City Hunter returns to PC, Switch, and PS5 after 35 years
On February 25, 2026, fans of the charming drifter Ryo Saeba finally got the chance to revisit one of gaming’s cult classics. City Hunter, the only official video game adaptation of the iconic manga and anime of the same name, has officially returned on PC, Switch, and PS5.
A blend of nostalgia and modern design
Originally released on March 2, 1990, the new edition marks 35 years since its debut on consoles. This is more than a simple remake. Instead, it carefully combines the spirit of the original with modern enhancements. For the first time, the game is launching simultaneously worldwide, removing language barriers for international players.
Story: following the city sweeper
Players step into the shoes of Ryo Saeba, also known as City Hunter. In the underground world, he works as a professional “sweeper,” taking on any request, from protecting beautiful clients to carrying out high-risk assassination missions. By his side is Kaori, the younger sister of his late best friend, who brings both comedic chaos and emotional depth to every mission.
The game faithfully portrays Ryo Saeba’s life on the edge, as he confronts the worst criminals in the city to see each job through.
Key new features
To reach a global audience, the developer has introduced several notable upgrades:
- Multilingual support: The game supports Japanese, English, French (under the distinctive Nicky Larson version), German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, and Chinese.
- Smoother performance: Optimized for modern systems such as PS5 and Switch, delivering more dynamic and responsive action sequences.
- Faithful to its roots: Emotional story beats and intense action scenes from the original release are fully preserved, honoring longtime fans.
