Earthion: A New Mega Drive-Style Shoot-Em-Up
Earthion is a new shoot-'em-up game that pays homage to 16-bit gaming. Players take on the role of Azusa Takanashi, piloting a space fighter to defend Earth from hostile invaders. The game features eight stages, a soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro, and will be available digitally and in physical editions starting in 2026.
- ▪Earthion is developed by Ancient and is inspired by classic 16-bit games.
- ▪Players will pilot the YK-IIA space fighter to counter an invasion of Earth.
- ▪The game features a soundtrack composed by Yuzo Koshiro, known for his work on Genesis hardware.
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:root { --hero-logo-width: 235px; } .yk2a { background: url(https://earthiongame.com/wp-content/themes/earthion/assets/images/ship.gif?rnd=1779916625) no-repeat center center; } Digital version now available on PC and modern consoles! 16-Bit Cartridge version releasing in 2026! Watch the trailer! Earthion | Digital Release Date Trailer Earthion Announcement Trailer 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.
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