Sunsoft is Back: Retro Game Selection 2 announced for Nintendo Switch

Sunsoft is Back: Retro Game Selection 2 announced for Nintendo Switch

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Brian(@NE_Brian)
in News, Switch

Sunsoft is Back: Retro Game Selection 2 is in the works and will ship on Nintendo Switch, Sunsoft just announced. We know that it’s coming to Japan on December 17, 2026, but we’re waiting for confirmation about the western release date.

Sunsoft is Back: Retro Game Selection 2 includes four early Famicom titles. Players can expect support for saves and rewind functionality as well as a Gallery Mode featuring a selection of rare material from the original games, including concept artwork, promotional flyers, and more. 

Here’s an official overview:

The second installment of Sunsoft’s Retro Game Selection series is here!

This collection brings together some of Sunsoft’s most memorable retro titles from the 1980s, from major hits to hidden gems known only to dedicated fans.

Use the newly added save and rewind features to finally beat that game you could never quite beat back then.

The collection also includes a Gallery Mode featuring a selection of rare material from the original games, including concept artwork, promotional flyers, and more. Much of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Sunsoft’s first home console game, released in 1985. In this action game, the hero sets out on a journey to rescue a kidnapped princess.

Defeat enemies as you make your way through the game and collect all the Magic Jars. Take out multiple enemies at once to transform into the invincible Super Arabian!

The quirky action game that became beloved as a “so-bad-it’s-good” classic, featuring multiplayer for up to two players at the same time. Gonbe, a young farmer, can no longer endure the heavy taxes imposed on his village and finally rises up in rebellion. Collect all the gold coins and rice balls and capture the local magistrate! Ikki is forever!

One day, the mysterious island of Atlantis suddenly rises from the sea. The protagonist sets off for Atlantis Island in search of his missing master.

A high-difficulty action game featuring a whopping 100 stages. If you couldn’t beat it back then, use the save and rewind features and, this time, finally uncover the mystery of Atlantis!

An adventure RPG hidden gem from Sunsoft, released in 1989. One day, while traveling in India, you discover a mysterious wooden box that the king Maharaja has been searching for. This discovery draws you into a battle that will ultimately determine the fate of the world…

Have a look at the first trailer below.

Announcement Trailer

We previously saw Sunsoft’s first collection in 2024. Details about that package can be found here.

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