Japanese developer G.rev has announced they’re porting Strania: The Stella Machina to Nintendo Switch this month.

The vertically scrolling shoot ’em up is coming to Nintendo Switch on January 23rd worldwide, a first release on Nintendo platforms for the game.

Strania: The Stella Machina was originally released for Xbox Live Arcade globally back in 2011 and was later ported to PC (via Steam) in 2015. The new version, Strania: The Stella Machina EX, was released for arcades via the exA-Arcadia platform in 2020.

Here’s a message from producer Hiroyuki Maruyama on the new release:

===Producer’s comment=== We’re excited to announce that “Strania -The Stella Machina- EX”, the enhanced version of our critically acclaimed robot action-shooter, will soon be available on the Nintendo Switch!

This release comes as a response to two things: the discontinuation of the Xbox 360 version last summer and the absence of a home console port for the 2020 arcade edition. With limited development resources, we chose to focus exclusively on the Nintendo Switch to ensure the best possible experience for players. We appreciate your understanding and support in this decision.

For many fans, this is the first opportunity to enjoy Strania EX, as its availability in arcades was extremely limited. Whether you’re revisiting the game or experiencing it for the first time, we believe this release will provide an unforgettable adventure!

This release marks our first self-published release in 12 years! It’s a cautious yet thrilling “restart” for us, and we’re deeply grateful for your continued support as we embark on this new chapter.

-Hiroyuki Maruyama