We previously reported that Boulder Dash would be getting a modern remake for its 40th anniversary, but it turns out that Boulder Dash isn’t the only 40-year-old computer game that’s getting the  40th anniversary update treatment.

As you may have deduced from the headline, Dropzone, a beloved Defender-inspired game by Archer Maclean is also getting a 40th-anniversary remake.

Archer MaClean’s Dropzone 40th Anniversary Edition will include upgraded graphics, enhanced controls (with the option to play with the game’s original keyboard controls for those wanting a truly retro experience), and a Retro Mode with authentic graphics and sound, accessible at the press of a button.

Dropzone was originally released for 8-bit Atari computers in 1984 before being ported to a multitude of formats including Commodore 64, NES, Game Boy, and Game Gear. Planned ports for Sega Master System and Sega Genesis were announced but were never released.

And now, some 40 years after its debut, publishers  System 3 and developers Hashcode Digital are giving modern gamers the chance to experience Dropzone in both its original form and in a modern 40th anniversary update, when Archer Maclean’s DropZone – 40th Anniversary Edition is released by System 3 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S this December.