Japanese publisher Edia announced that Psikyo Memories will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on February 18, 2027. The compilation bundles twelve arcade shoot ’em up titles with archival production documents, bringing games from the 1990s and 2000s to modern console hardware [1]. Pre-orders opened in Japanese stores on October 5, 2026, with standard and collector editions slated for retail [2].
Psikyo Memories Launch Date and Target Platforms
Edia confirmed the specific February 18, 2027 release date after previously teasing a broader 2027 window at Tokyo Game Show 2026. The company is handling publishing duties under an official license from KMBOX Co., Ltd., the Seoul-based firm that holds the rights to the Psikyo intellectual property [1]. Tokyo Game Show visitors tested a playable version of Strikers 1945 on PC hardware at the Makuhari Messe venue, but Edia confirmed that the actual collection won’t ship on PC, Xbox Series X|S, or the original Nintendo Switch [3].
The release brings together two Asian gaming companies. Edia operates out of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, under President and Representative Director Yoshinari Kashima, while KMBOX manages its operations from Seoul under Chief Executive Officer Kim Jong Rae [1]. While many arcade compilations arrive as digital-only packages, this release includes boxed store shipments for both supported consoles [5].
Console exclusivity focuses on current-generation hardware from Sony and Nintendo. Edia’s official product notices list only PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, showing that the team tailored the package for newer hardware rather than older platforms [3]. It isn’t uncommon for arcade ports to stick with older consoles, but Edia chose to focus its efforts on the newer machines [4].
All Twelve Games in the Psikyo Memories Collection
The full lineup collects twelve shoot ’em up games released between 1993 and 2005. Psikyo earned recognition in Japanese arcades for fast bullet patterns and imaginative stage themes, and the compilation captures that entire design evolution [4]. Players can choose from World War II aircraft, futuristic helicopters, and Japanese fantasy warriors from different arcade eras [5].
Military aviation games form the backbone of the package with the complete Strikers trilogy. The compilation includes the original Strikers 1945 from 1995, followed by Strikers 1945 II from 1997 and Strikers 1999 from 1999, which was released in some markets as Strikers 1945 III [5]. These games let players pilot vintage fighter planes that transform into robotic combat machines during chaotic boss battles. Psikyo paired those intense military dogfights with imaginative fantasy shooters like Samurai Aces from 1993, Gunbird from 1994, Tengai from 1996, and Gunbird 2 from 1998, which swapped serious military hardware for colorful cartoon pilots, magical spells, and slapstick humor [2].
Later entries in the collection highlight how the studio experimented with different subgenres during the transition to 3D graphics. Sol Divide introduced sword-slashing dark fantasy mechanics in 1997, while Dragon Blaze sent dragon riders into battle in 2000 [5]. The studio explored fresh territory with Zero Gunner 2 in 2001, featuring rotating helicopter viewpoints, and the paddle-based brick-breaker hybrid Gunbarich from the same year [4]. The chronological lineup concludes with Samurai Aces III: Sengoku Cannon, which originally launched in 2005 [5].
Archival Gallery Mode and Gameplay Screen Features
Edia designed the collection as more than a straightforward bundle of arcade ports. The package includes an in-game gallery mode packed with production materials and promotional artwork from the original arcade launches [3]. Edia described the project as an arcade archive, letting fans study development illustrations and design documents that haven’t been easily accessible for decades [1].
Display adjustments keep the authentic vertical orientation of the original arcade monitors intact. Released screenshots show the active vertical playfield positioned squarely in the center of widescreen televisions, flanked by custom border information. Score totals and remaining bomb counters appear on the left side of the display, while controller mappings remain clearly visible in the lower-left corner so players don’t lose track of their inputs during frantic firefights [5].
Early preview screenshots showcase both pilot selection screens and intense combat against mechanical monstrosities. One screenshot reveals a character select menu featuring Koyori, a shrine maiden pilot, with six selectable character slots along the bottom edge below full-body portrait art. Another gameplay capture displays a player craft firing green projectiles against a colossal green mech surrounded by escort units, with orange bullet barrages filling the screen as the player’s score tops 340,000 points [5].
Psikyo Memories Editions, Pricing, and Physical Bonuses
Japanese retail pre-orders opened on October 5, 2026, revealing two pricing tiers for collectors. The standard edition carries an official price tag of 6,800 yen before consumption tax, or 7,480 yen with tax, covering both boxed and digital formats in Japan [1]. On Nintendo Switch 2, the standard edition ships as a game-key card (a retail package containing a download entitlement key rather than a traditional game cart) [4].
Shooter fans can opt for the Special Edition, which retails at 14,800 yen before tax, or 16,280 yen with tax [1]. This premium box includes a copy of the software bundled with an illustrations booklet, a desktop calendar, and a set of twelve collectible dog tags featuring artwork from each included shooter [2]. Product promotional mockups currently carry “SAMPLE” watermarks on the bonus items, and the exterior packaging remains marked as “NOW PRINTING” while production continues [5].
Edia hasn’t announced Western retail pricing or overseas store distribution plans yet. International fans who want boxed copies will likely need to import the Japanese release, which doesn’t seem unusual given the publisher’s domestic distribution history [3]. Buyers should compare the extra bonus merchandise against the price jump before picking which edition fits their shelf [5].
Edia’s Retro Revival Plans for 2027 Hardware
The launch of Psikyo Memories is part of a deliberate retro revival push from Edia targeting newer hardware. During Tokyo Game Show 2026, the publisher presented several upcoming classic game revivals scheduled for release during 2027 [3]. The lineup includes Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes 1 & 2 for the original Nintendo Switch, as well as Toshinden Collection (Battle Arena Toshinden) for Nintendo Switch 2 [4].
This wave of heritage game releases follows an industry pattern of classic games heading to new platforms in early 2027. PerEXP Teamworks recently covered similar retro comeback plans, including Terranigma’s action RPG return slated for January 2027. Old arcade properties that spent decades trapped on obsolete hardware can now find new audiences on newer systems without requiring costly original arcade boards [3].
Official product specifications list the CERO age rating as pending review ahead of the planned February 18, 2027 launch date [1]. Edia noted that specifications might receive slight adjustments as development wraps up, and the company plans to share ongoing development updates through its official X account, @edia_game [5].
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