Publisher Reef Entertainment and developer Bitmap Bureau have announced Terminator 2D: No Fate, a new throwback action game set in the classic James Cameron film series.

Terminator 2D: No Fate is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and PS5 with a release set for September 5th, 2025.

The game will be available in three physical editions:

• The Day One Edition comes with a Reversible Cover Sleeve, “Unknown Future” Cloth Poster, 25mm Collectible Metal Arcade Token, Full Colour Manual Book and Collector’s Box.
• The Collector’s Edition includes everything in the Day One Edition, as well as a Collector’s Tin, Steelbook®, “Fiery Visions” Cloth Poster, Premium Metal Paperweight, Flipbook and Art Book.
• The Online Exclusive Edition, available only on the Reef Direct Online Store, includes a special black version of the Collector’s Tin and a bonus “Steel Mill Showdown” Cloth Poster. Digital pre-orders will be coming at a later date.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer:

 Play as Sarah Connor and the T-800 through a variety of thrilling missions as they take on the T-1000 and try to put a stop to Skynet’s plans before the human race is annihilated. Lead the Resistance as John Connor in the future, fighting on the front lines as mankind’s only hope in the War Against the Machines. In this unique story blending iconic scenes from ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.​
Terminator 2D: NO FATE brings the groundbreaking action movie to life with the trademark adrenaline-pumping arcade gameplay and glorious pixel artwork the Bitmap Bureau team are known for. Check out the Making Terminator™ 2D: NO FATE Trailer for a behind-the-scenes look at how the team tackled the challenge of translating one of cinema’s most enduring cultural touchstones into a complete arcade experience, capturing the unforgettable scenes and moments that helped shape a generation.

Features

• Step into a classic arcade experience that pays homage to the Terminator universe with authentic arcade gameplay, music and visuals built from the ground up.​​
• Relive iconic moments and forge new paths as Sarah, John and the T-800 in a narrative featuring a mix of classic T2: Judgment Day scenes and untold Terminator stories.
• Shoot, sneak and escape the T-1000’s blades in a wide array of levels, and lead the Resistance as John Connor in critical Future War missions.
• Battle against the full force of Cyberdyne and Skynet’s arsenal, with multiple enemy  types and adrenaline-pumping boss fights to take on.
• See the world of T2: Judgment Day like never before with detailed 2D sprite artwork of your favourite characters and scenes.
• Enjoy a cinematic soundtrack featuring recrafted music from the legendary T2 score and all-new compositions.
• Aim for the highest rank in each level to reign supreme on your high score table and achieve arcade immortality.
• Mix things up with multiple different game modes to choose from: Story Mode, Arcade Mode, Infinite Mode, Boss Rush, Mother of the Future and Level Training!