Evercade Retires Four More Legacy Cartridges: What Collectors Need to Know

Evercade, the retro-focused gaming platform developed by Blaze Entertainment, continues to make waves in the world of collectible cartridges.

In a recent announcement, Blaze confirmed it is officially retiring four more of its popular physical cartridges at the end of 2024.

This move marks a significant update in the Evercade catalogue, with several fan-favorite collections reaching the end of their production run and transitioning into the coveted 'legacy' category. The cartridges scheduled for retirement include Piko Interactive Collection 2, Indie Heroes Collection 1, Mega Cat Studios Collection 2, and The Sydney Hunter Collection.

Each compilation has contributed to Evercade’s growing reputation as a destination for curated retro and indie gaming experiences, offering a mix of classic and modern independent titles packaged in collectible physical form. Blaze Entertainment made it clear in its official statement that existing stocks of these collections will remain available through retailers while supplies last.

However, once these units are sold out, no further production will occur due to expiring licenses.

In carefully worded language, the company emphasized that, "Legacy cartridges will continue to be offered by retailers as long as stock persists.

Afterward, no additional manufactured units will enter the market." These newly retired batches join an expanding list of Evercade legacy cartridges.

Previously, Blaze had moved Namco Museum Collection 1, Atari Collection 1, Technos Collection 1, and The Oliver Twins Collection to the same status.

For collectors, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity: securing these collections before they vanish from shelves adds urgency for completionists and fans alike. Since debuting in 2020, the Evercade platform has carved a unique space within the retro and indie gaming scene, driven by its focus on officially licensed, affordable, and tangible game collections.

Blaze Entertainment’s approach echoes the tactile joy of cartridge-based gaming, which has become increasingly rare in the digital era dominated by platforms such as the Nintendo Switch and eShop.

As Blaze continues to update its offerings, the company remains a significant contributor to the preservation and celebration of classic gaming titles, developers, and audiences. With four additional collections entering legacy status, Evercade reaffirms the finite nature of its licensed offerings.

For fans, now is the time to act if these cartridge compilations are missing from your library.

Keep an eye on trusted retailer inventories and pursue these legacy cartridges while you can, as the end of production means fewer opportunities to secure these physical pieces of gaming history.

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