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Apidya’ Special video game release

Overview

The video game remake ‘Apidya’ Special’, based on the 1992 Commodore Amiga shoot-’em-up, was scheduled for release in late August 2026. Developed by Team Apidya and published by ININ Games, the title was announced to be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

Prior to the launch, ININ Games released a countdown trailer and announced physical editions for the Nintendo Switch. These included a Limited Edition boxed version and a Special Edition containing a history artbook and a two-CD soundtrack collection by composer Chris Hülsbeck, which featured both original Amiga recordings and new studio versions.

Upon its release on August 25, 2026, the game was noted as a 24-bit pixel remake built without emulation. It offers two visual modes: a modern HD widescreen mode and an original 4:3 mode featuring CRT shaders like scanlines and phosphor bloom. The game includes five themed worlds and a remastered soundtrack by composer Chris Hülsbeck. This version, originally developed by the German studio Kaiko for the Amiga, incorporates assets from a previously abandoned console port, blending original material with new visual elements. Players navigate five themed worlds fighting mutant bees in a story centered on the characters Ikuro and Yuri.

The release includes a remastered soundtrack featuring “previously unreleased studio arrangements” by Chris Hülsbeck. Gameplay features 20 unique bosses and a two-player cooperative mode where both players control full-sized bees. The remake aims to capture the digital nostalgia of the original era, which featured a distinctive Japanese aesthetic.

Entities

Chris Hülsbeck · Team Apidya · Nintendo Switch · ININ Games · Kaiko

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The original Apidya game was released by Kaiko in 1992 for the Amiga platform. www.gamereactor.de · www.gamereactor.fr · www.gamereactor.eu
[● 3 SOURCES] Apidya Special is a remake for the Nintendo Switch built with 24-bit pixel graphics. www.gamereactor.de · www.gamereactor.fr · www.gamereactor.eu
[● 3 SOURCES] The original game was released by Kaiko in 1992 for the Amiga platform. www.gamereactor.de · www.gamereactor.fr · www.gamereactor.eu
[● 3 SOURCES] The original game's title screen referred to it as ‘Apidya II’ despite no prior installment. www.gamereactor.de · www.gamereactor.fr · www.gamereactor.eu
[● 3 SOURCES] A remake of the game has been released for the Nintendo Switch featuring 24-bit pixel graphics. www.gamereactor.de · www.gamereactor.fr · www.gamereactor.eu
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chris Hülsbeck has contributed new studio arrangements of the classic soundtrack for the remake. www.gamereactor.eu

Timeline

14 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
Apidya Special brings 1992 Amiga classic to Nintendo Switch
Apidya Special, a remake of the 1992 Amiga classic, has arrived on Nintendo Switch featuring 24-bit pixel graphics and updated musical arrangements by Chris Hülsbeck.
27 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
Apidya' Special remake released for modern consoles and PC
ININ Games has released Apidya' Special, a ground-up remake of the 1992 Amiga classic, featuring rebuilt pixel art, a remastered soundtrack by Chris Hülsbeck, and modern console support.
about 1 month ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Apidya’ Special remake set for August 2026 release
The classic shoot-’em-up Apidya’ Special is set to launch on August 25, 2026, for PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch, featuring a ground-up remake with new cooperative modes and physical collector editions.

Sources

gamebiz.jp · gamehall.com.br · gamereactor.eu · gamereactor.fr · gamers.at · gonintendo.com · italiatopgames.it · pizzafria.ig.com.br · rajap.org · retrogamesmaster.co.uk · wildmountain.ch

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