Konami and WayForward released a new trailer for Contra: Operation Galuga that introduces the game’s six playable characters.
Announced in the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, Contra: Operation Galuga is a “thorough reimagining” of the series with new stages, new enemies and bosses, and more new mechanics. The Galuga Islands are turned into a battlefield when Red Falcon terrorists invade, and its up to Contra soldiers to restore peace.
Contra: Operation Galuga Characters Trailer
The latest Contra: Operation Galuga trailer introduces the following playable characters: Bill Rizer, Lance Bean, Ariana, Lucia, Lt. Stanley Ironside, and Probotector. Players will have access to Bill and Lance first, and the other four will be deployed as the story progresses.
Here’s an overview of the playable roster from Konami’s latest press release, via Gematsu:
- Bill Rizer – Field leader of the Contra unit, possessing exceptional physical strength, agility, and mental fortitude. Proficient in all manner of armaments and well-versed in military science.
- Lance Bean – An expert marksman adept with machinery. Was active as a guerrilla fighter before being recruited into the Earth Marine Corps by Bill Rizer.
- Ariana – A tremendously skilled warrior from the Galuga Archipelago. After her village was nearly wiped out by Red Falcon’s attack, she wages a one-woman war against the enemy forces.
- Lucia – Deputy commander in the Earth Marine Corps and also a talented field operative. She is equally proficient at combat missions and covert intelligence.
- Lt. Stanley Ironside – A veteran who leads an armored platoon in the GX Army. He wears a powered Hercules exosuit to supplement his already formidable combat skills.
- Probotector – Autonomous training robots used by the Contra Unit. Utilizing cutting-edge tech, they are every bit as capable in the field as their human counterparts
Watch the new trailer below:
Contra: Operation Galuga launches in early 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam
