SUCCESS Corporation has announced all-new shoot ’em up Sonic Wings Reunion for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PC via Steam, and arcades in Japan. The new Aero Fighters entry will launch on May 29, 2025 with English, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese language options.
The Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 versions of Sonic Wings Reunion will be sold physically and digitally in Japan. Standard Edition copies cost 6,380 yen, while the Limited Edition costs 10,780 yen. Limited Edition contents include an acrylic stand of Mao Mao, the single CD “Reunion” with the theme song sung by Mao Mao (VA: SUZUKA), and the Project Blue Mao Mao Day-One Commander Commemorative Patch.
Catch up on the game’s announcement video below:
Lastly, here’s an overview, via Gematsu:
The first new Sonic Wings (Aero Fighters) game in 26 years, with original staff members from the series involved in its planning, production, and oversight. This all-new installment in the classic vertical-scrolling shoot ’em up series is designed for all fans of the genre to enjoy.
Story
In the year 20XX, cities around the world come under attack. “Fata Morgana,” a mysterious organization wielding super weapons and the unknown technology to control the world’s military arsenal, has returned. “Project Blue,” an international secret rescue team of knights that soar the skies, rises to stand against this threat to the world. What awaits them in their fight against these formidable foes…?
Gameplay
Choose from eight popular characters from the series, including Mao Mao and Hien, as you aim to clear eight stages set in real-life cities. The game allows you to select your difficulty at the start and also includes local two-player cooperative play.
Staff
- Chief Producer: Shinya Nagatomo (SUCCESS Corporation)
- Character Design: Fumihiko Nantoka
- Cooperation: Hiroko Yokoyama
- Advisor: Shinsuke Nakamura
- Sound Director: Soushi Hosoi
- Production: SUCCESS Corporation
