Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
PlayStation 4
18th Sep 2025
18th Sep 2025
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Review Earthion (PS5) - A Scorching Shmup That Soars Beyond Nostalgia
Shoot for the stars
Seasoned SEGA Genesis specialist Yuzo Koshiro was always going to work wonders when he announced he was creating an all-new shmup with the 16-bit system in mind. But Earthion is not just an outstanding homage to the intergalactic escapades of past – it may be up there with genre titans like R-Type and Gradius. The game walks...
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Earthion News
News Acclaimed 16-Bit Shooter Earthion Sets Sights on PS5, PS4 Next Week
Down to Earthion
Legendary Japanese developer Ancient will return to contemporary consoles on 18th September, with the highly anticipated Earthion locking down a release date. The game – designed and developed for the SEGA Genesis – features a foot-stomping soundtrack from Streets of Rage composer Yuzo Koshiro, and has been attracted rave...
News This Outstanding New PS5, PS4 Shmup Will Make You Miss the SEGA Genesis Days
To be this good takes AGES
Everything is better in 16-bit, as Earthion proves. This new shmup from legendary developer Ancient – the Beyond Oasis maker founded by composer Yuzo Koshiro, who scored all-time classics like Streets of Rage 2 – has been designed with original SEGA Genesis hardware in mind. Due out on 31st July for both PS5 and PS4,...
About The Game
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.
- A brand new, completely authentic retro 2D shooter experience designed on actual 16-bit hardware.
- Destroy enemy craft and nab their resources to enhance your ship’s capabilities.
- Utilize various subweapons to deploy a multitude of different strategies and tactics.
- Play through the main story or try Challenge Mode to put your combat abilities to the test.
- Jam out to Yuzo Koshiro’s infectious tunes with the in-game Music Player.
- Developed by Ancient, known for working on beloved 16-bit franchises such as Streets of Rage, Beyond Oasis, and Actraiser.




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