Konami and WayForward announced on Wednesday that Contra: Operation Galuga, a revival of the iconic arcade game, would be arriving on major platforms next month.
Contra: Operation Galuga releases on March 12, 2024, for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game will retail for $39.99, and the game will also have a physical release courtesy of Limited Run Games, with preorders beginning on March 1, 2024.
Check out a trailer for Contra: Operation Galuga below:
A complete reimagining of a classic
Operation Galuga is a from-the-ground-up reimagining of the iconic NES/arcade 1986 game Contra. In the game, players will choose from a group of elite commandos, and fight their way through eight different stages while fighting against an alien horde.
A playable demo is also available now on digital storefronts, giving players access to select content from the first and third stages of the game, along with full co-op for 1-4 players.
“The adrenaline-pumping experience is further fueled by the amazing music, artwork, and narrative from an all-star group of collaborators,” reads the official release from Konami on the game. “Combining summer blockbuster energy with classic inspiration, the main score is created by composers Yuko Komiyama and Norihiko Hibino of Scarlet Moon, and features cinematic interpretations of familiar Contra tunes as well as original compositions. Meanwhile, the story and plot of the game were drafted in conjunction with Dai Sato and Naruki Nagakawa of Storyriders Inc., and the game’s key illustration is provided by renowned comic book artist David Nakayama. Other collaborative partners, including the game’s sensational voice cast, will be announced at a later date.”
