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CONTRA: OPERATION GALUGA'S MISSION BEGINS MARCH 12; DEMO AND PREORDERS AVAILABLE NOW

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CONTRA: OPERATION GALUGA'S MISSION BEGINS MARCH 12; DEMO AND PREORDERS AVAILABLE NOW

KONAMI and WayForward unveil an explosive new Contra: Operation Galuga trailer featuring playable character details and more!

Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. and WayForward today have announced that Contra: Operation Galuga, the hotly anticipated revival of the genre-defining run-'n'-gun video game franchise, will be released on digital platforms on March 12th for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®.

To prepare players for the action that awaits them, an explosive Contra: Operation Galuga playable demo is also now available for download in digital storefronts. Featuring a sampling of content from the first and third stages of the game and gameplay for 1 to 4 players, the demo, when completed, will unlock bonus content in the final, full game.

Digital preorders for Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One are available today, with wishlisting available for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4 and Steam. The physical version launching on April 26thin EMEA, with Limited Run Games announcing physical pre-orders for other regions on March 1st.

A from-the-ground-up reimagining of the revolutionary Contra NES/arcade game from the 1980s, Contra: Operation Galuga lets players choose from a group of elite commandos, including hardcore protagonists Bill Rizer and Lance Bean, as they blast their way through eight stages of mayhem against an alien horde controlled by the Red Falcon terrorist group. Wielding iconic weapons like the Spread Shot, Crush Bombs, and Laser Beam, as well as character-specific abilities including double-jumps, sliding, and grappling, plus the new power to Overload weapons for even more offensive and defensive options, players can expect relentless excitement and intensity as they tackle the game's Story, Arcade, and Challenge modes.

The adrenaline-pumping experience is further fueled by the amazing music, artwork, and narrative from an all-star group of collaborators. Combining summer blockbuster energy with classic inspiration, the main score is created by composers Yuko Komiyama and Norihiko Hibino of Scarlet Moon, and features cinematic interpretations of familiar Contra tunes as well as original compositions. Meanwhile, the story and plot of the game were drafted in conjunction with Dai Sato and Naruki Nagakawa of Storyriders Inc., and the game's key illustration is provided by renowned comic book artist David Nakayama. Other collaborative partners, including the game's sensational voice cast, will be announced at a later date.

For more information about Contra: Operation Galuga, please visit www.konami.com/games/contra/og/, and follow @ContraSoldier, @Konami and @WayForward on X, Facebook, and other social media.

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About WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

About Konami Group

KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, Konami Group corporation includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.

About Konami Digital Entertainment

Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/

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