Arcade Archives Karnov Launches September 10

Arcade Archives 2 Karnov will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 on September 10, according to a report from Gematsu. The title is part of the ongoing Arcade Archives 2 series, which revives classic arcade games with modern platform support and updated features.

The original Karnov, released by Data East in 1987, is a side-scrolling action platformer known for its unique protagonist who flies using a jet-powered backpack. The Arcade Archives treatment typically includes multiple difficulty settings, save states, and online leaderboards alongside the faithful recreation.

Gematsu was the first to report the September 10 launch date and full platform list, which notably includes Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 hardware. No additional details about pricing, downloadable content, or physical editions have been confirmed at this time.