Combat School is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Posted on August 5, 2026 by Brian(@NE_Brian)
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Combat School will appear on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch as an Arcade Archives game, Hamster has announced. The title launches tomorrow, August 6.
Konami initially came out with Combat School back in 1987. The action game has players joining a military academy as a cadet as they undergo training.
Here’s an official overview:
Combat School is an action game released by Konami in 1987. Join a prestigious military academy as a cadet and tackle brutal training like shooting and combat under a terrifying instructor. Only those who survive these trials to claim the glory of graduation can face the next battle as a hero. Well, can you make it to the end?!
The “Arcade Archives” (ACA) series is developed with the concept of faithfully reproducing classic arcade games, staying true to its original.
In Original Mode, you’ll find a variety of convenient features that make revisiting these classic titles even more enjoyable. These include difficulty and display settings, button remapping, rapid-fire options, the ability to create multiple save files at any time, and even a rewind function to undo your last move. Some titles also offer special settings that recreates the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs back in the day. In addition, in Hi Score Mode and Caravan Mode, you can compete for the best scores with players around the world through Online Rankings.
Arcade Archives 2 series introduces a brand-new mode called Time Attack Mode, in addition to the Original Mode, Hi Score Mode, and Caravan Mode from Arcade Archives. Time Attack Mode focuses on how quickly you can complete the game, regardless of the score you achieve.
What’s more, with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support, the gameplay can be reproduced even more accurately, closer to the original arcade experience.
Please enjoy these iconic arcade games that defined an era with the Arcade Archives series!
A trailer for Arcade Archives Combat School is available below.
Official Trailer
The game will be sold digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 for $9.99 and Switch 1 for $7.99. Access more coverage on the Arcade Archives series here.
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