Jaleco Arcade Collection announced in two volumes — 32 classic arcade games arriving this winter

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Gravity Game Arise has announced the Jaleco Arcade Collection, a two-volume release that will bring 32 classic arcade titles from Jaleco’s 1980s and 1990s catalog to modern digital compilations. The publisher confirmed both JALECO Arcade Collection Vol.1 and Vol.2 are scheduled to launch “this winter,” though no firm release date or platform list has been provided yet. Trailers for each volume were published alongside the announcement. The announcement positions the compilations as a broad retrospective of Jaleco’s arcade work. In promotional language, the publisher described the set as “a variety-packed collection of JALECO’s arcade titles from the 1980s and 1990s.” The announcement also emphasized accessibility features aimed at modern players, noting enhanced options to support different skill levels. Key confirmed features - Multiple regional ROM options: players can choose between Japanese and overseas versions of included games. - Rewind: an active rewind function allows players to rewind gameplay at any time. - Save states: multiple save slots let players store progress and load anytime. - Control customization: rapid-fire settings can be adjusted and functions reassigned to any button. Confirmed game lineups Each volume will include 16 arcade titles, for a total of 32 games across both collections. The publisher provided a partial list of featured games. - JALECO Arcade Collection Vol.1 highlights: City Connection, Aeroboto (Formation Z), Field Combat, Pig’s & Bomber’s, P-47: The Freedom Fighter, Saint Dragon, Shingen Samurai-Fighter, The Astyanax (The Lord of King), Cybattler, Naughty Boy. - JALECO Arcade Collection Vol.2 highlights: Exerion, Argus, Earth Defense Force (E.D.F.), Makai Densetsu, Iga Ninjutsu Den, Plus Alpha, Pop Flamer, Rod Land, Soldam, Avenging Spirit (Phantasm). Selected entries span multiple genres — side-scrolling shooters, action platformers, puzzle games and strategy shooters — and represent some of Jaleco’s better-known arcade efforts such as City Connection, P-47 and Rod Land. What we know and next steps Gravity Game Arise says additional titles will be announced in due course and that more release details, including exact platforms and launch dates, will be provided later. For now, trailers for both volumes are available through the publisher’s announcement channels. Fans looking for store availability should watch official retailer pages and the eShop or follow future Nintendo Direct updates if console platform support is confirmed. This announcement continues a recent trend of retro arcade compilations that pair preservation with modern conveniences like rewind and save states. We will update coverage when Gravity Game Arise confirms platforms, pricing and an exact release date for the JALECO Arcade Collection Vol.1 and Vol.2.

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