Retrowave and Mega Cat Studios announced Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit, the next side-scrolling action platformer for the Angry Video Game Nerd series. The new title launches in Q2 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game will be sold for NES via Limited Run Games as well.
Watch the announcement trailer below:
Lastly, here’s an overview of the new platformer, via Steam:
The ULTIMATE NERD RAGE is back in Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit – an all-new action platformer set in the AVGN universe! As The Nerd, blast your way across a host of pixel art levels crawling with zombies, mechanical skeletons, ghoulish reapers, and more!
- THE 8-BIT EXPERIENCE – Run, jump, slide, and shoot your way through levels in this new 8-bit installment featuring the Angry Video Game Nerd! It doesn’t just LOOK like an 8-bit game–there will also be a CARTRIDGE VERSION available for actual retro hardware!
- THE AVGN UNIVERSE IN 8-BIT FORM – Journey through multiple levels inspired by the AVGN universe, and blast away at enemies themed around each level! Slide below platforms, pick up power-ups, and take alternate routes to get to the boss room!
- FAMILIAR FACES, NEW FIGHTS – As The Nerd heads into the pixel-ridden fight, he must face off against familiar faces from his past! Waiting at the end of every level, bosses from the AVGN universe hope to destroy The Nerd!