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Battle Arena Toshinden Set for Modern Revival After 30 Years
One of the defining fighting games of the original PlayStation era is finally stepping back into the ring. Takara Tomy has confirmed that Battle Arena Toshinden, the iconic 3D weapon-based fighter from the 1990s, is being revived for modern platforms in collaboration with Edia — a fitting celebration for the franchise’s 30th anniversary.
A 30th Anniversary Surprise
The announcement follows the series’ official 30th anniversary celebration in January 2025, with Takara Tomy revealing this month that the first three games in the franchise will return:
- Battle Arena Toshinden (1995)
- Battle Arena Toshinden 2 (1995)
- Battle Arena Toshinden 3 (1996)
The revival marks the first time in decades that these titles will be officially available, offering both longtime fans and newcomers a chance to revisit one of the PlayStation’s most experimental fighting series.
More Than a Simple Port
While specific technical details remain under wraps, Edia has stated that the upcoming release will not be a straightforward port. Instead, the team aims to modernise the experience with enhancements tailored for current hardware.
Although the developers have yet to clarify whether this includes remastered visuals, quality-of-life improvements, or gameplay refinements, the project is clearly being positioned as more than a nostalgic reissue.
Early reports suggest that the collection is slated for release sometime between the 2026–2027 fiscal year, though an exact launch date has not been confirmed.
Potential Modern Enhancements
Fans are already speculating about what new features could make the cut. With recent fighting game revivals like Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown and The King of Fighters XIII: Global Match introducing rollback netcode and modern online play, many hope Edia will follow suit.
Adding training modes, visual upgrades, and smoother performance could help the Battle Arena Toshinden trilogy find fresh relevance in today’s competitive landscape.
If executed well, this revival could not only reignite nostalgia for PlayStation veterans but also introduce one of the genre’s earliest 3D pioneers to a new generation of fighting game fans.
