ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 7 and 8 Announced for Nintendo Switch Physical Release in Japan

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Published on: August 07, 2025

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In an exciting update for retro gaming enthusiasts and collectors, SNK and Hamster have announced two additional physical game compilations for the Nintendo Switch: ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol.

7 and Vol.

8.

These latest collections will be released exclusively in Japan on November 6, 2025, further expanding the already popular ACA NeoGeo Selection series on Nintendo’s hybrid console. The ACA NeoGeo Selection series, developed by Hamster and featuring titles from SNK’s legendary arcade catalog, allows nostalgic players to own curated sets of classic NeoGeo games in modern, physical format.

The first wave, ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol.

1 and 2, debuted in Japan in December 2023, followed by Vol.

3 and 4 in April, and most recently Vol.

5 and 6, which became available earlier this June. Each newly announced collection comes loaded with ten classic SNK arcade titles originally released on NeoGeo hardware.

ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol.

7 includes internationally celebrated games such as Fatal Fury Special and The King of Fighters 2003, as well as cult favorites like Metal Slug 5, King of the Monsters 2, and Puzzle Bobble.

Soccer fans and puzzle enthusiasts alike will enjoy Power Spikes II and Pleasure Goal: 5 on 5 Mini Soccer, while the inclusion of Prehistoric Isle 2, World Heroes 2, and ZuPaPa broadens the pack’s appeal for fans of diverse genres. ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol.

7 – Full Lineup: - Fatal Fury Special - The King of Fighters 2003 - King of the Monsters 2 - Metal Slug 5 - Pleasure Goal: 5 on 5 Mini Soccer - Power Spikes II - Prehistoric Isle 2 - Puzzle Bobble - World Heroes 2 - ZuPaPa Vol.

8 continues the tradition, adding another ten essential NeoGeo experiences.

Highlights include iconic entries such as Art of Fighting, The King of Fighters '99, and Metal Slug 2.

Other notable games in this collection are Blue’s Journey, Crossed Swords, Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle, NAM-1975, Puzzle Bobble 2, Super Sidekicks 2, and World Heroes 2 Jet, which collectively showcase the diversity and depth of SNK’s arcade legacy. ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol.

8 – Full Lineup: - Art of Fighting - Blue’s Journey - Crossed Swords - The King of Fighters ’99 - Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle - Metal Slug 2 - NAM-1975 - Puzzle Bobble 2 - Super Sidekicks 2 - World Heroes 2 Jet A representative for Hamster stated that the goal of these ACA NeoGeo collections is to preserve classic SNK titles and make them accessible for a new generation of players, cementing their significance in gaming history. Since their introduction, the ACA NeoGeo titles have gained a loyal following on the Nintendo Switch, both through digital releases on the eShop and with their successive physical collections.

This physical series is celebrated among collectors for its comprehensive curation and authentic presentation, offering physical media enthusiasts a way to experience NeoGeo classics on modern hardware. Fans in Japan can look forward to the physical editions of ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol.

7 and Vol.

8 arriving on November 6, 2025, exclusively on Nintendo Switch.

Both SNK and Hamster continue to honor NeoGeo’s arcade legacy, ensuring these timeless games are preserved and enjoyed for years to come.

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ACA NeoGeo Selection Vol. 7 and 8 Nintendo Switch physical releases announced