Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 Brings 32 Classic Titles to Switch, PS5, Steam
This is the first time a broad selection of Jaleco's arcade catalog has been compiled for modern consoles and PC, preserving 32 titles that have been largely unavailable outside of emulation or original hardware.
Key Facts
- JALECO ARCADE COLLECTION Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 will be released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
- The two volumes together include 32 arcade titles from Jaleco's 1980s and 1990s catalog.
- Twenty titles have been announced: 10 in Vol. 1 and 10 in Vol. 2, with 12 more to be revealed later.
- Physical editions are planned for Switch and PS5.
- Release dates and prices have not been announced as of July 8, 2026.
Reporting from 3 sources: ASCII.jp, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark.
Gravity Game Arise announced on July 8, 2026, that it will release JALECO ARCADE COLLECTION Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The two volumes together contain 32 arcade titles originally published by Jaleco during the 1980s and 1990s. Twenty of those titles have been revealed so far, with the remaining 12 to be announced later. Vol. 1 includes City Connection, Formation Z, Takeda Shingen, The Lord of King, Butasan, Tenseiryū, Cybattler, Field Combat, P-47: The Freedom Fighter, and Naughty Boy. Vol. 2 includes Exerion, E.D.F. Earth Defense Force, Makai Densetsu, Iga Ninpō Den, Plus Alpha, Pop Flamer, Rod Land, Soldam, Argus, and Phantasm. Physical editions are planned for Switch and PS5. The collection includes optional features such as overseas versions of some titles, DIP switch reproduction for difficulty and lives, a CRT filter, selectable rapid fire from 10 to 30 shots per second, a rewind function, and quick save and load. Release dates and prices have not been announced.
Vol. 2 includes:
- Exerion - a 3D-style shooter known for its "unique floating sensation and inertia in aerial combat."
- E.D.F. Earth Defense Force - no additional detail given beyond the title.
- Makai Densetsu - referred to as "Makiden Setsu" in one source.
- Iga Ninpō Den - no additional detail given beyond the title.
- Plus Alpha - no additional detail given beyond the title.
- Pop Flamer - no additional detail given beyond the title.
- Rod Land - a "hit action game" known for its cute world and "satisfying mechanic of throwing enemies at each other."
- Soldam - no additional detail given beyond the title.
- Argus - no additional detail given beyond the title.
- Phantasm - gained a cult following for its "innovative system of possessing and taking over enemies."
The collection includes an "insert coin sound" (the sound of inserting a 100-yen coin) for nostalgic atmosphere. Button mapping can be freely changed. The rewind function lets players go back a few seconds during play. The publisher is Gravity Game Arise. Release dates and prices are undecided. The CERO rating is pending review.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.