Sonic Wings Reunion confirmed for western launch on Nintendo Switch [update: physical release details]
May 15: Red Art Games has picked up Sonic Wings Reunion for release in the west, the company announced today. It will be available in North America and Europe on October 7 both physically and digitally.
Sonic Wings Reunion is the latest game in Hamster’s shoot ’em up series, which is known as Aero Fighters in the west. Japan is getting the game first later this month.
Here’s an overview of the game:
In the year 20XX, cities all over the world are under attack. The mysterious organization “Fata Morgana” has returned, possessing superweapons and using unknown technology to seize control of the world’s military weapons.
The knights of the sky, the international secret rescue team “Project Blue”, rise up to fight this threat to the world. What awaits them as they take on these new and powerful enemies…?
Latest episode in the longrunning Sonic Wings franchise (known as Aero Fighters in the West), Sonic Wings Reunion is the result of the collaboration between SUCCESS, HAMSTER Corporation and members of past Sonic Wings games’ development teams. Produced by Shinya Nagatomo (Cotton Rock’n’Roll), Sonic Wings Reunion features character designs by Fumihiko Nantoka (Sonic Wings series) and sound design by Soshi Hosoi (Sonic Wings series).
Key Features
- More than 8 playable characters with their own aircraft and capabilities
- 8 stages that take players all around the world
- Local co-op mode
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Fully customizable Training Mode
- Tate Mode
- Fully customizable soundtrack featuring new music and songs from past Sonic Wings games
- Title screen can be switched from Sonic Wings Reunion to Aero Fighters Reunion
- Languages supported: English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Sonic Wings Reunion will have multiple physical editions on Nintendo Switch. Full details will be shared on May 27. Thus far it’s confirmed that retailers will carry a standard version and collector’s edition, but there’ll also be a limited Deluxe Edition sold exclusively through the Red Art Games online store.
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May 27: We now have more details about the Sonic Wings Reunion physical release. There’ll be a standard version and collector’s edition available from multiple retailers, plus a deluxe edition exclusive to Red Art Games online store.
Here’s what’s included in the deluxe edition and collector’s edition:
Deluxe Edition (limited to 500 copies)
- A copy of the game
- An exclusive sleeve featuring alternate cover art
- A reversible cover featuring the Aero Fighters Reunion logo
- A Booster Pack with cards for all of the game’s characters
The Sonic Wings Reunion Collector’s Edition contains:
- A copy of the game
- A reversible cover featuring the Aero Fighters Reunion logo
- The game’s Original Soundtrack CD
- A double-sided poster
- A Mao Mao acrylic stand
- An exclusive Aero Edition box
- A Booster Pack with cards for all of the game’s characters
