Bandai Namco is honoring the 30th anniversary of its iconic arcade racing game, Rave Racer, with a slate of special activities and releases throughout the upcoming months.
Originally launched in 1994, Rave Racer quickly became a fan favorite among arcade racing enthusiasts.
Despite its longstanding legacy, the title has never seen an official release on any home console platform, making its nostalgia all the more powerful for longtime fans. To celebrate this milestone, Bandai Namco has announced the Ridge Racer Night 2025 event, which is set to take place at the renowned T2 Shinjuku nightclub in Tokyo, Japan, on February 21, 2026.
This exclusive event promises to spotlight Rave Racer’s position within the beloved Ridge Racer series and provides an opportunity for fans to experience arcade nostalgia firsthand. Complementing the event, Bandai Namco is collaborating with Super Sweep to launch a special two-disc remix album dedicated to Rave Racer’s influential soundtrack.
Featuring a roster of acclaimed video game music composers, the album includes remixes and contributions from Sampling Masters MEGA, Sampling Masters AYA, sanodg, J99, Hiroshi Okubo, Yuu Miyake, Ryo Watanabe [BNSI], Sho Okada [BNSI], Junichi Funada [BNSI], Ryu☆, Masayoshi Iimori, kors k, Hommarju, JAKAZiD, QUADRA (aka HIROSHI WATANABE), Richter, Isao Sudo, BUBBLE-B, The LASTTRAK, Kenichi Chiba, and Noisecream.
Many of these artists are celebrated for their work in arcade and console gaming music, further solidifying the compilation’s appeal. Pre-orders for the Rave Racer 30th Anniversary Remix Album are scheduled to go live on the Super Sweep official website on January 30.
The general release of the album follows closely after, arriving on February 6.
This collector’s item is anticipated to be a landmark for video game music enthusiasts, especially for those with a passion for Bandai Namco’s historical contributions to arcade soundscapes. By organizing Ridge Racer Night 2025 and releasing this commemorative album, Bandai Namco continues its tradition of honoring its storied franchises and engaging both new and longtime fans.
As Rave Racer’s legacy enters its fourth decade, these initiatives reaffirm the importance of classic arcade games in the broader landscape of gaming history.
Originally launched in 1994, Rave Racer quickly became a fan favorite among arcade racing enthusiasts.
Despite its longstanding legacy, the title has never seen an official release on any home console platform, making its nostalgia all the more powerful for longtime fans. To celebrate this milestone, Bandai Namco has announced the Ridge Racer Night 2025 event, which is set to take place at the renowned T2 Shinjuku nightclub in Tokyo, Japan, on February 21, 2026.
This exclusive event promises to spotlight Rave Racer’s position within the beloved Ridge Racer series and provides an opportunity for fans to experience arcade nostalgia firsthand. Complementing the event, Bandai Namco is collaborating with Super Sweep to launch a special two-disc remix album dedicated to Rave Racer’s influential soundtrack.
Featuring a roster of acclaimed video game music composers, the album includes remixes and contributions from Sampling Masters MEGA, Sampling Masters AYA, sanodg, J99, Hiroshi Okubo, Yuu Miyake, Ryo Watanabe [BNSI], Sho Okada [BNSI], Junichi Funada [BNSI], Ryu☆, Masayoshi Iimori, kors k, Hommarju, JAKAZiD, QUADRA (aka HIROSHI WATANABE), Richter, Isao Sudo, BUBBLE-B, The LASTTRAK, Kenichi Chiba, and Noisecream.
Many of these artists are celebrated for their work in arcade and console gaming music, further solidifying the compilation’s appeal. Pre-orders for the Rave Racer 30th Anniversary Remix Album are scheduled to go live on the Super Sweep official website on January 30.
The general release of the album follows closely after, arriving on February 6.
This collector’s item is anticipated to be a landmark for video game music enthusiasts, especially for those with a passion for Bandai Namco’s historical contributions to arcade soundscapes. By organizing Ridge Racer Night 2025 and releasing this commemorative album, Bandai Namco continues its tradition of honoring its storied franchises and engaging both new and longtime fans.
As Rave Racer’s legacy enters its fourth decade, these initiatives reaffirm the importance of classic arcade games in the broader landscape of gaming history.
