Telenet Shooting Collection 2 Announced for Nintendo Switch with Classic PC Engine Titles
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Published on: May 12, 2025
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Edia has officially announced the development of Telenet Shooting Collection 2 for the Nintendo Switch, solidifying the company’s commitment to reviving classic gaming experiences for modern audiences.
Set for release in Japan on August 28, 2025, this compilation brings together some of the most iconic shoot 'em up titles originally featured on the legendary PC Engine platform.
Telenet Shooting Collection 2 will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch and will include four remarkable shoot 'em up games: Kiaidan 00, Final Zone 2, Browning, and Legion.
Each title, developed during the golden era of Japanese arcade shooters, showcases distinct gameplay mechanics and visual styles that garnered cult followings upon their original releases.
These games, first made available to Japanese audiences through the PC Engine, have since become highly prized among retro gaming enthusiasts.
In their announcement, Edia emphasized their dedication to authenticity by preserving original gameplay elements while optimizing performance for the Nintendo Switch system.
The company expressed enthusiasm about providing fans with new ways to experience these classics, now on contemporary hardware and with enhanced accessibility through the eShop and physical release formats.
Alongside the standard edition, a limited physical version of Telenet Shooting Collection 2 is planned for Japanese consumers.
This premium package includes a two-disc soundtrack CD, curated from the unforgettable music of each featured title, and the official fan book titled 'Telenet Shooting FAN mini.' The fan book aims to offer insights, artwork, and developer commentary for collectors and longtime fans.
Edia’s continued collaboration with Nintendo through projects like this aids the preservation and celebration of gaming heritage.
The publisher’s efforts to bring these storied franchises to the Nintendo Switch platform highlight the enduring popularity of shoot 'em up games and the historic contributions of the PC Engine to the genre.
This announcement follows a successful trend of classic game collections making their way to the Switch in recent years, reflecting sustained demand within the Japanese and global gaming market for high-quality retro releases.
Fans of Telenet, the PC Engine, and classic shooters will have the opportunity to own both digital and collectible physical versions when Telenet Shooting Collection 2 arrives in August 2025 exclusively for Nintendo Switch.
