SNK 40th Anniversary Collection Arrives on Xbox One With Exclusive Title

Written by Brandon Hofer on May 03, 2019

News: If you want a blast from the past and have enjoyed playing SNK titles in the past, you probably want to pick up this collection.

The SNK 40th Anniversary Collection has arrived on Xbox One from Digital Eclipse and publisher Other Ocean. The SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the definitive collection of arcade and console hits from SNK and is available as a digital download for $39.99. This is the most complete, updated, 4K-ready collection of SNK titles available. This Xbox One version exclusively includes the fan-requested classic game, Baseball Stars, the first time this game has been part of the collection.

SNK 40th Anniversary Collection includes more than 25 classic titles such as:

Alpha Mission

Athena

Crystalis

Ikari Warriors

Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road

Ikari Warriors III: The Rescue

Guerilla War

P.O.W.

Prehistoric Isle

Psycho Soldier

Street Smart

Iron Tank

TNK III

Vanguard

Chopper I

Fantasy

Munch Mobile

SASUKE vs COMMANDER

Time Soldiers

Beast Busters

Bermuda Triangle

OZMA WARS

PADDLE MANIA

S.A.R.

World Wars

Baseball Stars - Xbox One exclusive - Both Japanese and North American versions

Players can get the complete experience by playing both the arcade and home console versions for many of these titles.

“We are beyond excited for the release of SNK 40th Anniversary Collection,” said Stephen Frost, Senior Producer at Digital Eclipse. “The titles showcased in this collection have built the foundation of SNK and greatly influenced the video games industry, so we look forward to gamers from around the world being able to not only play them but also to learn the interesting history behind them.”

This collection was prepared for Xbox One by Digital Eclipse, which pioneered accurate video game re-releases starting in 1994, well before “emulation” was a household word. Over 20 years later, the company has been reborn as a new kind of studio; one dedicated to not only restoring gaming’s heritage but to preserving it and keeping it alive and available for future generations.

Some of the key features of this collection include:

The Arcade Comes Home - Save those quarters! Play both arcade and console versions and continuously challenge for another personal best. Choose from over 25 titles and experience an intense blast from the past.

Modern Meets Retro - The convenience and improvements of modern gaming are all in the collection. Rewind and save at any time while you’re playing, enjoy updated graphics at 4K resolution, and experience redesigned control schemes for a modern feel.

Enter the SNK Museum - An extensive history of SNK and its games await in the Museum Mode. Explore the legacy of one of Japan’s leading developers with high definition artwork and never before seen promotional assets.

Xbox One Exclusive - Baseball Stars - For the first time, the hit baseball game, Baseball Stars, is included as part of the collection, with both Japanese and North American versions included.

The SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is available for $39.99. Will you be picking it up?