Terminator 2D: No Fate revealed for Nintendo Switch, homage to Terminator 2 [update: new trailer]
February 27: Terminator 2D: No Fate is in development for Nintendo Switch, publisher Reef Entertainment and developer Bitmap Bureau. The game launches on September 5, 2025.
Based on Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Terminator 2D: No Fate is an action side-scroller. You’ll play as Sarah Connor and the T-800 as you look to end Skynet’s plans before the human race is annihilated.
First details can be found in the following rundown:
Terminator 2D: No Fate gives players the chance to play as heroes Sarah Connor, John Connor and the T-800 as they take on Skynet and the deadly T-1000 in a complete arcade experience that pays homage to the groundbreaking action movie ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ with authentic arcade gameplay, music and visuals built from the ground up.
The game features a variety of thrilling missions that bring ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ to life with the trademark adrenaline-pumping arcade gameplay and glorious pixel artwork the Bitmap Bureau team are known for, complete with a unique story blending iconic scenes from the film with original scenarios and multiple endings.
Key Features
- Step into a classic arcade experience that pays homage to the Terminator universe with authentic arcade gameplay, music and visuals built from the ground up.
- Relive iconic moments and forge new paths as Sarah, John and the T-800 in a narrative featuring a mix of classic T2: Judgment Day scenes and untold Terminator stories.
- Shoot, sneak and escape the T-1000’s blades in a wide array of levels, and lead the Resistance as John Connor in critical Future War missions.
- Battle against the full force of Cyberdyne and Skynet’s arsenal, with multiple enemy types and adrenaline-pumping boss fights to take on.
- See the world of T2: Judgment Day like never before with detailed 2D sprite artwork of your favourite characters and scenes.
- Enjoy a cinematic soundtrack featuring recrafted music from the legendary T2 score and all-new compositions.
- Aim for the highest rank in each level to reign supreme on your high score table and achieve arcade immortality.
- Mix things up with multiple different game modes to choose from: Story Mode, Arcade Mode, Infinite Mode, Boss Rush, Mother of the Future and Level Training!
Have a look at the first trailer for Terminator 2D: No Fate below.
Announcement Trailer
Terminator 2D: No Fate will be sold physically and digitally. The Online Exclusive Edition is available exclusively on the Reef Direct Online Store, bundling the game together with a reversible cover sleeve, full color manual, art book, flipbook, 25mm collectible metal arcade token, premium metal paperweight, “Unknown Future” cloth poster, “Fiery Visions” cloth poster, “Steel Mill Showdown” cloth poster, collector’s box, and special black collector’s edition. You can reserve this version now here.
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July 22: Terminator 2D has been delayed, with the new release date set for October 31, 2025. Below is the official statement:
Coordinating and manufacturing the physical release has been a longer process than we anticipated, and as a result, we’ve had to delay the release of the game. We apologise, and thank you for bearing with us.
This delay will also give the team at Bitmap Bureau extra time to work on some final refinements for the day one patch and we would like all players to have the opportunity to experience the best version of T2D together. As such, this delay will apply to both physical and digital versions of the game.
From the moment we announced T2D, the response has been absolutely amazing. To all of you, thank you so much for your support. We know that this news is disappointing and we appreciate your understanding.
August 7: A new trailer has now come in. You can view it below.
