Inti Creates has confirmed two major entries for Nintendo's next-generation hardware, announcing Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition — and a new entry in the Gunvolt spin-off series, Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3.
The developer, known for its 2D action pedigree, positioned both releases as core parts of its ongoing Gunvolt franchise strategy, with the trilogy arriving in 2026 and iX 3 slated for Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam in 2027.
Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced collects the three mainline Gunvolt platformers — Azure Striker Gunvolt (2014), Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 (2016), and Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 (2022) — in a single package that includes all previously released DLC.
Inti Creates says the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrades the trilogy for higher framerates and improved resolution on the new hardware.
The enhanced release also adds a new story mode called Azure Striker Gunvolt GX, which pairs Gunvolt and Copen as a tag-team duo with new weapons and abilities.
A newly implemented Inspiration system rewards players for dynamically swapping between the two heroes to trigger gameplay effects and score bonuses.
The studio lists 2026 as the release year for the Nintendo Switch 2 edition.
Alongside the trilogy announcement, Inti Creates revealed Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3.
According to the developer, iX 3 returns protagonist Copen to his home world to face a new threat after a mysterious girl appears warning of otherworldly invaders dubbed iX Bearers.
The studio highlighted several gameplay additions: a pair of twin energy swords called Divide Edge and an expanded Code Customizer system that allows players to tailor Copen's strengths through deeper character customization.
Inti Creates confirmed Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3 is planned for Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam in 2027.
Both announcements reinforce Inti Creates' commitment to high-speed 2D action on Nintendo's next hardware.
With the trilogy modernization and a new Gunvolt Chronicles entry on the horizon, the studio is preparing multiple touchpoints for fans of the series as Nintendo Switch 2 adoption grows in the coming years.
The developer, known for its 2D action pedigree, positioned both releases as core parts of its ongoing Gunvolt franchise strategy, with the trilogy arriving in 2026 and iX 3 slated for Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam in 2027.
Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced collects the three mainline Gunvolt platformers — Azure Striker Gunvolt (2014), Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 (2016), and Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 (2022) — in a single package that includes all previously released DLC.
Inti Creates says the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrades the trilogy for higher framerates and improved resolution on the new hardware.
The enhanced release also adds a new story mode called Azure Striker Gunvolt GX, which pairs Gunvolt and Copen as a tag-team duo with new weapons and abilities.
A newly implemented Inspiration system rewards players for dynamically swapping between the two heroes to trigger gameplay effects and score bonuses.
The studio lists 2026 as the release year for the Nintendo Switch 2 edition.
Alongside the trilogy announcement, Inti Creates revealed Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3.
According to the developer, iX 3 returns protagonist Copen to his home world to face a new threat after a mysterious girl appears warning of otherworldly invaders dubbed iX Bearers.
The studio highlighted several gameplay additions: a pair of twin energy swords called Divide Edge and an expanded Code Customizer system that allows players to tailor Copen's strengths through deeper character customization.
Inti Creates confirmed Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3 is planned for Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam in 2027.
Both announcements reinforce Inti Creates' commitment to high-speed 2D action on Nintendo's next hardware.
With the trilogy modernization and a new Gunvolt Chronicles entry on the horizon, the studio is preparing multiple touchpoints for fans of the series as Nintendo Switch 2 adoption grows in the coming years.
