Published on: March 12, 2025
Inti Creates Ushers in 2025 With Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced Collection for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5
Inti Creates, the renowned Japanese developer celebrated for its action-heavy franchises, has officially announced the Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced collection for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.
Slated for worldwide release on July 24, 2025, this comprehensive bundle delivers the most definitive edition of the critically acclaimed Azure Striker Gunvolt series to date, consolidating all three core titles alongside an array of downloadable content and new enhancements.
Background on Azure Striker Gunvolt and Inti Creates
First launched in 2014, the Azure Striker Gunvolt series quickly established itself as a premier side-scrolling action platformer, recognized for its tight controls, vivid visuals, and innovative mechanics.
Developed by Inti Creates, whose portfolio includes franchise favorites like Blaster Master Zero and Mighty Gunvolt, the Gunvolt series has steadily built a dedicated fan base on Nintendo platforms and beyond.
Since its debut on Nintendo 3DS, the series expanded to other platforms, with Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 releasing in 2016 and Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 in 2022.
What's Included in Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced?
The upcoming Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced collection features:
- Azure Striker Gunvolt (2014)
- Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 (2016)
- Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 (2022)
- All released downloadable content (DLC)
In addition to compiling the full trilogy, Inti Creates has refined several aspects of the original releases.
The development team has implemented improved action sequences and upgraded the game’s soundtrack, providing players with updated musical arrangements and greater audio fidelity.
Notably, the collection introduces a robust Library mode, granting players easy access to in-game items and lore.
Additionally, a "live novel" feature now delivers voiced story dialogues during missions, enhancing narrative immersion for both newcomers and series veterans.
Fans of the in-game "Muses" will be pleased to find 37 vocal tracks included, further cementing the comprehensive nature of this edition.
Representatives from Inti Creates described the release as the definitive version of the franchise, offering fans the complete trilogy experience in a single package.
"This enhanced collection is the most complete and polished form of the Azure Striker Gunvolt trilogy," the developers stated in their official announcement, highlighting the blend of refined action, enriched music, and novel support features.
Release Platforms and Availability
Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced will be available both physically and digitally via the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5, supporting global audiences and multiple languages at launch.
The trilogy continues Inti Creates’ tradition of releasing its major action platformers on Nintendo hardware, as well as expanding its reach to Sony’s newest console.
With the July 24, 2025, launch date on the horizon, enthusiasts eager for a definitive action platformer experience have much to anticipate.
For more updates and detailed coverage on Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced, stay tuned to official Nintendo Direct presentations and Inti Creates’ announcements.
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