He'll be back... And a little bit later than expected! Terminator 2D: No Fate, a side-scrolling action game developed by Bitmap Bureau and published by Reef Entertainment, has been pushed back to October 31, 2025 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series. Inspired by the arcade classics of the '80s and '90s, players can take on the role of Sarah Connor, John Connor or the T-800 to relive the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
"Experience the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day through polished pixel art and dynamic arcade gameplay! Play as Sarah Connor and the T-800 in a series of thrilling missions to confront the T-1000 and try to thwart Skynet's plans before the annihilation of mankind. Lead the Resistance as John Connor in the future, fighting on the front line as humanity's last hope in the war against the machines. In this all-new story featuring cult scenes from Terminator 2: Judgment Day, original scenarios and multiple endings, the fate of mankind is in your hands".
This title takes on the retro aesthetic of 2D games, with gameplay reminiscent of shooters from the 16-bit era. The developers have announced several game modes, including Story, Arcade, Infinite, Boss Rush, Mother of the Future and Training. In addition to following the film's main plot, the game's storyline includes new narrative arcs and alternative endings.
Several physical editions will be available. The Day One Edition will include a collector's box, a reversible cover, a full-color manual and a metal arcade token. The Collector's Edition will add an artbook, a SteelBook, a cloth poster and a metal paperweight. Finally, an Online-Exclusive Edition, available only on Reef Direct, will offer additional content with a collector's box specific to this version.
This game is one of a series of recent videogame adaptations of the Terminator franchise. It precedes the release of Terminator: Survivors, an open-world title developed by Nacon. While no new film has been announced since Terminator: Dark Fate in 2019, the saga's universe continues to be exploited by the video game industry. Fans of retro games and the license will be able to rediscover the atmosphere of the second opus through this new adaptation.
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