{"id":6777,"date":"2026-07-30T08:18:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T00:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/truxton-extreme-out-now-ps5-switch-2-pc-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T08:18:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T00:18:35","slug":"truxton-extreme-out-now-ps5-switch-2-pc-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/truxton-extreme-out-now-ps5-switch-2-pc-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Truxton Extreme Is Out Now \u2014 A Classic Shmup Returns After 38 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After 38 years of silence, one of the most beloved Japanese arcade shoot &#8217;em up series is finally back. <strong>Truxton Extreme<\/strong> \u2014 known in Japan as <em>TATSUJIN EXTREME<\/em> \u2014 launched today, 30 July 2026, on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and GOG. If the name Truxton rings a bell from your Mega Drive days or Singapore arcade visits in the late 1980s, that instinct is correct: this is the real deal, made by the original creator.\n<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/truxton-extreme-ss1.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Truxton Extreme gameplay screenshot \u2014 fighter ship vs alien machines\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Image courtesy of Clear River Games \/ Tatsujin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Thirty-Eight Years Is a Long Time to Wait for a Sequel<\/h2>\n<p>The original <em>Truxton<\/em> (<em>TATSUJIN<\/em>) dropped in Japanese arcades in 1988, published by Toaplan \u2014 the legendary Osaka studio behind <em>DoDonPachi<\/em>, <em>Batsugun<\/em>, and <em>Zero Wing<\/em>. It was a brutal vertical shooter with tight movement, weapon upgrades, and that unmistakable Toaplan DNA. Toaplan closed in 1994, and the series went dark.<\/p>\n<p>Masahiro Yuge, one of Toaplan&#8217;s co-founders and the creative force behind the original <em>Truxton<\/em>, eventually founded a new studio also named Tatsujin. Partnering with Swedish publisher <a href=\"https:\/\/clearrivergames.com\/\">Clear River Games<\/a>, he has spent years building what <em>Truxton Extreme<\/em> became: a full modern evolution of the franchise, fully rendered in 3D while staying true to the vertical-scrolling shmup roots that made the series iconic.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FfgYUYy08r4\" title=\"Truxton Extreme | Story Trailer | Clear River Games\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>Truxton Extreme | Story Trailer \u2014 via Clear River Games on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What&#8217;s New in Truxton Extreme<\/h2>\n<p>This isn&#8217;t just a remaster \u2014 it&#8217;s a ground-up reimagining. The visuals jump to full 3D polygons, widescreen play field, and smooth performance (the Nintendo Life review noted zero performance issues on Switch 2 in both docked and handheld modes). The classic weapon roster \u2014 Tatsujin Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star-Mine Shot \u2014 returns alongside a new <strong>EX bar<\/strong> mechanic that lets you charge up and unleash supercharged shots when things get hairy.<\/p>\n<p>Manga artist <strong>Junya Inoue<\/strong> (known for <em>Btooom!<\/em> and his work on <em>DoDonPachi<\/em> and <em>Batsugun<\/em>) illustrates a branching, comic-book-style story spanning 18 chapters. Players choose from three TATSUJIN pilots \u2014 Ash, Bergamot, and Cyrilla \u2014 each with their own motivations and arc within the narrative.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/truxton-extreme-ss2.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Truxton Extreme \u2014 3D gameplay, multiple enemy types\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Image courtesy of Clear River Games \/ Tatsujin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Modes for Every Kind of Player<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you want the full narrative experience or a pure arcade endurance run, <em>Truxton Extreme<\/em> has a mode for it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Story<\/strong> \u2014 18 chapters with comic-panel cutscenes, escalating enemy waves, and boss encounters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arcade<\/strong> \u2014 traditional sequential progression with no hand-holding<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heart Starter<\/strong> \u2014 a beginner-friendly difficulty setting that actually lets newcomers enjoy the series for the first time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team<\/strong> \u2014 local 2-player co-op (a first for the series) with shared resources<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arena<\/strong> \u2014 2-minute score-attack for bragging rights<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pipiruville<\/strong> \u2014 a village-building collection mode for cosmetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Eight difficulty settings across the board mean veterans can recreate the punishing quarter-eating arcade feel, while curious newcomers can actually finish the game.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/truxton-extreme-ss3.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Truxton Extreme \u2014 boss battle encounter\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Image courtesy of Clear River Games \/ Tatsujin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Pricing and Where to Get It<\/h2>\n<p>Digital pricing is set at <strong>US$24.99<\/strong> for the standard edition and <strong>US$29.99<\/strong> for the Deluxe digital edition. Physical copies are priced at US$39.99 (PS5 \/ Xbox Series) and US$49.99 (Switch 2). For Singapore players, the game is available now on the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop \u2014 check your regional storefront for local pricing. Physical editions should be available through major game retailers and electronics chains.<\/p>\n<p>Early reviews have been strong: Nintendo Life awarded it a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/reviews\/nintendo-switch-2\/truxton-extreme\">9\/10<\/a>, calling it &#8220;a thrilling return for a classic shoot-&#8217;em-up series&#8221; that &#8220;sets a new benchmark for how to bring back cult series of the genre into the current age.&#8221; High praise for any comeback, let alone one 38 years in the making.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/truxton-extreme-ss4.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Truxton Extreme \u2014 character artwork and pilot selection\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Image courtesy of Clear River Games \/ Tatsujin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For Singapore shmup fans \u2014 and there are more of us than people expect \u2014 <em>Truxton Extreme<\/em> is the biggest genre release in years. Check out other <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/retro-gaming\/\">retro gaming coverage<\/a> and <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/game-news\/\">game news<\/a> on GameTrader.SG.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Video games\" flags=\"none\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Truxton Extreme launches today on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series and PC \u2014 the first new entry in the legendary Toaplan shmup series in 38 years, led by original creator Masahiro Yuge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":6772,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[11,6],"tags":[784,45,438,64,560],"class_list":["post-6777","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-game-news","category-retro-gaming","tag-japan","tag-nintendo-switch-2","tag-pc-gaming","tag-ps5","tag-retro-gaming"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/truxton-extreme-ss0.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p13AlF-1Lj","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":1605,"url":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/gamestart-2017-every-game-you-can-imagine-it-is-there\/","url_meta":{"origin":6777,"position":0},"title":"GameStart 2017 &#8211; Every Game You Can Imagine, It Is There.","date":"October 15, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Board game, card game, console game, retro console game, mobile game, indie game, VR game or any type of games you can think of, you can find them at this year GameStart 2017. 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