Hamster has announced that Dezaemon, the 1991 Famicom shoot-’em-up and built-in game editor from Athena, will arrive on the Switch 2 eShop on 19 February 2026. The release brings one of the earliest consumer-facing game creation tools to a modern Nintendo platform, letting players design stages, ships, characters and music.

  • Release date: Arrives on Switch 2 eShop on 19 February 2026.
  • Original pedigree: Developed by Athena for the Famicom in 1991; known for its shooter gameplay combined with extensive creation tools.
  • Editor features: Players can craft custom levels, design spacecraft and enemies, compose music and share creative works locally.
  • Regional first: This marks Dezaemon’s debut outside of Japan in an official digital release.
  • Series placement: The title is being reissued as part of Hamster’s Console Archives program for modern consoles.

For fans of retro shooters and game-making curiosities, this port offers both preservation and a chance to tinker with a notable early example of user-generated content. Expect the package to emphasize authenticity alongside modern convenience on Nintendo’s latest hardware.

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Source: Nintendo Life