Konami Announces 50th Anniversary Collection Series

Konami has just revealed their 50th Anniversary Collection Series coming to PC, Xbox One, PS4 & Switch. The series consists of three collections: Konami Anniversary Collection: Arcade Classics, Contra Anniversary Collection, and the rumored Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

The collections are all digital only, and will begin releasing next month starting with the Arcade Classics Collection on April 18th 2019. The Contra and Castlevania Collections have no set release date, but are slated to arrive in early summer.

Presented below are what we know so far of their contents, as stated on their official website.

Arcade Classics Collection

It all began here…

Konami starts its 50th anniversary celebration with this first installment of the Anniversary Collection series of the all-time classics!

This collection includes 8 arcade masterpieces of the 80s, from Nemesis to Haunted Castle. Experience these Konami classics in all their retro glory, now enhanced with modern features.

Game List

• Haunted Castle (1998)
• Typhoon (A-JAX) (1987)
• Nemesis (Gradius) (1985)
• Vulcan Venture (Gradius II) (1988)
• Life Force (Salamander) (1986)
• Thunder Cross (1988)
• Scramble (1981)
• TwinBee (1985, Japan-exclusive)
• Bonus Book – Also includes a bonus eBook packed with new information about the titles, including interviews with the development staff, behind-the-scenes insights, and sketches and design documents never before revealed to the public!
  • Game Showcase & Design Documents – Numerous hand-drawn sketches and concept design sheets.
  • Special Selection of Musical Scores – Hand-written scores of several original game music.
  • Development Team Interview – Discover behind-the-scenes stories from designer and programmer.

Castlevania Collection

Classics that defined the Castlevania series.

The first Konami Castlevania Collection is designed to be a completed collection around the origins of the historic franchise.

Included is a unique eBook that has details provided by developers, artists and other inspired by the Castlevania legacy.

Released as part of the Konami 50th Anniversary celebration, now the best time to relive these timeless classics that helped define the platformer genre.

Game List

• Castlevania (1987, NES)
• Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse (1990, NES)
• Castlevania II: Belmont’s Revenge (1991, Game Boy)
• Super Castlevania IV (SNES, 1991)
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• Bonus Book – Coming Soon

Contra Collection

The originator of the run-and-gun genre.

The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.

Grab power ups and blast your way through waves of menacing enemies and bosses that will put your gamer reaction skills to the test.

Alone or with a friend, Contra provides hours of nail biting action. In a pinch; make sure you know the code!

Game List

• Contra (1987, Arcade)
• Super Contra (1988, Arcade)
• Super C (1990, NES)
• Contra III: The Alien Wars (1992, SNES)
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• Bonus Book – Coming Soon

What do you think? What other Castlevania and Contra games do you think should be included? Let us know in the comments below.