In case you didn’t know, there’s a new Contra game in the works and it’ll be released soon! Konami has announced that WayForward’s Contra: Operation Galuga is locked and loaded for a March 12 release on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC for $39.99!

There’s a new trailer released today as well, which features the game’s combat, weapons and more.

Contra: Operation Galuga Demo Available Now

According to Konami, a demo is available now on digital storefronts which features sampling of content from the first and third stages of the game, and is even playable for up to four players. If players unlock the demo, they will receive bonus content in the final version of the game.

About Contra: Operation Galuga:

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.

While featuring updated visuals, this new Contra game seems to stick to the franchise’s tried and true run ‘n’ gun gameplay…something I gather old school gamers will be glad for.