The Outfoxies Joins Arcade Archives on Nintendo Switch: Bandai Namco’s Cult Classic Returns
Hamster Corporation has officially announced that Bandai Namco’s 1995 arcade fighting game, The Outfoxies, will join the Arcade Archives lineup on Nintendo Switch.
Set for digital release through the eShop on December 18th, 2025, this marks the first ever home port of the cult-classic title. Developed by Namco and designed by Masateru Umeda, The Outfoxies was originally released in Japanese arcades in 1995, running on the NB-2 arcade board.
The game stands out for its unique free-for-all combat that pits seven diverse assassins against each other across destructible, interactive stages.
Players can utilize an array of unconventional weaponry—ranging from firearms to missile launchers—adding strategic depth and dynamic chaos to each match. Despite its innovative design, The Outfoxies struggled commercially during its original arcade run.
It remained largely obscure outside Japan and has never seen an official port to any home console or PC platform.
Yet as arcade emulation became popular, the game gained a devoted following, with fans praising its offbeat sense of humor and frantic gameplay.
Many compared it to Nintendo’s celebrated Super Smash Bros.
series, which debuted several years later and popularized the chaotic fighting-platformer genre. Hamster’s Arcade Archives series is known for preserving classic arcade titles and making them accessible for modern audiences, particularly on the Nintendo Switch platform.
This new release delivers on long-standing fan interest in seeing The Outfoxies brought back, preserving its distinct gameplay for both longtime enthusiasts and new players.
Arcade Archives will feature faithful emulation of the original NB-2 hardware experience, offering single-player and multiplayer options as part of Hamster’s established retro game lineup. In a recent statement, Hamster highlighted the game’s innovative spirit and its place in fighting game history, noting that bringing The Outfoxies to Arcade Archives had been one of the most requested additions from retro gaming communities.
This move not only celebrates Bandai Namco’s legacy of creative arcade development, but also expands the library of rare classics available through the Nintendo Switch eShop. The Outfoxies will be released digitally worldwide on December 18th, 2025 via Nintendo Switch Arcade Archives, providing a new opportunity for players to discover or revisit this unique piece of arcade history.
Set for digital release through the eShop on December 18th, 2025, this marks the first ever home port of the cult-classic title. Developed by Namco and designed by Masateru Umeda, The Outfoxies was originally released in Japanese arcades in 1995, running on the NB-2 arcade board.
The game stands out for its unique free-for-all combat that pits seven diverse assassins against each other across destructible, interactive stages.
Players can utilize an array of unconventional weaponry—ranging from firearms to missile launchers—adding strategic depth and dynamic chaos to each match. Despite its innovative design, The Outfoxies struggled commercially during its original arcade run.
It remained largely obscure outside Japan and has never seen an official port to any home console or PC platform.
Yet as arcade emulation became popular, the game gained a devoted following, with fans praising its offbeat sense of humor and frantic gameplay.
Many compared it to Nintendo’s celebrated Super Smash Bros.
series, which debuted several years later and popularized the chaotic fighting-platformer genre. Hamster’s Arcade Archives series is known for preserving classic arcade titles and making them accessible for modern audiences, particularly on the Nintendo Switch platform.
This new release delivers on long-standing fan interest in seeing The Outfoxies brought back, preserving its distinct gameplay for both longtime enthusiasts and new players.
Arcade Archives will feature faithful emulation of the original NB-2 hardware experience, offering single-player and multiplayer options as part of Hamster’s established retro game lineup. In a recent statement, Hamster highlighted the game’s innovative spirit and its place in fighting game history, noting that bringing The Outfoxies to Arcade Archives had been one of the most requested additions from retro gaming communities.
This move not only celebrates Bandai Namco’s legacy of creative arcade development, but also expands the library of rare classics available through the Nintendo Switch eShop. The Outfoxies will be released digitally worldwide on December 18th, 2025 via Nintendo Switch Arcade Archives, providing a new opportunity for players to discover or revisit this unique piece of arcade history.
