Today, on November 5th, the official release of Metal Slug Tactics—a turn-based tactical video game from the Metal Slug series by Leikir Studio under the publishing of Dotemu—will take place. The game is available on multiple platforms: PC (Windows), Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X.

This is a new project in the franchise that will offer players a fresh gaming experience since Metal Slug Tactics belongs to a completely different genre than its run-and-gun predecessors. However, the game will maintain its arcade look, executed in pixel art style.

Players can assemble squads from nine iconic characters, each possessing unique abilities and weapons. The game offers 110 meticulously crafted maps and 20 different types of missions, ensuring a combination of strategic depth and replayability.

In addition to the digital release, physical copies of the game are also expected, as confirmed by Dotemu. The soundtrack, composed by Tee Lopes—known for his work on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge and Sonic Mania—will also be released on vinyl through Kid Katana Records.

Metal Slug Tactics is available to Xbox Game Pass holders on the game's first day of release—on both Xbox and PC, allowing players to enjoy the game immediately, especially if you're unsure whether you'll like it.

Dotemu is a publisher with renowned projects such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge and Streets of Rage 4 under its belt.