Earthion: A New Mega Drive-Style Shoot-Em-Up

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Earthion is a new 16-bit-style shoot-em-up game from developer Ancient, featuring a soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro and physical editions through Limited Run Games.

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# Earthion - Earthion Source: [https://earthiongame.com/](https://earthiongame.com/) ![](https://earthiongame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/clouds.webp) ## Watch the trailer\! ### Earthion \| Digital Release Date Trailer ### Earthion Announcement Trailer ![](https://earthiongame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/starfield.webp) ![](https://earthiongame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/earth-side.webp) ![YK2A](https://earthiongame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/yk2a-flip.webp) Return to the genesis of 16\-bit gaming with Ancient’s brand new shoot ’em up, Earthion\! With Earth’s resources depleted and its environment in ruin, most of humanity has fled to Mars\. But when hostile invaders launch an attack on Earth, mankind has no choice but to fight back\. As environmental researcher Azusa Takanashi, you’ll pilot the state\-of\-the\-art space fighter YK\-IIA and mount the most important counterattack in human history\. Losing is not an option\! Featuring eight action\-packed stages full of stunning visuals, frenetic gameplay, and amazing special effects—not to mention an incredible soundtrack composed by the legendary Yuzo Koshiro—Earthion will have you on the edge of your seat as you fight to save humanity’s future\. ![Countdown Image](https://earthiongame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/countdown-07-31-25.webp) ![](https://earthiongame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tunnel.webp) ## Screenshots ![Akari](https://earthiongame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/protagonist-us.webp) ![](https://earthiongame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Earthion_Artwork2_finish-Large.jpeg) ## Physical Editions Physical editions of Earthion are coming to North America\! Pre\-order the Standard or Collector’s Editions at**Limited Run Games**through August 10, 2025\. Coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and DRM\-free PC DVD\. ## Earthion 8bitDo M30 Bluetooth Gamepad Controller Featuring a special**Earthion**design crafted by 8BitDo, Ancient and Limited Run\. ![8BitDo M30](https://earthiongame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/8bitdo-M30-1024x519.webp) ![](https://earthiongame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hangar.webp) ![](https://earthiongame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/yk2a-landed.webp) ![](https://earthiongame.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sunset.webp) ## Physical Soundtracks The acclaimed Yuzo Koshiro is back with an incredible score for Earthion\! Listen to the sounds of this modern classic shmup, composed entirely on actual Genesis hardware, on vinyl or cassette tape\! Transparent Red variants are exclusive to Limited Run Games, while Transparent Blue variants are available worldwide through Black Screen Records\.

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