Microids and Magic Pockets have unveiled a new “Anime” trailer for Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening, showcasing the upcoming side-scrolling action platformer set to launch on August 26, 2025. This highly anticipated game adapts the first 12 episodes of the iconic anime series based on Buichi Terasawa’s beloved manga.
Dive into a plateform shooter from one of the most iconic anime series!
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Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening will be available August 26th 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. pic.twitter.com/Hmx1ickUAM
The game puts players in control of Cobra, the charismatic space pirate with a cybernetic left arm housing the legendary Psychogun. Alongside his loyal partner Lady Armaroid, Cobra must navigate through exotic planets, solving a universe-threatening mystery and rescuing three enigmatic sisters from the clutches of the Space Pirate Guild.
Key features of Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening include:
Action-packed platforming across diverse alien worlds
Iconic weapons like the Psychogun and Colt Python 77
Gadgets such as Cobra’s famous cigar and grappling hook
Three difficulty levels for both newcomers and seasoned players
Two-player cooperative mode
Faithful adaptation of the anime’s spirit, blending bravery and humor
The game will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. Various digital editions will offer bonus content, including an extra mission, outfits, artbook, and soundtrack.
Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening promises to deliver a thrilling space opera experience, allowing fans to relive the adventures of the iconic hero while introducing a new generation to Cobra’s dangerous and fascinating universe.
