Operation Night Strikers News

[p][/p][p]M2, the developer behind Operation Night Strikers, has released Night Striker GEAR today.[/p][p]Night Striker GEAR is a completely new 3D scrolling shooting experience, inspired by the 1987 arcade hit Night Striker.[/p][p]Set ten years after the events of the original, the game takes place in a massive futuristic theme park where a new battle unfolds.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]To coincide with the release, the GRADIUS ORIGINS and Night Strikers M2STG Bundle now includes Night Striker GEAR too![/p][p]If you already own any of the titles included in the bundle, you can purchase the remaining titles at a discounted price—please check the store page for details.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]In addition, an update for Operation Night Strikers is scheduled for October 30.[/p][p]This update will include changes related to Operation Wolf's leaderboard/scoring system, and the leaderboards will be reset as part of the update.[/p][p]We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely appreciate your continued support for Operation Night Strikers.[/p][p][/p][p]"Operation Night Strikers" Official site[/p][p]https://www.taito.co.jp/opstrikers[/p][p]"Night Striker GEAR" Official site[/p][p]https://m2stg.com/night-striker-gear/[/p]

[p][/p][p]Today, we’ve released the soundtrack DLC Operation Night Strikers – TAITO SOUND BULLETS.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]This soundtrack contains the same tracks included in the Japanese console limited edition bonus TAITO SOUND BULLETS, featuring music from Operation Wolf, Operation Thunderbolt, and Space Gun.
Both MP3 and FLAC formats are included.
[/p][p]Note: For the Night Striker soundtrack, please check out the CD release “Night Striker Neo Soundtrack – Revision –” (ZTTL-0121).[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The digital version of the limited edition booklet, Operation Night Strikers BOOK (PDF format, Japanese only), is also available as part of this bonus content.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]In addition, the store page for the upcoming soundtrack of Night Striker GEAR, developed and published by M2, has gone live today.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] Be sure to add it to your wishlist and look forward to the release of both the game and its soundtrack![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Official Site for Operation Night Strikers[/p][p]https://www.taito.co.jp/opstrikers[/p][p]Official Site for Night Striker GEAR[/p][p]https://m2stg.com/night-striker-gear/[/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p]On August 15, we’re holding a special Night Striker-focused event above the Hey arcade in Akihabara, Tokyo. The venue will feature merchandise sales—including limited and early-release items—an actual arcade Night Striker cabinet on display, and a hands-on play area.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In the morning, we’ll host the “Night Striker Special Tactical Action Force Skills Trial in Hey” competition. Players will take on designated stages, competing for the highest Running Point score (displayed on the game’s gadget) at stage end. Entry is limited to 20 participants; if applications exceed this number, players will be selected at random. Those wishing to participate should register at the Hey 2F counter between 10:00 and 10:15 on the day of the event.[/p][p][/p][p]At 15:00, we present the “Monthly ZUNTATA NIGHT – Special Summer 2025 Edition in Hey”. Guests will include M2 development staff from Operation Night Strikers and Night Striker GEAR, showcasing live gameplay and delivering talks from the sound creators. The session will also be streamed live on YouTube—so if you can’t attend in person, join us online![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink](Stream available in Japanese only.)[/p][p][/p][p]For full details, please check the event announcement on the official TAITO website.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Night Strikers Day – Event Overview Date & Time: Friday, August 15, 2025 – 10:00–17:00 (JST)[/p][p]Venue: Events floor (5F) of Akihabara “Hey” Hirose HQ Building, 1–10–5 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Free Admission[/p][p]“Monthly ZUNTATA NIGHT – Special Edition” Streaming Time: Friday, August 15, 2025 – 15:00–16:00 (planned)
Streaming Platform: YouTube – “ZUNTATA CHANNEL”
Hosts: Katsuhisa Ishikawa (ZUNTATA), Yuichi Toyama (TAITO)
Guests: Naoki Horii (M2), Hibana Yokeru (M2), Yukiharu Urita (Night Striker GEAR composer)[/p][p]Doors open around 14:30. Admission may be restricted if the venue reaches capacity.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]"Operation Night Strikers" official site[/p][p]https://www.taito.co.jp/opstrikers[/p][p]"Night Strikers Gear" official site[/p][p]https://m2stg.com/night-striker-gear/[/p]

[p][/p][p]Operation Night Strikers is now available on Steam![/p][p]The base game includes arcade versions of Operation Wolf, Operation Thunderbolt, Night Striker, and Space Gun.
By purchasing the DLC "Operation Night Strikers CS Pack", you can also play the home console versions of each title.
Both the base game and DLC are 10% off until August 21![/p][p]Also available is the "Operation Night Strikers BOOK"—a digital version (PDF) of the booklet included with the Japanese limited-edition console release.
The "TAITO SOUND BULLET" soundtrack, which was also part of the limited-edition bundle, will be released digitally on Steam soon—stay tuned![/p][hr][/hr][p]We’ve also launched special bundles with titles from other publishers:[/p]

• [p]GRADIUS ORIGINS and Night Strikers M2STG Bundle:
  Includes Operation Night Strikers and GRADIUS ORIGINS.[/p]
• [p]Darius-Night Striker Inter-Gray Bundle:
  Includes DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours and its Night Striker DLC.[/p]
• [p]Operation Wolf Striker:
  Includes Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission and the Operation Night Strikers CS Pack.[/p]

[p]All three bundles are now available, and if you already own any included titles, you can still enjoy additional discounts when completing the bundle.[/p][hr][/hr][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Special Page
\[Operation Night Strikers Official Site (Japanese)][/p]

[p][/p][p]The booklet and soundtrack CD included with the Japanese console limited edition of Operation Night Strikers are now available on Steam as digital content![/p][p][/p][p]The Operation Night Strikers Book will be offered as DLC. Packed with rare photos of actual arcade cabinets and PCBs, it also covers console ports, merchandise, and other spin-off products. An exclusive interview with Night Striker director Kenji Kaido (credited as Kenshi Kaito in Night Striker) and composer Masahiko Takaki is also included! (Provided as a Japanese-language PDF)[/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]TAITO SOUND BULLETS will be sold separately as a Steam Soundtrack. Experience authentic arcade sound from Operation Wolf, Operation Thunderbolt, and Space Gun, brought to life by the YM2151, YM2610, and MSM5205 sound chips. It also features brand-new compositions for Operation Night Strikers and a new arrangement of Space Gun by Norihiro “Nakayama Raiden” Furukawa, plus a new arrangement of Night Striker by Yukiharu Urita!
(Provided in MP3 and FLAC formats)[/p][p][/p][p]Details available at the store pages, below![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]