Sigma Star Saga DX is now available for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC Steam

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Wayforward and Mighty Rabbit Studios have released Sigma Star Saga DX on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

Sigma Star Saga DX, a revamped version of the classic Game Boy Advance shoot ’em up RPG, is available now for $19.99 on all digital platforms. Physical copies are available for pre-order from Limited Run Games until May 3rd. This updated version features improvements like a better map, fewer random battles, a more balanced experience system, polished dialogue, extra save points, and various bug fixes and quality-of-life enhancements.

Sigma Star Saga DX is now available for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam).

Wayforward has released the launch trailer and official announcement for the game, which you can find below.

Get ready to experience a groundbreaking sci-fi adventure! WayForward, in partnership with Bandai Namco, has released Sigma Star Saga DX, an upgraded version of their unique blend of shooting and RPG gameplay. Now available digitally for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC (via Steam), this game boasts a vast interstellar story and an incredible number of weapon options – over 15,000! It’s normally $19.99 and rated T for Teen, but you can get 10% off on Switch and Steam until April 20th.

Sigma Star Saga DX, created by the director of the Shantae series, Matt Bozon, is a unique blend of adventure, exploration, and fast-paced space combat. Players take on the role of Ian Recker, a pilot for the Allied Earth Federation, tasked with going undercover to stop the invading Krill empire. You’ll explore six planets on foot, finding powerful weapons and equipment to unlock new areas. When combat begins, the game shifts to exciting spaceship battles where you can customize your ship with over 70 different upgrades. With a memorable cast of characters and challenging boss fights, Sigma Star Saga DX delivers an epic and thrilling story.

Sigma Star Saga DX updates the original 2005 Game Boy Advance game with improvements made by the original developers, WayForward. These include a better map, fewer random battles, a more balanced experience system, refined auto-fire, extra save points, and bug fixes. This new version, brought to consoles and PC by Mighty Rabbit Studios using the Carbon Engine, also adds entirely new features. Highlights include a brand-new vocal theme song, “Jet Among the Stars,” by DemonDice and Megan McDuffee, along with a concept art gallery, music player, customizable borders, a rewind function, and save states.

You can now preorder physical copies of Sigma Star Saga DX for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 at limitedrungames.com until May 3rd. There are two editions: the Standard Edition ($34.99) which includes the game and manual, and the Classic Edition ($69.99). The Classic Edition is a collector’s dream, featuring the game, manual, a CD soundtrack, a double-sided poster with both new and original artwork by WayForward’s Shaun Healey, a keychain of Recker’s ship, and a special gold coin with Psyme and Scarlet. Learn more about Sigma Star Saga DX and other WayForward games at www.wayforward.com. You can also follow them on Twitter and Facebook (@wayforward), Instagram (@wayforwardtech), and Bluesky (@wayforward.bsky.social).

Sigma Star Saga DX Key Features

  • The GBA classic returns after 20 years!
  • Top-down RPG-style exploration mixed with action-packed space-shooter battles!
  • Survive as a double agent for the humans and the Krill, and discover the secret of the six planets
  • Stunning pixel-art graphics and fantastic soundtrack
  • Explore using tools like the Scanner, Krill Boots, Wings, and more
  • Customize your ship with more than 70 different Gun Data items yielding 15,000+ combinations
  • Branching story with multiple endings
  • The definitive DX version adds an improved map, decreased random encounter rate, rebalanced EXP system, updated script, various bug fixes, and other enhancements
  • Bonus features: concept-art gallery, music player, border art, and more

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2026-04-08 13:57