According to an announcement from publishers Limited Run Games and Superdeluxe Games and developers Ancient and Bit Wave Games, the shoot’em up Earthion has been delayed to September on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Switch. The PC release via Steam is still scheduled for July 31.
Check out a description of the game:
With eight stages packed with intense action, stunning visuals, frantic gameplay, and incredible special effects—not to mention the spectacular soundtrack composed by legendary Yuzo Koshiro—Earthion will have you glued to your seat as you fight to save humanity’s future.
Return to the roots of the 16-bit golden age with Earthion, Ancient’s brand-new shoot’em up!
With Earth’s resources depleted and the environment in collapse, most of humanity has fled to Mars. But when hostile invaders launch an attack on planet Earth, there’s no choice: it’s time to fight back. As environmental researcher Azusa Takanashi, you’ll pilot the advanced YK-IIA space combat ship and lead the most important counterattack in human history. Failure is not an option!
・Authentic and brand-new retro experience, developed on real 16-bit hardware
・Destroy enemy ships and collect resources to upgrade your ship
・Use different sub-weapons to create varied combat strategies and tactics
・Play through the main campaign or take on Challenge Mode to test your skills
・Enjoy the addictive beats of master Yuzo Koshiro in Jukebox Mode・Developed by Ancient, the studio behind 16-bit classics like Streets of Rage, Beyond Oasis, and Actraiser. Return to the starting point of the 16-bit golden age!
