Cult Classic Shmup X-Out Resurfaces After 35-Year Hiatus

For those eager to dive back into gaming history, mark February 20, 2025, on your calendars. That’s when X-Out Resurfaced hits the scene. If you can’t wait that long, digital pre-orders are live now, giving you early access to this thrill-ride of a remake, a reimagined classic from the legendary Commodore 64 era.

X-Out Resurfaced breathes new life into the original X-Out, offering players a chance to experience the nostalgia with updated high-definition graphics and a revamped control system. It’s a fantastic opportunity to enjoy this iconic shoot ’em up with all the bells and whistles of modern gaming.

From the get-go, X-Out Resurfaced pulls you in with an engaging loadout screen. A standout feature at the time of the original release, it lets you choose your submarine, load it up with weaponry, and then plunge into intense, adrenaline-pumping underwater battles.

The challenges beneath the waves won’t make anything easy for you. They’re fierce and numerous, but Captain Granger and his trusty craft, the Trilobite, are ready for the fight. As Earth’s final defense, these heroes are all that stand between us and an alien invasion threatening to rise from the ocean’s depths.

Feel like you could use some backup? X-Out Resurfaced doesn’t leave you to fend for yourself. The game introduces an exciting two-player mode, perfect for sharing the challenge and the thrill of defending our planet with a friend.

And let’s not forget the auditory experience. The soundtrack, which once made waves in player hearts, has been completely overhauled by its original composer, the renowned Chris Huelsbeck. His remastered tracks provide the perfect backdrop for an epic adventure.

Ready to order yet? X-Out Resurfaced is available for pre-order right now, setting the stage for a full launch on February 20, 2025. So prep your defenses, gather your crew, and get ready for this underwater odyssey. Captain, we’re counting on you to keep the ocean’s hidden dangers at bay!

With its faithful reconstruction, X-Out Resurfaced is all set to bring that classic vibe back with a modern twist. And in case you’re wondering, it’s not all about solo play; grab a friend and enjoy the co-op mode, as you’ll need all the help you can get to face the creatures lurking in those profound depths. Good luck out there, hero!