Chimera Beast, a side-scrolling shooter canceled in 1993 after location tests, is set to appear in JALECO ARCADE COLLECTION Vol. 2, its first official release, planned for PC, Switch, and PS5 in fiscal 2026.
Chimera Beast is a side-scrolling shooter that never received a commercial release. It was canceled in 1993 after location tests, and for over 30 years it existed only as a piece of arcade history that fans and collectors chased. Its inclusion in the Jaleco Arcade Collection marks the first time a location-test-only arcade title has been officially released.
In the game, the player evolves their body by eating enemies, with the evolution path changing based on which prey is consumed. The title appears in Vol. 2 of the collection, alongside Big Run, Psychic 5, Second Earth Gratia, Exerizer, and Kick Off. Gravity Game Arise announced the final 12 titles on August 6, 2026, completing the full 32-title lineup for both volumes.
Both volumes launch in fiscal 2026 for PC, Switch, and PS5. Release dates and prices have not been announced. A playable demo was available at Tokyo Game Dungeon 13 on August 8, 2026, where attendees could receive a half-cut sticker.
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Gravity Game Arise revealed the final 12 titles for JALECO ARCADE COLLECTION Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, completing the full 32-game lineup. The standout is Chimera Beast, a bio-shooter canceled in 1993 after location tests, now revived for home consoles after over 30 years. Both volumes launch in fiscal 2026 for PC, Switch, and PS5.
Gravity Game Arise announced the final 12 titles for Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 on August 6, 2026, completing the full 32-title lineup. The most notable addition is Chimera Beast, a side-scrolling shooter that never received a commercial release and appears here for the first time. In the game, the player evolves their body by eating enemies, with the evolution path changing based on which prey is consumed. Vol. 1 gains six titles: P-47 ACES, a 1995 shooter featuring real fighter planes; 64th Street, a 1991 belt-scrolling action game set in 1930s Chicago; Best Bout Boxing, a 1990 versus boxing game; Baltrilick, a 1986 sci-fi tank action game; Pinbo, a 1984 video pinball game; and Chameleon, a 1983 fixed-screen action game. Vol. 2 adds Big Run, a 1989 3D racing game; Psychic 5, a 1987 exploration action game; Second Earth Gratia, a 1996 sci-fi shooter; Chimera Beast; Exerizer, a 1987 sequel-like title to Exerion; and Kick Off, a 1988 arcade soccer game. Both volumes are planned for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, with release dates and prices to be announced. A playable demo will be available at Tokyo Game Dungeon 13 on August 8, 2026, where attendees can receive a half-cut sticker.