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Hamster Reissues Namco’s 1994 Racer Ace Driver for Modern Consoles on May 28

The re-release updates the original arcade experience with new Time Attack, variable refresh rate, and split-screen local multiplayer while official prices have been published.

Overview

  • Hamster confirmed that Arcade Archives 2 Ace Driver and Arcade Archives Ace Driver will be available digitally on May 28 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, and Switch.
  • The company set official prices at $14.99 (1,500 yen) for Arcade Archives 2, $16.99 (1,800 yen) for Arcade Archives, and a $2.99 (330 yen) upgrade from Arcade Archives to Arcade Archives 2.
  • One outlet reported different Switch pricing ahead of launch, creating a minor discrepancy that contrasts with Hamster’s official figures.
  • Arcade Archives preserves the original 1994 game while offering conveniences such as difficulty and display settings, button remapping, multiple save files, rewind, and online high-score rankings.
  • Arcade Archives 2 adds specific modern features for this release including a Time Attack Mode, VRR support for smoother playback, and a Split Screen Mode that supports two- or four-player local play with Switch 2 TV or Tabletop options, which broadens how players can experience the game today.