City Connection and Granzella have confirmed that a remake of 1984’s side‑scrolling robot shooter FZ: Formation Z will arrive on Nintendo’s Switch 2 in May 2026. The announcement was accompanied by a trailer showcasing the project’s updated presentation.

The original Formation Z first appeared in arcades in 1984 and has since reached modern platforms via reissues such as the Arcade Archives release on the Switch. The forthcoming remake aims to revive the franchise for a new hardware generation while retaining the title’s core side‑scrolling combat.

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The trailer released with the announcement highlights refreshed visuals and a contemporary take on the classic robo‑shooter formula. City Connection and Granzella have not yet disclosed a precise day in May, nor have they published pricing or editions for the Switch 2 release.

Further information, including an exact release date, price and any physical editions, is expected to follow from the publishers ahead of the May launch. In the meantime, the original Arcade Archives version remains available on the current Switch for players seeking the classic experience.

Coverage of the announcement was first reported by Nintendo Life, which hosts the trailer and additional commentary on the remake.