Microids and TMS Entertainment have partnered up to announce a brand-new Space Adventure Cobra game is currently in development. The new Space Adventure Cobra game will release for PC and consoles in the near future. Specific consoles were not announced by Microids.
“We are extremely excited to work on this adaptation of Space Adventure Cobra, a legendary anime which has inspired a whole generation of fans, said Microids CEO Stéphane Longeard in a press release. “We are committed to respecting the universe and characters created by Buichi Terasawa, while providing an immersive gameplay experience, faithful to the spirit of the anime series. The Cobra game promises to be a great adventure for fans and gamers looking for a rich and compelling universe.”
“We were very impressed with the passion and professionalism of the Microids team, and we are confident that Cobra fans will be thrilled with the new video game,” TMS Entertainment CEO Tadashi Takezaki said. “We are looking forward to the final product, which promises to delight the fans.”
Here’s an overview of the upcoming game via Microids:
Space Adventure Cobra
Adapted from the Japanese animation series produced by TMS Entertainment (based on illustrations and comic books created by Buichi Terasawa), the video game provides players the opportunity to step into Cobra’s shoes as the famous galactic bounty hunter, in a futuristic and colorful universe on consoles and PC.
Created in 1978, the cult manga Cobra has fascinated many generations of fans with its complex plot known for its many twists and turns. With his legendary Psycho Gun attached to his left arm, and his iconic partnership with Lady, the notorious space pirate Cobra has captivated audiences for decades.
Space Adventure Cobra is currently in pre-production, and further details were not revealed. Microids is also working on a new UFO Robot Grendizer game releasing on all platforms in 2023.