Shoot ’em up game Earthion announced for Nintendo Switch, from Yuzo Koshiro

Limited Run Games and Ancient today confirmed that Earthion will be launching on Nintendo Switch. The title is slated for 2025.

Earthion, a shoot ’em up game that has been in development for a few years now, comes from composer and developer Yuzo Koshiro and his studio Ancient. Koshiro originally started out at Nihon Falcom working on soundtracks for games like Ys, but has since contributed to tons of different projects such as Super Smash Bros., Kid Icarus: Uprising, Streets of Rage, Etrian Odyssey, and so much more.

Here’s some information about 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.

Find a trailer for the upcoming Nintendo Switch game below.

Announcement Trailer

Once we get a proper release date, we’ll let you know. Other Nintendo Switch news can be found here.