Overview
- Clear River Games and developer Tatsujin announced Monday that Truxton Extreme will release July 30 on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2 and PC via Steam and GOG, with Xbox and Switch 2 versions newly confirmed.
- The game’s prices are set at $24.99 / €22.99 for the standard digital edition and $29.99 / €27.99 for the deluxe digital edition, with physical copies at $39.99 / €34.99 on PS5 and Xbox Series and $49.99 / €44.99 on Switch 2.
- A premium Thunder Master Edition includes a special box, an O-sleeve, an A5 hardcover art book, an A5 manga, a two‑disc soundtrack CD and a lenticular Skull Bomb card, with a Pipiru plush offered for pre-orders.
- Truxton Extreme moves the series to full 3D and adds a new soundtrack by original creator Masahiro Yuge, plus modes such as Story with a digital comic by Junya Inoue, Arcade, a beginner‑friendly Heart Starter, two‑player Team co‑op and a two‑minute Arena trial.
- The release is the first new Truxton entry in about 34 years, reviving Toaplan’s 1988 vertical shooter for both longtime fans and new players who want modern visuals with classic shmup play.