The Legend of Kage Joins Console Archives on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5
The re-release of a 1986 Taito title on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 shows how the Console Archives series continues to bridge retro gaming and modern platforms, with a focus on faithful reproduction and quality-of-life features.
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HAMSTER Corporation will release "Console Archives The Legend of Kage" on June 18, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. The game is priced at 800 yen. Originally released by Taito in 1986 for 8-bit home consoles, "The Legend of Kage" is an action game where players control the Iga ninja Kage, who must rescue Princess Kiri from a demonic army. The Console Archives series reproduces classic home console titles for modern hardware, adding features such as button and screen customization and save/load anywhere. The announcement was made via a press release from HAMSTER Corporation on June 17. The title is the latest addition to the Console Archives lineup, which aims to make retro games easily playable on current systems.
HAMSTER Corporation announced on June 17 that "The Legend of Kage" will join the Console Archives series on June 18. The game, originally released by Taito in 1986 for 8-bit home consoles, casts players as the Iga ninja Kage on a mission to rescue Princess Kiri from a demonic castle. The Console Archives version is available for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 at 800 yen. It includes features like button mapping, screen customization, and save/load anywhere, which are standard for the series. The press release from HAMSTER Corporation, signed by representative director Rin Hamada, confirmed the distribution start date. The Console Archives series, produced by HAMSTER, focuses on faithfully reproducing classic home console titles for modern hardware. This release follows the series' established pattern of bringing retro games to current systems with minimal alterations beyond the added convenience features.
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