Clear River Games, Bitwave Games, and SUNSOFT announced an initial release date for Gimmick! 2, their direct sequel to the long lost platformer they re-released.

The classic platformer sequel is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5 on December 19th in Japan and on January 30th, 2025 for the west.

Gimmick! 2 was first released in September 2024 for Windows PC (via Steam) and Switch.

Here’s a rundown on the new sequel:

Gimmick! 2 hails from developer Bitwave Games and is a follow-up to the beloved NES™ platformer which remains a firm fan-favourite thanks to its tight platforming mechanics, loveable collection of characters and its ability to push the NES to its technical limits.

Now, decades later, our hero of the hour Yokai Yumetaro leaps back into the spotlight, retaining the candy-coloured presentation of the original game with a whole new graphical flourish that fans are certain to adore. A fresh platforming adventure filled with surprises puzzles, and treasures, Gimmick! 2 retains the challenging gameplay of the original game, but also offers an easier mode as an alternative for modern gamers wishing to enjoy the experience at a more forgiving pace.

Filled with a world of weirdly wonderful, adorable characters who tell their stories via silky slick animation, Gimmick! 2 will be a sequel well worth waiting for.