TAITO Schedules TAITO Milestones 5 for Nintendo Switch Launch
TAITO announced the arcade collection TAITO Milestones 5 for the Nintendo Switch, scheduling a physical and digital release in Japan for January 28, 2027. Gematsu reported that Clear River Games is publishing the collection in the west, where it carries a digital price of $29.99 / €24.99 and a physical price of $39.99 / €34.99. Tech-insider.org reported that the package includes 10 arcade-era titles released between 1978 and 1990. Nintendoeverything.com added that physical pre-orders are open now. Hamster Corporation is collaborating with TAITO on the release, and the compilation represents the fifth numbered entry in the series, supported by TAITO’s own numbering and a 12-year window of arcade history.
Ten Arcade Titles Comprise the New Lineup
The collection spans two decades of coin-op history and features ten distinct games. Gematsu listed the full roster as Space Invaders (1978), Marine Date (1981), Land Sea Air Squad (1986), Arkanoid: Revenge of DOH (1987), Extermination (1987), Plump Pop (1987), Final Blow (1988), Crime City (1989), Sagaia (three-screen version, also known as Darius II) (1989), and Football Champ (Hat Trick Hero) (1990). TAITO highlighted Space Invaders as a social phenomenon and called the three-screen version of Sagaia a legendary horizontal shoot-’em-up, according to tech-insider.org. Additional details note that Space Invaders has players defend Earth from descending alien “Invaders’” waves single-handedly with a laser cannon scrolling left and right behind destructible shields, while Arkanoid: Revenge of DOH involves bouncing balls to destroy blocks, collect power-ups, and defeat enemies with new mechanics like regenerating bricks, tougher layouts, and a boss battle rematch against DOH. Sagaia tasks players with piloting their Silver Hawk craft to tackle endless waves of alien enemies and enormous, eye-popping bosses, featuring a giant hermit crab named Yamato using a battleship as its shell.
Quality-of-Life Updates and Regional Release Schedules
Nintendoeverything.com noted that the compilation includes several quality-of-life additions, such as save-anywhere functionality and local couch cooperative play across many of the titles. Players can access English text along with Japanese, French, Spanish, Italian, and German options. While the Japanese launch is firmly dated for January 28, 2027, the western release window is set broadly for early 2027, according to Nintendoeverything.com.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Collection
What is included in TAITO Milestones 5?
The package holds 10 arcade games spanning from 1978 to 1990, including Space Invaders, Arkanoid: Revenge of DOH, and the three-screen version of Sagaia.
When does the collection launch?
The collection arrives in Japan on January 28, 2027, with a western release following in early 2027, as reported by Nintendoeverything.com.
How much does the physical edition cost in the west?
Gematsu reported that the physical edition costs $39.99 / €34.99, while the digital edition is priced at $29.99 / €24.99.
Who is publishing the game outside Japan?
Clear River Games is handling western publication for the collection, according to Gematsu.