Limited Run Games and Ancient Corp. announced today that the digital launch of Earthion For consoles will be postponed and will arrive a little later than expected. Now the game is scheduled to be released in September – still to be revealed – for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series x | s.
According to companies, it will take a little more time for the studio to deliver this classic 16-bit-style space shooter with the quality fans deserve. It is worth mentioning that the digital version for PC (via Steam) remains confirmed for July 31.
“LRG and Ancient Corp. thank you for the continuous support of the fans and apologize to everyone who is eagerly awaiting the versions for consoles,” the companies commented on the postponement of the game.
Developed to natively run in the original mega drive hardware, Earthion It takes the 16 -bit console to its limit. The game features an original soundtrack made up of Yuzo Koshiro, with 27 unreleased tracks that rescue the composer’s classic style, as well as sound effects that recreate the Golden Age atmosphere of retro games. It will also be possible to apply scan lines (scanlines) and other visual filters for an authentic experience on modern screens.
The production brings together a heavy team, including director Makoto Wada (Gotta Protectors, Royal Anapoko Academy) and Yuzo Koshiro himself, who also acts as a producer of the game. The artist Mitsuhiro Arita – known for his work in Marvel comics and card game Pokémon – contributed two impressive main illustrations for the project.
Source: https://www.gamevicio.com/noticias/2025/07/earthion-adiado-consoles/
