SUNSOFT has announced a new collection, titled SUNSOFT is Back! Retro Game Selection 2. It will release on December 17, 2026 and will be available for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
A trailer for the release is available here:
Physical editions of the collection will be available for PlayStation 5 and Switch in Japan, as well as a Collector’s Box. The Collector’s Box will include a soundtrack, keyring, and more.
The Steam store page provides this description:
The second installment of Sunsoft’s Retro Game Selection series is here!
This collection brings together some of Sunsoft’s most memorable retro titles from the 1980s, from major hits to hidden gems known only to dedicated fans.
Use the newly added save and rewind features to finally beat that game you could never quite beat back then.
The collection also includes a Gallery Mode featuring a selection of rare material from the original games, including concept artwork, promotional flyers, and more. Much of which you won’t find anywhere else!
【Included Titles】
Super Arabian
Sunsoft’s first home console game, released in 1985. In this action game, the hero sets out on a journey to rescue a kidnapped princess.
Defeat enemies as you make your way through the game and collect all the Magic Jars. Take out multiple enemies at once to transform into the invincible Super Arabian!
Ikki
The quirky action game that became beloved as a “so-bad-it’s-good” classic, featuring multiplayer for up to two players at the same time. Gonbe, a young farmer, can no longer endure the heavy taxes imposed on his village and finally rises up in rebellion. Collect all the gold coins and rice balls and capture the local magistrate! Ikki is forever!
The Mystery of Atlantis
One day, the mysterious island of Atlantis suddenly rises from the sea. The protagonist sets off for Atlantis Island in search of his missing master.
A high-difficulty action game featuring a whopping 100 stages. If you couldn’t beat it back then, use the save and rewind features and, this time, finally uncover the mystery of Atlantis!
Maharaja
An adventure RPG hidden gem from Sunsoft, released in 1989. One day, while traveling in India, you discover a mysterious wooden box that the king Maharaja has been searching for. This discovery draws you into a battle that will ultimately determine the fate of the world…
