Triggerheart Exelica Enhanced Launches on Nintendo Switch and PC: Western Release Confirmed

Triggerheart Exelica Enhanced is making waves once again as Cosmo Machia officially brings the celebrated shoot 'em up to both Nintendo Switch and PC platforms, reaffirming its dedication to expanding the reach of classic arcade titles.

Originally launched as an upgraded edition of the 2006 arcade game, Triggerheart Exelica Enhanced debuted on PlayStation 2 in 2009, introducing new features and significant improvements that elevated the fan-favorite experience. The Nintendo Switch version of Triggerheart Exelica Enhanced arrived earlier this year in Japan on April 24th, 2024, through the Japanese eShop.

Cosmo Machia recently confirmed that a Western release for the Switch is also planned within the fiscal year 2025, paving the way for global enthusiasts to revisit this acclaimed vertical shooter. Further broadening accessibility, Cosmo Machia revealed that the PC edition of Triggerheart Exelica Enhanced will launch via Steam in July 2024.

This upcoming release marks the first time the enhanced version will be available on PC, signaling the developer’s ongoing commitment to preservation and modernization of classic titles.

PC players can look forward to gameplay parity with the console version, including all character options, refined mechanics, and new narrative content. Notably, the enhanced edition features a new playable character, Faintear Original, alongside various gameplay tweaks that refine the core mechanics of the arcade classic.

In addition to overhauled cutscenes, players are treated to a fresh theme song titled “Gravity Error,” performed by acclaimed Japanese singer Ayane.

These updates exemplify the developer’s effort to offer both nostalgia and novelty for longstanding fans and newcomers alike. In a clear statement, Cosmo Machia reiterated its intent to support an international audience by including both Japanese and English subtitles and interface options in the upcoming PC and Switch releases.

The company stated that these efforts aim to ensure that players worldwide can fully enjoy the enhanced edition, regardless of their preferred platform. Fans eager to experience Triggerheart Exelica Enhanced or revisit its upgraded gameplay can now add the PC version to their Steam wishlist in anticipation of its July debut.

With expanded language support and modernized features, the launch is set to reinvigorate interest in the storied shoot 'em up across new gaming communities. Triggerheart Exelica Enhanced stands as a shining example of how developers like Cosmo Machia honor arcade history while making classic experiences accessible to an ever-growing, global audience through platforms such as Nintendo Switch and PC.

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