M2 will release vertical-scroll shoot ’em up Senxin Aleste for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch on March 18, 2027 in Japan, the developer announced. It will be digital-only on PlayStation 4.
The physical standard edition will cost 7,480 yen, the digital standard edition will cost 4,950 yen, and the physical limited edition will cost 11,880 yen.
Senxin Aleste first launched for arcades on July 15, 2021 in Japan via SEGA‘s “AL.Net P-ras MULTI Version 3 (APM3).” The console version includes a faithful port of the arcade version, titled Senxin Aleste ORIGIN, as well as the newly created Senxin Aleste BLADE.
The key features are as follows:
- ORIGIN Mode – Enjoy the arcade hit Senxin Aleste with the added convenience of M2 Gadgets. You can also play in the same Wallpaper Mode as the arcade version.
- BLADE Mode – Blow away enemies and their bullets with the overwhelmingly powerful new weapon, the “Blade Missile.” You can also freely switch between characters. Experience a different take on Senxin Aleste with faster-paced gameplay and even more exhilarating action.
- Training Mode – In Training Mode, you can choose a stage and your ship type. Practicing in ORIGIN Mode might even make clearing the arcade version a reality!
- New and Arranged Background Music – In addition to the arcade version’s original background music, new tracks for Senxin Aleste BLADE, composed by M2 Sound Team’s Sakuoki Kudo and chibi-tech, will liven up the gameplay. Arranged tracks from Senxin Aleste by Hirokazu Koshio are also included. Enjoy the game with three different background music options.
- Fully Voiced Opening and Ending – The opening and ending sequences are now fully voiced, featuring Hana Takeda.
Watch the announcement trailer below. Visit the official website here.