Hamster is re-releasing Xevious 3D/G — Namco’s mid-1990s 3D revival of the 1983 shoot ’em up classic Xevious — as part of Arcade Archives 2 on modern platforms.
The publisher confirmed the Arcade Archives 2: Xevious 3D/G release for September 24, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PS5 at a price of $16.99.
This launch also marks Hamster’s 100th Namco title in the Arcade Archives series and commemorates the fifth anniversary of Namco joining Hamster’s retro-release program.
Background and development
Xevious 3D/G was developed by Namco for the System 11 arcade board and attempted to translate the vertical-scrolling shooter into polygonal 3D with new weapons, enemies and a contemporary soundtrack.
The 3D/G soundtrack was composed by Shinji Hosoe and Ayako Saso, both of whom had established careers composing for Namco and other Japanese developers.
A PlayStation conversion, released the following year as Xevious 3D/G+, bundled the new entry with the original Xevious, Super Xevious and Xevious Arrangement for home audiences.
Release details and features
Arcade Archives 2: Xevious 3D/G will be available through digital storefronts including the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2 and respective stores on Xbox Series X|S and PS5.
The package includes three additional play modes — Hi-Score, Caravan and Time Attack — alongside adjustable difficulty and display settings, button remapping, rapid-fire options and support for multiple save files.
Hamster’s ports typically preserve the original ROM while adding modern conveniences such as save states and configurable controls, and this release follows that approach.
Reception and legacy
Contemporary coverage of Xevious 3D/G was mixed.
Edge observed that, even with an all-new visual presentation, the title’s gameplay did not significantly expand on the original formula.
IGN was more positive about the PlayStation compilation, noting Namco kept the core gameplay elements that made the original Xevious compelling.
Conversely, GameSpot advised that players seeking a standout 3D shooting experience might find stronger options elsewhere.
Those assessments largely shaped Xevious 3D/G’s reputation as an intriguing but divisive entry in Namco’s shooter catalog.
What this means for players
For collectors and shoot ’em up enthusiasts, Arcade Archives 2: Xevious 3D/G offers an accessible way to experience Namco’s polygonal experiment with modern conveniences and cross-platform availability.
At $16.99, it joins Hamster’s catalog of retro re-releases aimed at preserving arcade history on current hardware, including Nintendo Switch 2 and other leading consoles.
The publisher confirmed the Arcade Archives 2: Xevious 3D/G release for September 24, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PS5 at a price of $16.99.
This launch also marks Hamster’s 100th Namco title in the Arcade Archives series and commemorates the fifth anniversary of Namco joining Hamster’s retro-release program.
Background and development
Xevious 3D/G was developed by Namco for the System 11 arcade board and attempted to translate the vertical-scrolling shooter into polygonal 3D with new weapons, enemies and a contemporary soundtrack.
The 3D/G soundtrack was composed by Shinji Hosoe and Ayako Saso, both of whom had established careers composing for Namco and other Japanese developers.
A PlayStation conversion, released the following year as Xevious 3D/G+, bundled the new entry with the original Xevious, Super Xevious and Xevious Arrangement for home audiences.
Release details and features
Arcade Archives 2: Xevious 3D/G will be available through digital storefronts including the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2 and respective stores on Xbox Series X|S and PS5.
The package includes three additional play modes — Hi-Score, Caravan and Time Attack — alongside adjustable difficulty and display settings, button remapping, rapid-fire options and support for multiple save files.
Hamster’s ports typically preserve the original ROM while adding modern conveniences such as save states and configurable controls, and this release follows that approach.
Reception and legacy
Contemporary coverage of Xevious 3D/G was mixed.
Edge observed that, even with an all-new visual presentation, the title’s gameplay did not significantly expand on the original formula.
IGN was more positive about the PlayStation compilation, noting Namco kept the core gameplay elements that made the original Xevious compelling.
Conversely, GameSpot advised that players seeking a standout 3D shooting experience might find stronger options elsewhere.
Those assessments largely shaped Xevious 3D/G’s reputation as an intriguing but divisive entry in Namco’s shooter catalog.
What this means for players
For collectors and shoot ’em up enthusiasts, Arcade Archives 2: Xevious 3D/G offers an accessible way to experience Namco’s polygonal experiment with modern conveniences and cross-platform availability.
At $16.99, it joins Hamster’s catalog of retro re-releases aimed at preserving arcade history on current hardware, including Nintendo Switch 2 and other leading consoles.
