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Fan favorite shoot’em up Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition launches for Nintendo Switch May 14th

To be available individually on the eShop and as part of Söldner-X Complete Collection


Hong Kong – March 9, 2026 – Independent developer and publisher Eastasiasoft Limited today announced that cult classic side-scrolling shoot’em up Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition will release for Nintendo Switch on May 14th, available individually on the eShop or bundled with Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer at a discount. Physical editions of Söldner-X Complete Collection for Nintendo Switch are available for pre-order through online retail partner Playasia, and shipping will coincide with the digital release.

The original Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer and its sequel Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition are among the most acclaimed releases in Eastasiasoft Limited’s long history of shoot’em ups. Together, the Söldner-X Complete Collection brings the series’ intense side-scrolling bullet hell action to new players worldwide, including all prior content and updates in a new definitive package. Players will experience a deep sci-fi narrative across dozens of unique stages presented in side-scrolling 2.5D style, earning powerful ship upgrades and chasing high scores along the way.

Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition is originally developed by SideQuest Studios in direct partnership with global publisher Eastasiasoft Limited. Digital pricing for Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition is set at US$14.99/€14.99, while the bundled Söldner-X Complete Collection will be US$22.99/€22.99. A 10% launch discount will be available for a limited time for both the individual game and the digital bundle. Physical Limited Editions of Söldner-X Complete Collection for Nintendo Switch include both entries on a single game card, manual, 3-disc soundtrack, poster and numbered certificate in a collector’s box. Standard copies are also available for pre-order.

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About Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition

A side-scrolling shooter sensation returns, bigger and bolder than ever before! Blending traditional arcade gameplay with scorching HD visuals and rocking audio presentation, Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition is laser-focused on bringing everything the genre is known for into the current generation, from its sophisticated sci-fi narrative to strategic weapon juggling and rewarding power-up mechanics inspired by genre classics.

Dynamic score-linked difficulty, a challenge mode that rewards skillful performance with bonus features, devastating limit attacks and a pumping soundtrack with 30 original music pieces are just the beginning. Online scoreboards, stunning weapon and boss effects, rebalanced difficulty and a new gallery mode are now included. This is the ultimate realization of Söldner-X 2, fully revised and reborn!

Key Features:

  • Master 10 stages of blistering shoot’em up action!
  • Choose from 3 ships, each tuned for a unique play style.
  • Take down fierce and gigantic bosses!
  • Unlock a variety of bonuses, some useful and others purely prestigious.
  • Discover the brand new gallery mode.
  • Enjoy HD presentation in 60 fps with almost no load times!


About eastasiasoft

Eastasiasoft Limited is an independent, Hong Kong–based developer and publisher of interactive entertainment specializing in video games and related media. Founded in 2007, eastasiasoft has published a diverse variety of titles in digital and physical format. Eastasiasoft is a licensed PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One publisher. Some of eastasiasoft’s recently licensed and published games include Tokyo Clanpool Uncut Edition, Hakuoki SSL ~Sweet School Life~, Schildmaid MX, Maiden Cops, Fallen City Brawl, Baki Hanma: Blood Arena and the Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth trilogy.


About SideQuest Studios

Founded in 2007, SideQuest Studios have established themselves as a renowned German indie development studio specializing in console games. The internationally acclaimed Söldner-X franchise, won numerous awards and role-playing game Rainbow Moon scored a strong foothold in the charts, allowing SideQuest Studios to develop fantasy RPG Rainbow Skies.


For media queries, contact eastasiasoft public relations at press@eastasiasoft.com or on X at @eastasiasoft.

Söldner-X 2: Final Prototype Definitive Edition (Nintendo Switch version)
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Platforms:
Switch
Release:
14 May 2026
Genre:
Shoot'em Up
Language:
English
Subtitles:
English, German, French, Japanese
Players:
1-2
Developer:
SideQuest Studios
Digital price:
US$14.99 / €14.99
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