade Archiver"
HAMSTER's official Program "Arcade Archiver" is being broadcast live on YouTube Live at 7:00 p.m (JST), on the day of the Arcade Archives titles are released. It is a live program with lots of contents such as introduction of games and development talks by inviting developers.
"AIR COMBAT 22 Special" will be broadcasted on July 3rd. Please enjoy it.
HAMSTER's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/HAMSTERCorporation