Arcade Archives 2 Brings Seibu Kaihatsu's Wizard to Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
This marks the first Arcade Archives 2 release for the 1985 Seibu Kaihatsu action game, bringing the classic to current-generation platforms with modern conveniences and a discounted upgrade path for existing owners.
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Hamster announced Arcade Archives 2 Wizard for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, launching September 3, 2026, priced at 1,100 yen. The release includes a new interface, button remapping, rapid-fire settings, multiple save slots, rewind functionality, and online rankings. Owners of the existing Switch or PS4 version can upgrade for 330 yen.
Hamster announced Arcade Archives 2 Wizard for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a September 3, 2026 release date and a 1,100 yen price tag. The game is a port of the 1985 Seibu Kaihatsu action title, in which players control the wizard Wiz through underground, surface, and sky stages using eight spells before facing a dragon.
The new version adds a refreshed user interface, detailed button configuration, rapid-fire settings, multiple save slots for Original Mode, and a rewind feature. Online play includes high score, time attack, and caravan modes with global rankings. Xbox Play Anywhere is supported.
Players who already own the Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 4 version of Arcade Archives Wizard can purchase the Switch 2 or PS5 version of Arcade Archives 2 Wizard for 330 yen using the same account.
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