Publisher NIS America and developer MOSS have confirmed an early 2023 release window for Raiden IV x MIKADO remix, the latest shoot-‘em-up title from the long-running Raiden series. The game is now available worldwide on Nintendo Switch, but will finally see physical editions for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, and Xbox One next year. A PC version via Steam was also announced as part of the Western launch. To celebrate the upcoming Western release, NIS America revealed a brand-new trailer, which you can check out below.
NIS America also launched an official website for Raiden IV x MIKADO remix, where pre-orders are now live. There are three physical editions planned for Raiden IV x MIKADO remix:
- Raiden IV x MIKADO remix Standard Edition – Contains a physical copy of the game for PS4, PS5, or Xbox consoles.
- Raiden IV x MIKADO remix Deluxe Edition – Contains a physical copy of the game for PS4, PS5, or Xbox consoles, a code for the Digital Soundtrack, and a poster.
- Raiden IV x MIKADO remix Special Edition – Contains the Deluxe Edition of Raiden IV x MIKADO remix, a two-disc Ultimate Soundtrack, and a sleeve with special box art.
On PC, Raiden IV x MIKADO remix is available to wishlist via Steam. Here are some of its key features according to its Steam page:
- Play Your Way: Modes such as Dual Play and Double Play take your adventure to the next level!
- Modern Music: Remixed BGM from the original classic, including live performances and new arrangements!
- Old-school Vibes: Vertical screen play allows players to recreate the original arcade experience!
- A Suite of New Content: New levels, bullet-patterns, and modes, including Arcade, Overkill, Additional, Score Attack, and Boss Rush!
Raiden was initially only available in arcades in Japan, under the development of Seibu Kaihatsu. It was finally ported to PlayStation in 1995, and since then other versions for home computers and game consoles were released. The Raiden license was purchased by MOSS in 2005 following Seibu Kaihatsu’s bankruptcy, and since then the studio has handled the games’ development. Raiden V, the most current mainline entry in the series, was released in 2016.
