Konami and Shantae developer WayForward announced Contra: Operation Galuga, a new entry in the long-running side-scrolling series. The new title is scheduled for an early 2024 launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Konami states that Contra: Operation Galuga is a “thorough reimagining” of the series with new stages, new enemies and bosses, and more new mechanics. The Galuga Islands will turn into a battlefield in the upcoming title, and its up to Contra soldiers to defeat the Red Falcon terrorists and restore the peace. A new trailer was shown during the September 14 Nintendo Direct, revealing gameplay of the title for the very first time.
Here’s an overview of the upcoming title, via Konami’s official website:
Contra: Operation Galuga – Reloaded. Reimagined. Reborn.
Introducing a new entry in the legendary Contra series! Contra: Operation Galuga is a thorough reimagining of the classic run ‘n’ gun NES/arcade game from the 1980s, featuring timeless gameplay, iconic weapons, modern graphics and sound, new stages, new enemies and bosses, new play mechanics, and intense co-op combat for up to two players in Story Mode or four players in Arcade Mode! Take control of elite Contra commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean as they battle the Red Falcon terrorist group, which has turned the once-peaceful Galuga Islands into an all-out warzone where the fate of mankind hangs in the balance.
The true Contra legacy begins now!
Key Features
- Classic Run ‘N’ Gun Gameplay – Run, jump, and shoot your way through eight action-packed stages! Infiltrate the jungle, ascend the waterfall, speed through an enemy base on a hovercycle, and more!
- 4-Player Co-Op Action – Enlist with friends for local co-op combat! Up to two players can team up in Story Mode, and up to four players can join forces in Arcade Mode.
Lastly, watch the announcement trailer below.
