Apex, North Carolina - September 18, 2025 - Limited Run Games, a premium publisher of digital and physical video games, announced today that the critically acclaimed, smash-hit shooter Earthion, comes to console via digital download starting today!
Already a hit amongst gamers and critics following the game's release on Steam® earlier this summer, Earthion continues to stun gamers worldwide with its jaw-dropping pixel art, breathless action and adrenaline-fueled gameplay, evoking the golden age of gaming thanks to its unmistakable 16-bit styling, rooted in the glory days of the Sega® Genesis™ / Mega Drive. Finally, console fans can experience the thrill of Earthion, with the game available for download today on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo® Switch™. Furthermore, Limited Run Games is also happy to share that Earthion, in addition to the aforementioned platforms, is also available on Xbox One starting today! (Xbox One version is available on digital download only).
With a current Metacritic user score of 9.0 and a flood of stellar reviews from the worlds’ gaming media, Earthion is an outer-space ode to the finest shooters of all time, a sprawling shoot em’ up saga taking place over eight diverse, uniquely themed levels, packed with non-stop, twitch-inducing action.
A graphical tour-de-force, Earthion conjures an endless parade of eye-popping tricks, defying the established limitations of its 16-bit hardware roots and dazzling genre fans everywhere. With the remarkable visuals designed by Ancient’s Makoto Wada, the pixel perfect artwork is matched only by the score, an instant classic composed by the legendary Yuzo Koshiro (Streets of Rage, SHINOBI, ActRaiser), who delivers monumentally memorable beats, guaranteed to stick in the heads of all who play long after the credits roll!
Check Out The Digital Download Trailer!
For fans who prefer physical media, Earthion will also be available on disc and Game Card across PC (DRM-free), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, and is expected to begin shipping in late 2025. Limited Run Games will also be releasing Earthion on a physical SEGA Genesis /Mega Drive cartridge, planned for 2026!
For more information on Earthion, please visit: https://earthiongame.com
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Limited Run Games is the industry leader in producing and distributing premium physical video games. Founded in 2015, they have published over 1,000 physical games and soundtracks in addition to winning several awards for their bespoke Collector’s Editions. Limited Run is the gold standard in bringing digital games to physical form for casual fans and collectors alike. Visit limitedrungames.com for the latest offerings, or follow the brand on your social media platform of choice for all LRG-related updates: @limitedrungames.