Hamster have announced that Arcade Archives 2 Ace Driver will release on May 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 alongside Arcade Archives Ace Driver for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Arcade Archives 2 will cost $16.99, and Arcade Archives will cost $14.99.
An upgrade from Arcade Archives to the Arcade Archives 2 edition will be $2.99. Hamster have developed both versions, based on the Namco originals from 1994 and the latest entries in the Arcade Archives series. The Arcade Archives 2 version will support local multiplayer for up to four players at once.
On the Arcade Archives site, Hamster describes the game as:
“ACE DRIVER” is a racing game released by NAMCO LIMITED (current Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1994.
Experience the essence of racing with breathtaking race tracks and authentic handling.
Choose a class based on your player level and charge through the game! Who is the true ACE DRIVER!?
The “Arcade Archives” (ACA) series is developed with the concept of faithfully reproducing classic arcade games, staying true to its original.
In ORIGINAL MODE, you’ll find a variety of convenient features that make revisiting these classic titles even more enjoyable. These include difficulty and display settings, button remapping, rapid-fire options, the ability to create multiple save files at any time, and even a rewind function to undo your last move. Some titles also offer special settings that recreates the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs back in the day. In addition, in HI SCORE MODE and CARAVAN MODE, you can compete for the best scores with players around the world through Online Rankings.
“Arcade Archives 2” series introduces a brand-new mode called TIME ATTACK MODE, in addition to the ORIGINAL MODE, HI SCORE MODE, and CARAVAN MODE from Arcade Archives. TIME ATTACK MODE focuses on how quickly you can complete the game, regardless of the score you achieve.
What’s more, with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support, the gameplay can be reproduced even more accurately, closer to the original arcade experience.
