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- Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer set to release on August 26, 2025, and is now available for demo on multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam).
- The game is based on the 1978 manga by Buichi Terasawa and follows the storyline of the first 12 episodes of the 1982 animated series, set against the famous Captain Nelsons Treasure arc.
- Players can choose to play solo or team up with a friend in the two-player co-op mode, and there are three difficulty levels in the story mode to test their skills.
- In Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening, players control Lady Armaroid as they explore various environments showcased in the games gameplay trailer.
Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening – First Look at Gameplay, Aug 26 Release, Co-op Mode & Difficulty Levels
Microids has finally unveiled a substantial gameplay trailer for Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening, a 2D side-scrolling action platformer developed by Magic Pockets. This marks the first comprehensive look at the game, as the French publisher had previously shared only brief snippets on social media. The nearly two-minute trailer showcases a variety of environments and situations. Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening is the first modern game adaptation of the Cobra series. It is based on Buichi Terasawa’s 1978 manga and specifically follows the storyline of the first 12 episodes of the 1982 animated series, set against the famous Captain Nelson’s Treasure arc. The game was first announced in 2023, with its expected release date confirmed as August 26, 2025. Players can dive into the action solo or team up with a friend in the two-player co-op mode. The story mode offers three difficulty levels to test players’ skills. Players control Lady Armaroid as they explore the game’s environments.
Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening – Demos Now Available on Multiple Platforms ahead of Aug 26 Release
Set for release on August 26, Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening is less than a month away. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam). For those eager to get a sneak peek, demos are currently available on all platforms, including Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch.
In Case You Missed It
For all you retro anime fans out there, don’t miss Sophie Laurent’s latest piece on the highly anticipated release of *Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening* by Microids this summer. With fresh images and insider details, she dives into how Magic Pockets aims to bring back nostalgia with a Metroidvania twist despite past adaptation hurdles. Dive in and get your retro gaming fix right here! If you’re a fan of cosmic adventures and are eagerly awaiting the next big gaming release, be sure to check out “Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening,” which has just unveiled its first gameplay trailer (2025-04-07). Bruno Pferd takes an in-depth look at this thrilling game adaptation, showcasing not only Cobra’s incredible agility but also introducing playable characters Armanoide and Jane. Dive into the galaxy-spanning quest to save the Royal sisters from Space Pirates and experience the full spirit of humor, bravery, and adventure that made the original anime a hit. Head over to our latest post for all the details (Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening – New Trailer Confirms Three Playable Characters and Space Adventure Cobra The Awakening: Microids to Release Game This Summer, New Unseen Images from Anime to Tide Fans Over for more)!
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Official Name | Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening |
Brief Summary | Play as Cobra, the space pirate, in an action platformer adapted from the famous anime series. Along with Lady Armaroid, your loyal partner, and equipped with your iconic Psychogun, you must solve a mysterious threat hanging over the entire universe. |
Platforms | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch |
Released | August 26, 2025 |
Genre | Platform, Adventure |
Play Modes | Single player, Co-operative |
Content Rating | T |
Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese, Korean |
Genre | Magic Pockets |
Genre | Microids |
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- 15 Jul Microids unveils a new gameplay trailer for Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakeninghttps://www.microids.com/microids-unveils-a-new-gameplay-trailer-for-space-adventure-cobra-the-awakening/
- Latest newshttps://www.microids.com/microids-unveils-a-new-gameplay-trailer-for-space-adventure-cobra-the-awakening/
- Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening - Official Gameplay Release Date Trailerhttps://www.ign.com/videos/space-adventure-cobra-the-awakening-official-gameplay-release-date-trailer
- by Rainier on July 15, 2025 @ 12:00 a.m. PDThttps://worthplaying.com/article/2025/7/15/news/146850-space-adventure-cobra-the-awakening-shows-off-intense-action-and-iconic-characters-in-first-gameplay-screens-trailer/