Air Combat 22

Gaming Staff • July 3, 2025

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HAMSTER Corporation has announced the release of "AIR COMBAT 22" as part of the Arcade Archives and Arcade Archives2 series. The game will be available on five platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, on July 3rd, 2025.

"AIR COMBAT 22" is a flight shooter game that was originally released by NAMCO in 1995, featuring 3D graphics and flashy animations using the "System Super 22" arcade board. The game offers various aerial combat scenarios, and players can take on different missions to shoot down enemy crafts and become a hero of the skies.

The Arcade Archives version of "AIR COMBAT 22" will be available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, while the Arcade Archives2 version will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game will cost $14.99 for the Arcade Archives version and $16.99 for the Arcade Archives2 version.

The Arcade Archives series has faithfully reproduced many classic arcade masterpieces, and "AIR COMBAT 22" is no exception. Players can change various game settings, compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores, and enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

The Arcade Archives2 series will add new features such as "TIME ATTACK MODE" and "NETWORK MODE." In "TIME ATTACK MODE," players can compete to see who can beat the final boss the fastest, while "NETWORK MODE" allows players to play against other users over the network. However, "TIME ATTACK MODE" and "NETWORK MODE" may not be implemented in some games.

Additionally, functionality has been significantly enhanced, including multiple save slots, a rewind feature, a quick start feature, and VRR support for more accurate reproduction of the original arcade game's experience.

HAMSTER's official program "Arcade Archiver" will broadcast a live program on YouTube Live at 7:00 p.m (JST) on the day of the Arcade Archives titles' release

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