City Hunter
Pre-orders on the Nintendo eShop now open
Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc. (CEO: Yuen-Yuen Chen) is pleased to announce that City Hunter, a PC Engine title originally released in 1990 by Sunsoft (Sun Electronics Inc.; President: Ryusuke Utsumi), will be released worldwide on Thursday, February 26, 2026, as a “definitive edition” optimized for current platforms (Nintendo Switch™2/Nintendo Switch™/PlayStation®5/Steam®/Xbox Series X|S).
Ahead of the release, pre-orders for the download version have begun on the Nintendo eShop from today.
▼City Hunter Nintendo eShop Product Page
・Nintendo Switch 2
United States：
https://ec.nintendo.com/US/en/titles/70010000114664
UK & Ireland：
https://ec.nintendo.com/GB/en/titles/70010000114665
・Nintendo Switch
United States：
https://ec.nintendo.com/US/en/titles/70010000114662
UK & Ireland：
https://ec.nintendo.com/GB/en/titles/70010000114663
This title not only faithfully recreates the excitement of the original release, but also features the long-awaited in-game implementation of TM NETWORK’s iconic song “Get Wild,” a defining theme of the anime adaptation. In addition, with newly added modes tailored to modern play styles and full multilingual support, the game truly lives up to its status as a “definitive edition” that brings fans’ dreams to life.
Alongside the standard edition, a package-only limited edition titled City Hunter COLLECTOR’S BOX will also be released simultaneously for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation®5. This deluxe edition includes lavish bonus items that encapsulate the world of the series, such as a steel case, a message board keychain, and an original acrylic stand, delivering a special collector’s item that will leave a lasting impression on fans.
■A Legendary Title Returns with “First-Ever” New Elements!
Thirty-five years after its original release on March 2, 1990, this legendary action game—long celebrated among fans—returns, evolved beyond a simple port.
Blending nostalgia with modern enhancements, we present the unique features that define this title.
1) Includes the “Original” Mode Plus “Two New Modes”
・Original Mode: Faithfully recreates the gameplay feel of the 1990 release, allowing players to experience the same satisfying challenge as back then.
・Enhanced Mode: Refines the original controls to meet modern standards, delivering smooth, stress-free action.
・Hard Mode: Built on the Enhanced Mode’s controls, with adjusted enemy placement and algorithms—an open challenge to seasoned sweepers confident in their skills.
2) At Last: “Get Wild” Implemented In-Game!
The iconic song “Get Wild” by TM NETWORK—an essential part of the City Hunter anime—has finally been implemented in-game. That legendary melody now adds even more intensity to the gameplay experience.
3) Meticulous Settings and a Rich Collection of Extras
・Helpful features for comfortable play: Includes a Save function that allows you to suspend and resume play at any time, and a Rewind feature that lets you instantly retry after a mistake.
・Carefully crafted visual settings: Features a CRT filter that recreates the atmosphere of the era, along with customizable aspect ratios and screen frames to suit your preferences.
・Ultimate collection elements: Includes a 3D Archive that lets you view original packaging and manuals from every angle, as well as a Gallery featuring rare original artwork and anime images.
■City Hunter Product Details
| Name | City Hunter |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action |
| Platform | Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch / PlayStation 5 / Steam / Xbox Series X|S |
| Release Date | February 26, 2026 (scheduled) |
| MSRP | Package Standard Edition $24.99 USD / €24.99 EUR / $194 HKD / $790 NTD / 35,800 KRW Digital Standard Edition $24.99 USD / €24.99 EUR / $194 HKD / $790 NTD / 35,800 KRW ※Package edition to be released for Nintendo Switch/PlayStation 5 only |
| Player(s) | 1 |
| Rating | IARC: 12+ |
| Languages | Japanese / English / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / Korean ※French / German / Italian / Spanish available on Steam version only |
| Developer | SUNSOFT |
| Distributor | SUNSOFT / Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc. |
| Copyright | ©Tsukasa Hojo/COAMIX・YTV・SUNRISE ©SUNSOFT Licensed to and published by Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc. |
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■Original Manga Series: City Hunter
City Hunter, Tsukasa Hojo’s original masterpiece, continues to captivate fans around the world.
Special 40th Anniversary Site: https://cityhunter.jp/
At Shinjuku Station’s east exit message board, the letters “XYZ” are scrawled—a desperate signal from a client with nowhere else to turn.
Enter Ryo Saeba, a peerless marksman and notorious womanizer, and his partner Kaori Makimura. Together, they operate as “City Hunter,” professional sweepers who take on requests from the underworld. This action-comedy follows the duo as they resolve cases, with Ryo often getting sidetracked by beautiful women along the way.
The series ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1985 to 1991, and celebrated its 40th anniversary on February 26, 2025.
■Anime: City Hunter
Details: https://www.sunrise-world.net/titles/pickup_080.php
Based on the hit manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, City Hunter became a hard-boiled, episodic action series. Regarded as one of the pillars of Jump’s “golden age,” it rose to massive popularity thanks to the combined success of both manga and anime.
As the manga’s long serialization continued, the anime went on to produce three sequel series and multiple TV specials. The animated version was especially praised for its original storylines not found in the manga, as well as its dynamic action sequences involving firearms and cars.
■Original Song: “Get Wild” by TM NETWORK
Written by: Mitsuko Komuro
Composed by: Tetsuya Komuro
©1987 Bandai Namco Music Live Inc. & Jun & Kei Music Publishers, Inc.
Released on April 8th, 1987, through EPIC Records, it was written as the ending theme song for anime television series City Hunter.
The song’s striking intro starts playing during the very last scene of the episode and transitions into speedy ending and closing credits. This perfectly synched music and anime made a massive impact on viewers. It has since become a beloved national anime song, cherished not only in Japan but also overseas.
The song also turned into popular internet memes “Get Wild Taikin” (Get Wild Clock Out), videos of people clocking out along with the song, and “Mukakin Ojisan” (Uncle Free-to-Play), referring to the athlete who won the silver medal in air pistol.
In 2023, April 8th (the day “Get Wild” was released) was recognized as “Get Wild Day.”
In October 2024, “Get Wild” surpassed 100 million cumulative streams.