Play-Asia, Daewon Media Game Lab and CRT Games have formally announced Tumblepop: Memories, a modern reimagining of the 1991 arcade platformer, with a Nintendo Switch release planned for later in 2026.
The title revives the original arcade experience while adding new stages, modes and modern conveniences aimed at both returning fans and contemporary players.
According to the announcement, CRT Games will handle development and Daewon Media Game Lab will publish the project.
The teams say Tumblepop: Memories updates the original with refreshed visuals and modernized controls but intends to preserve the core charm and arcade-style gameplay that defined the 1991 release.
The Switch edition will include support for local two-player cooperative play and will ship with both the original 1991 arcade version and the 1992 Game Boy version for purists and collectors.
The release overview outlines a broad set of features beyond the arcade remake.
New content confirmed for the Nintendo Switch build includes Survival Mode (one-life runs), Boss Rush, and a Tum-Tum mode—an arcade-style auto-scrolling action variant where players absorb and shoot enemies to collect coins.
An online Hi-Scoreboard will track global leaderboards in real time, and a Gallery section will present historical materials such as arcade flyers, concept art and the soundtrack.
Standard options for language, graphics, sound, controls and vibration will be available.
Pre-orders for a physical edition are expected to open soon through the announced retail channels.
The planned limited edition package will include the game cartridge, an instruction manual, the original soundtrack, an A5 mini art book, an A4 arcade flyer, a B5 art card and a special collector’s box.
First screenshots from Tumblepop: Memories were released alongside the announcement and are available in the official gallery.
The title will be distributed on Nintendo Switch and will appear on the eShop when it launches; specific pricing and a firm release date have not been provided beyond the 2026 window.
This announcement marks a notable retro remake from CRT Games and Daewon Media Game Lab, and it adds to a growing slate of classic arcade revivals coming to Nintendo Switch.
Readers can expect further updates, screenshots and pre-order details as the project moves through development toward its 2026 launch.
The title revives the original arcade experience while adding new stages, modes and modern conveniences aimed at both returning fans and contemporary players.
According to the announcement, CRT Games will handle development and Daewon Media Game Lab will publish the project.
The teams say Tumblepop: Memories updates the original with refreshed visuals and modernized controls but intends to preserve the core charm and arcade-style gameplay that defined the 1991 release.
The Switch edition will include support for local two-player cooperative play and will ship with both the original 1991 arcade version and the 1992 Game Boy version for purists and collectors.
The release overview outlines a broad set of features beyond the arcade remake.
New content confirmed for the Nintendo Switch build includes Survival Mode (one-life runs), Boss Rush, and a Tum-Tum mode—an arcade-style auto-scrolling action variant where players absorb and shoot enemies to collect coins.
An online Hi-Scoreboard will track global leaderboards in real time, and a Gallery section will present historical materials such as arcade flyers, concept art and the soundtrack.
Standard options for language, graphics, sound, controls and vibration will be available.
Pre-orders for a physical edition are expected to open soon through the announced retail channels.
The planned limited edition package will include the game cartridge, an instruction manual, the original soundtrack, an A5 mini art book, an A4 arcade flyer, a B5 art card and a special collector’s box.
First screenshots from Tumblepop: Memories were released alongside the announcement and are available in the official gallery.
The title will be distributed on Nintendo Switch and will appear on the eShop when it launches; specific pricing and a firm release date have not been provided beyond the 2026 window.
This announcement marks a notable retro remake from CRT Games and Daewon Media Game Lab, and it adds to a growing slate of classic arcade revivals coming to Nintendo Switch.
Readers can expect further updates, screenshots and pre-order details as the project moves through development toward its 2026 launch.