Blaze Entertainment, the company renowned for bringing modern retro gaming to a new generation, has officially confirmed the impending reveal of its latest hardware addition, the Evercade Nexus.
The highly anticipated announcement will be broadcast live on the official Evercade YouTube channel on March 31, 2026, at 4pm BST (11am EDT / 8am PDT).
This news arrives amid mounting excitement within the retro gaming community, as Evercade continues to expand its well-established ecosystem of cartridge-based consoles.
Since its foundation, Blaze Entertainment has found a unique niche with its Evercade line, delivering a growing library of officially licensed cartridge collections compatible with a family of targeted devices.
The Evercade hardware roster now includes the EXP-R and VS-R home and portable devices, the Alpha bartop arcade series, and the pocket-friendly Super Pocket, which will soon be available in a limited Rare-themed edition.
Each of these systems offers support for Evercade’s expanding range of cartridges, which has become a hallmark of the brand.
The original handheld Evercade, launched in 2020, was quickly succeeded by the EXP model in 2022.
In 2024, Blaze updated the lineup with refreshed 'R' iterations of both the EXP and VS, featuring new designs, including an NES-inspired color palette.
Despite these hardware updates, the underlying technology remains mostly unchanged since their launch, prompting speculation about the potential for advancements in the upcoming Nexus console.
In a brief statement sent to Evercade subscribers, Blaze Entertainment announced: "The Evercade Nexus is on the horizon.
What exactly is it?
The answer will be shared very soon.
Be sure to connect with us across our social media platforms and subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest announcements as they happen." This approach echoes their teaser campaign for the Evercade Alpha series, with suspense fueling anticipation across the community.
Although Blaze has withheld detailed information about the Nexus, its inclusion within the main Evercade family strongly suggests continued full compatibility with the existing and forthcoming Evercade cartridges.
This commitment to backward compatibility has been a cornerstone of the Evercade experience and is expected to be reaffirmed with the Nexus hardware.
The impending announcement on March 31 is poised to shed light on the new form factor, potential hardware enhancements, and the strategic direction Blaze will take as the Evercade range matures.
For dedicated retro gaming fans and Evercade collectors, the reveal represents a key moment in the evolution of cartridge-based gaming.
Viewers are advised to stay tuned to the official Evercade YouTube channel for live coverage and timely updates as the news develops.
The highly anticipated announcement will be broadcast live on the official Evercade YouTube channel on March 31, 2026, at 4pm BST (11am EDT / 8am PDT).
This news arrives amid mounting excitement within the retro gaming community, as Evercade continues to expand its well-established ecosystem of cartridge-based consoles.
Since its foundation, Blaze Entertainment has found a unique niche with its Evercade line, delivering a growing library of officially licensed cartridge collections compatible with a family of targeted devices.
The Evercade hardware roster now includes the EXP-R and VS-R home and portable devices, the Alpha bartop arcade series, and the pocket-friendly Super Pocket, which will soon be available in a limited Rare-themed edition.
Each of these systems offers support for Evercade’s expanding range of cartridges, which has become a hallmark of the brand.
The original handheld Evercade, launched in 2020, was quickly succeeded by the EXP model in 2022.
In 2024, Blaze updated the lineup with refreshed 'R' iterations of both the EXP and VS, featuring new designs, including an NES-inspired color palette.
Despite these hardware updates, the underlying technology remains mostly unchanged since their launch, prompting speculation about the potential for advancements in the upcoming Nexus console.
In a brief statement sent to Evercade subscribers, Blaze Entertainment announced: "The Evercade Nexus is on the horizon.
What exactly is it?
The answer will be shared very soon.
Be sure to connect with us across our social media platforms and subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest announcements as they happen." This approach echoes their teaser campaign for the Evercade Alpha series, with suspense fueling anticipation across the community.
Although Blaze has withheld detailed information about the Nexus, its inclusion within the main Evercade family strongly suggests continued full compatibility with the existing and forthcoming Evercade cartridges.
This commitment to backward compatibility has been a cornerstone of the Evercade experience and is expected to be reaffirmed with the Nexus hardware.
The impending announcement on March 31 is poised to shed light on the new form factor, potential hardware enhancements, and the strategic direction Blaze will take as the Evercade range matures.
For dedicated retro gaming fans and Evercade collectors, the reveal represents a key moment in the evolution of cartridge-based gaming.
Viewers are advised to stay tuned to the official Evercade YouTube channel for live coverage and timely updates as the news develops.