Operation Night Strikers Physical Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch by Limited Run Games

Limited Run Games, the acclaimed publisher known for preserving digital classics in physical form, has officially announced a physical release of Operation Night Strikers for Nintendo Switch.

This highly anticipated package, dubbed the Strikers Edition, will include a wealth of exclusive collectibles and marks a significant addition to both the Nintendo Switch library and the ongoing revival of arcade legends. Operation Night Strikers: Strikers Edition packs together four iconic TAITO arcade titles from the 1980s, each faithfully ported for modern audiences.

This special compilation features Operation Wolf, Operation Thunderbolt, Night Striker, and Space Gun—each renowned for their innovative gameplay and genre-defining action.

The physical edition aims to deliver the authentic arcade experience to Nintendo Switch fans, offering enhancements such as replay functions, practical in-game features, and multiple display options designed to honor the originals while providing new ways to enjoy the classics. In addition to the games themselves, the Strikers Edition will come with an impressive array of bonus items for collectors and arcade enthusiasts.

These extras include a fanbook filled with behind-the-scenes insights, the TAITO Sound Bullets soundtrack CD highlighting the era’s memorable music, a double-sided reversible titlesheet, a full-sized poster, and a uniquely crafted special edition box.

Limited Run Games has also announced the release of different colored gun peripherals, letting players further immerse themselves in the vintage light-gun gameplay that defined these titles. Douglas Bogart, co-founder of Limited Run Games, shared via company channels that compiling these classic arcade experiences with authentic physical collectibles aligns with Limited Run Games' mission to celebrate and preserve gaming history.

"We’re excited to bring these legendary TAITO shooters to the Nintendo Switch in a format that truly honors their legacy," he said, emphasizing the care taken to recreate the original feel for current hardware. Operation Wolf and Operation Thunderbolt first made waves in arcades during the late ‘80s, setting a new standard for action shooters.

Night Striker introduced players to high-speed vehicular combat and cutting-edge graphics for its time, while Space Gun expanded the genre with its sci-fi horror themes.

Each game has been lovingly ported to the Switch, ensuring longtime fans and new players alike can enjoy these classics with modern conveniences on both handheld and docked modes. Pre-orders for Operation Night Strikers: Strikers Edition on Nintendo Switch will open August 5, 2025, exclusively through the Limited Run Games website.

Given the publisher’s track record with collectible releases, interested fans are advised to act quickly to secure their copy. For more updates on Limited Run Games releases and classic Nintendo Switch titles, stay tuned to this site.

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