- Intergray Xsi resin kit: limited release at Wonder Festival 2026! - 6 February 2026
Jack into Chiba.A lottery sale for Intergray Xsi Pearl White Ver. will be held at the RC Berg booth (5-09-02) during Wonder Festival 2026, taking place on February 8, 2026 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba. Lottery participation is limited to the first 50 applicants, with 19 units available.Lottery ticket distribution: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (first 50 tickets only)Winner announcement: Around 1:00 PM (Please ask booth staff directly for confirmation)Item pickup: 1:00 PM – 2:50 PMGeneral sale: From 3:00 PM (Only if there are canceled lottery items)A poster will also be provided to purchasers (details).For more information, please check the official websites and X.Wonder Festival Official WebsiteRC Berg – Intergray Xsi Pearl White Ver. Product PageRC Berg Official X Account
- Night Striker Ranking Reset Implemented - 14 November 2025
Night Striker Ranking Reset ImplementedThank you for your continued support of Operation Night Strikers.Following the Version 1.2.0 update released on October 30, we discovered an issue in the Steam version of Night Striker where replay data recorded in previous versions could not be played back correctly.While our development team attempted to resolve this issue, we found that restoring proper replay playback would require reverting certain fixes made in Version 1.2.0, which would in turn cause incompatibility with existing save data.As continuing to support replay data from older versions proved difficult, we prioritized fixing the issue and have reset the Night Striker rankings and associated replay data on November 14 at 12:00 PM (JST).Please note that any replay data already downloaded to your PC will not be deleted.We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your u…
- Night Striker Ranking Reset - 11 November 2025
Notice: Night Striker Ranking Reset Following the Operation Night Strikers Version 1.2.0 UpdateThank you for your continued support of Operation Night Strikers.Following the Version 1.2.0 update released on October 30, we discovered an issue in the Steam version of Night Striker where replay data recorded in previous versions could not be played back correctly.While the development team attempted to fix this issue, it was determined that restoring proper replay playback would require reverting certain fixes made in Version 1.2.0 and would also break compatibility with existing save data.As a result, we regret to inform you that the Night Striker ranking on the Steam version will be reset on Friday, November 14 at 12:00 PM (JST).We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and continued support.
- Notice of Known Defects - 6 November 2025
We have confirmed an issue in the Steam version of Operation Night Strikers following the Version 1.2.0 update released on October 30(JST), where replays for Night Striker do not play back correctly.The cause of this issue is currently under investigation.Depending on the results of our investigation, it may be necessary to reset the online rankings. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.We will provide further updates on this matter here on Steam News, as well as through the official website and on X (@TAITO_Apps), once more information becomes available. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
- Operation Night Strikers Updated to Version 1.2.0 - 30 October 2025
Update ReportWe’ve updated Operation Night Strikers to Version 1.2.0. The following fixes and improvements have been implemented:Fixed an issue where sound effects would sometimes not play on the START MENU.Fixed a bug where the Night Striker (MEGA-CD version) could freeze when played with arranged BGM.Corrected inconsistencies between the initial button assignments for “Mouse” control type and the in-game manual.Fixed an issue where changes to cabinet sound volume settings under PAUSE MENU > Options > Sound > Cabinet Sounds Volume were not applied correctly.Fixed an issue in Operation Wolf where scores could be mistakenly registered in the ranking board after continuing.Fixed ranking registration logic errors in Operation Wolf.Other minor bug fixes and stability improvements.Please note that the Operation Wolf ranking board has been reset as part of this update. We apologize for any in…
- Bug fixes - 30 October 2025
・Fixed an issue where sound effects would sometimes not play on the START MENU. ・Fixed a bug where the Night Striker (MEGA-CD version) could freeze when played with arranged BGM. ・Corrected inconsistencies between the initial button assignments for “Mouse” control type and the in-game manual. ・Fixed an issue where changes to cabinet sound volume settings under PAUSE MENU > Options > Sound > Cabinet Sounds Volume were not applied correctly. ・Fixed an issue in Operation Wolf where scores could be mistakenly registered in the ranking board after continuing. ・Fixed ranking registration logic errors in Operation Wolf. ・Other minor bug fixes and stability improvements.
- Night Striker GEAR from M2 Available Now! - 22 October 2025
GEAR Up and Go!M2, the developer behind Operation Night Strikers, has released Night Striker GEAR today.Night Striker GEAR is a completely new 3D scrolling shooting experience, inspired by the 1987 arcade hit Night Striker.Set ten years after the events of the original, the game takes place in a massive futuristic theme park where a new battle unfolds.To coincide with the release, the GRADIUS ORIGINS and Night Strikers M2STG Bundle now includes Night Striker GEAR too!If you already own any of the titles included in the bundle, you can purchase the remaining titles at a discounted price—please check the store page for details.In addition, an update for Operation Night Strikers is scheduled for October 30.This update will include changes related to Operation Wolf's leaderboard/scoring system, and the leaderboards will be reset as part of the update.We apologize for any inconvenience this…
- DLC "TAITO SOUND BULLETS" Out Now! Night Striker GEAR OST Store Page Also Live! - 24 September 2025
Hear the Gunshots!Today, we’ve released the soundtrack DLC Operation Night Strikers – TAITO SOUND BULLETS.This soundtrack contains the same tracks included in the Japanese console limited edition bonus TAITO SOUND BULLETS, featuring music from Operation Wolf, Operation Thunderbolt, and Space Gun. Both MP3 and FLAC formats are included. Note: For the Night Striker soundtrack, please check out the CD release “Night Striker Neo Soundtrack – Revision –” (ZTTL-0121).The digital version of the limited edition booklet, Operation Night Strikers BOOK (PDF format, Japanese only), is also available as part of this bonus content.In addition, the store page for the upcoming soundtrack of Night Striker GEAR, developed and published by M2, has gone live today. Be sure to add it to your wishlist and look forward to the release of both the game and its soundtrack!Official Site for Operation Night Strike…
- Operation: Night Strikers Day, Aug 15th in Akihabara! - 12 August 2025
All units: converge on Akihabara!On August 15, we’re holding a special Night Striker-focused event above the Hey arcade in Akihabara, Tokyo. The venue will feature merchandise sales—including limited and early-release items—an actual arcade Night Striker cabinet on display, and a hands-on play area.In the morning, we’ll host the “Night Striker Special Tactical Action Force Skills Trial in Hey” competition. Players will take on designated stages, competing for the highest Running Point score (displayed on the game’s gadget) at stage end. Entry is limited to 20 participants; if applications exceed this number, players will be selected at random. Those wishing to participate should register at the Hey 2F counter between 10:00 and 10:15 on the day of the event.At 15:00, we present the “Monthly ZUNTATA NIGHT – Special Summer 2025 Edition in Hey”. Guests will include M2 development staff from…
- "Operation Night Strikers" Now Available on Steam! - 7 August 2025
Operation Night Strikers is now available on Steam!The base game includes arcade versions of Operation Wolf, Operation Thunderbolt, Night Striker, and Space Gun. By purchasing the DLC "Operation Night Strikers CS Pack", you can also play the home console versions of each title. Both the base game and DLC are 10% off until August 21!Also available is the "Operation Night Strikers BOOK"—a digital version (PDF) of the booklet included with the Japanese limited-edition console release. The "TAITO SOUND BULLET" soundtrack, which was also part of the limited-edition bundle, will be released digitally on Steam soon—stay tuned!We’ve also launched special bundles with titles from other publishers:GRADIUS ORIGINS and Night Strikers M2STG Bundle: Includes Operation Night Strikers and GRADIUS ORIGINS.Darius-Night Striker Inter-Gray Bundle: Includes DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours and its Night Strik…
- Coming soon: TAITO SOUND BULLETS & Operation Night Strikers Book! - 31 July 2025
Take the Magazine, Secure the Tracks!The booklet and soundtrack CD included with the Japanese console limited edition of Operation Night Strikers are now available on Steam as digital content!The Operation Night Strikers Book will be offered as DLC. Packed with rare photos of actual arcade cabinets and PCBs, it also covers console ports, merchandise, and other spin-off products. An exclusive interview with Night Striker director Kenji Kaido (credited as Kenshi Kaito in Night Striker) and composer Masahiko Takaki is also included! (Provided as a Japanese-language PDF)TAITO SOUND BULLETS will be sold separately as a Steam Soundtrack. Experience authentic arcade sound from Operation Wolf, Operation Thunderbolt, and Space Gun, brought to life by the YM2151, YM2610, and MSM5205 sound chips. It also features brand-new compositions for Operation Night Strikers and a new arrangement of Space Gu…
- Thorough explanation of Gadget functions in “M2STG LiveBroadcast 3 #1”! - 10 July 2025
Time to scramble—M2 Shot Triggers Live!M2, the developer of “Operation Night Strikers” and “Night Striker GEAR,” will broadcast the live program “M2STG LiveBroadcast 3 #1” on July 17, 2025 at 19:00."M2STG LiveBroadcast 3 #1" will introduce M2-developed titles, including Taito-related titles."Operation Night Strikers“ will be introduced with producer Yuichi Toyama, and ”Night Striker GEAR" will be shown in gameplay.In addition, ......?The streaming will take place on M2's YouTube channel. Please subscribe to the channel and look forward to the event.M2STG Live Broadcast 3 #1" Distribution OverviewDate: July 17, 6:00 (EDT) / 10:00 (UTC) / 19:00 (JST) Viewing page: Performers (in no particular order, titles omitted):-Naoki Horii (Representative Director, M2 Co., Ltd.)-Kazuki Kubota (Director of M2ShotTriggers, M2 Co., Ltd.)-Yokel Hibana (Public Relations Officer, M2 Co., Ltd.)-Ryosaku Ueno…
- Shooters Fes 2025: See Operation Night Strikers live! - 13 June 2025
A hail of lead is heading to Tokyo!Taito will be showing Operation Night Strikers and Night Strikers Gear during a live stream at Shooter Fes 2025, an online event focused on shooting games and organised by City Connection and Game Centre Mikado. The event runs over two days; June 14th and 15th with livestreams starting at 12:00 on each day.The team from Taito will be on stream from 18:00 on Saturday 14th, with producer Yuichi Toyama and Zuntata’s Katsuhisa Ishikawa being joined by guests Naoki Horii and Hibana Yokeru from developers M2. Learn all about the game play and sounds of Operation Night Strikers Night Strikers Gear while seeing the games in action and listening to the music. The stream will run on Mikado’s YouTube channel and can be viewed live at Red Bull Gaming Sphere Tokyo.Shooter Fes 2025 Times/dates Day 1：Jun 14th 2025, 12:00 - 23:00 (JST) Day 2：Jun 15th 2025, 12:00 - 22:…
- Release date announcement and new trailer! - 19 May 2025
Check the trailer for information about all the titles/versions included and Night Striker's gadgets too! The operation will commence on August 7th (JST), so don't forget to wishlist!
- Night Striker GEAR: wishlist now! - 6 February 2025
About Night Striker GEAR A completely new title in hot pursuit of the 1989 Taito arcade-classic, pseudo-3D shooting game, Night Striker! The player controls the special armored car Inter-Gray, tearing up the futuristic highways, while laying waste to enemies in fast-paced, vehicular combat! Development is being handled by by M2 Co., Ltd. alongside Operation Night Strikers! The Steam store page opened today, so wishlist now for more updates! Night Striker GEAR store page Official teaser site
