SNK Announces Metal Slug Reboot for 30th Anniversary

SNK has announced plans to reboot its iconic run-and-gun video game series Metal Slug to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary, teasing a range of new projects that aim to revitalize the classic title for modern audiences.

The announcement came alongside the launch of a dedicated 30th anniversary website and a retrospective video released online. The roughly one-minute video features clips from past Metal Slug games, highlighting the series' history since its 1996 arcade debut. It concludes with an image of an arcade cabinet displaying the words "Mission Reboot," followed by "A New Mission Awaits." On the website, SNK stated, "To celebrate 30 years of Metal Slug action, we're reigniting and rebooting the series with a wide range of exciting projects including new ventures in gaming."

The original Metal Slug, developed by SNK, arrived in arcades in 1996 and was later ported to home consoles. Set in a fictional 2028 conflict, the game follows soldiers Marco Rossi and Tarma Roving as they battle the Rebel Army led by General Donald Morden. Known for its detailed pixel art, vibrant animations of expressive characters and massive war machines, and fast-paced gameplay with intuitive...