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はしれへべれけ EX

Hashire Hebereke EX, a modern remake of the 1994 Super Famicom racing game, has a playable demo on Steam Next Fest and is set to launch on September 3, 2026.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated Jun 16

Sunsoft is updating its 1994 cult racing game Hashire Hebereke for modern platforms. The remake, titled Hashire Hebereke EX, has joined Steam Next Fest with a playable demo. The demo includes the first two story stages and the Engacho chase mode, giving players an early look at the game's online multiplayer and multiple game modes.

Pre-orders for both Standard and Limited Editions are open. The full game is scheduled to launch on September 3, 2026. The release date and demo availability are the only concrete details established about the project so far. No platform list beyond Steam has been confirmed, and no staff or studio credits have been disclosed in the coverage.

The game represents Sunsoft's effort to revive a 30-year-old title from its back catalog for a contemporary audience, with the demo serving as the primary vehicle for player feedback ahead of the September launch.

Key facts

Release date
September 3, 2026 ↗
Demo availability
Available on Steam Next Fest, includes first two story stages and Engacho chase mode ↗
Pre-order status
Standard and Limited Editions available for pre-order ↗
Original release year
1994 on Super Famicom ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

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