Air Combat 22 coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch

Today, Hamster announced that it will release Air Combat 22 on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The game launches on July 3, 2025.

Air Combat 22 will be available for the Arcade Archives 2 series on Nintendo Switch 2. It will be sold under the original Arcade Archives label on Nintendo Switch.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Air Combat 22 is a flight shooter released by Namco (Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1995. This title features an evolutionary step in 3D graphics and flashy animations using the “System Super 22” arcade board, an upgrade of the “System 22” architecture used for a wide range of legendary 3D games. Take on missions for the thrill of shooting down lots of enemy crafts, white-knuckle missions that require expert techniques, and more as you conquer diverse aerial combat scenarios. Become a hero of the skies!

The “Arcade Archives” series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces. Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores. Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

Official Trailer

The game will cost $16.99 on Nintendo Switch 2 and $14.99 on Nintendo Switch. More coverage of the Arcade Archives series can be found here.