Original 1994 Tekken arrives on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2

The original 1994 arcade version of Tekken will be released on modern consoles this week, marking the first time the seminal fighting game has been widely available in its arcade form in nearly two decades. Developer and publisher Hamster Corporation will launch Arcade Archives 2 Tekken on Thursday, June 25, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Priced at $16.99, this release is based on the original Japanese arcade ROM. Unlike the more commonly re-released PlayStation port, this version represents the game as it first appeared in arcades in December 1994. It notably lacks some features added to the PlayStation version, such as the ability to play as boss characters.

The release is part of Hamster Corporation's Arcade Archives 2 series, which specializes in bringing retro games to modern platforms with enhanced features. The package includes several modern conveniences and modes. Original Mode offers quality-of-life improvements like adjustable difficulty and display settings, button remapping, multiple save files, and a rewind function. Additional modes include Hi-Score Mode, Caravan Mode, and a new Time Attack Mode focused on completing the game as...