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Press release:
Paris, France – August 27, 2026 – Get the clubs, axes and maces ready, Joe & Mac Retro Collection is almost here! Joe & Mac Retro Collection will take you to the past in more ways than one when it comes out digitally on October 29. Red Art Games is also pleased to reveal that, in addition to the previously-announced Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam versions, Joe & Mac Retro Collection will also come out on Nintendo Switch™ 2.

That’s not all! Joe & Mac Retro Collection will get Standard, Deluxe and Rock physical editions on Nintendo Switch and PS5 in early 2027. While the Standard and Rock Editions will be available from multiple European retailers at launch, all three physical Joe & Mac Retro Collection editions can be pre-ordered from Red Art Games’ official online shop now.

The Joe & Mac Retro Collection Rock Edition contains:

Copy of the game

Retro-inspired box

Acrylic stand

3-badge set

Sticker sheet

Double-sided poster

Instruction manual

Sticker sheet (redartgames.com exclusive)

The Joe & Mac Retro Collection Deluxe Edition (500 PEGI-rated copies per platform, RedArtGames.com exclusive) contains:

Copy of the game with reversible cover

Exclusive sleeve featuring alternate cover art

Instruction manual

Sticker sheet

Developed by Red Art Games’ internal studio, the award winning Red Art Studios, the Joe & Mac Retro Collection features the three Joe & Mac games released in the early 90s on Western Super Nintendo consoles as well as the uncensored Japanese versions and multiple new features. Follow Red Art Games on social media to stay up to date with all of our latest Joe & Mac Retro Collection news and announcements!

About Joe & Mac Retro Collection

Developed by Red Art Studios, Red Art Games’ internal development studio, the Joe & Mac Retro Collection is a compilation of Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja, Congo’s Caper, and Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the tropics, the three Joe & Mac titles developed by Data East and released on Super Nintendo between 1991 and 1995. All three games are part of the Tatakae Genshijin franchise in Japan.

Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja (ジョーとマック戦え原始人) is a Run & Gun platformer that follows the titular Joe & Mac as they fight through 12 hellish levels using prehistoric (but not just) tools and weapons. While the game was censored when it came out in the West, the Retro Collection also includes the original Japanese version!

Congo’s Caper (戦え原始人2 ルーキーの冒険) is a side-scrolling Action platformer centered around Congo, a half-human, half-monkey boy looking to rescue his girlfriend from a demon through 35 varied levels.

Joe & Mac: Lost in the Tropics (ジョーアンドマック戦え原始人3主役はやっぱり) adds a light roleplaying aspect to the series. While the goal is still to defeat cavemen and dinosaurs, players can court and wed their Stone Age girlfriend, and even have a child with her!

In addition to allowing players to rediscover the original games as they were presented back in the 90s, the Joe & Mac Retro Collection also brings numerous quality of life improvements, a brand new Boss Rush Mode and multiple bonus features!

Features

Three classic games from the 16-bit era

Includes both the Western and uncensored Japanese versions of each title

Brand new Boss Rush Mode to put players’ skills to the test

Save states have been added to facilitate progress

Made a mistake? Go back in time by using the Rewind feature

Optional CRT filter for an even more retro experience

Joe & Mac 1 and 2 can be played by two players in coop mode

Customizable aspect ratios

Check out the original game boxes, manuals and cartridges via the Virtual Unboxing Experience

Listen to all three games’ soundtracks in the in-game music player

About Red Art Games:
Red Art Games is a France-based publishing company that specializes in bringing indie, Japanese and retro titles to consoles and PC both physically and digitally. In March 2023, Red Art Games was awarded the 11th spot in Metacritic’s 13th Annual Game Publisher Rankings. In addition to its publishing work, Red Art Games also develops and ports games to consoles, PC and mobile platforms via its award-winning internal development studio. Since its inception, Red Art Games has published over 300 physical titles, ported over 30 games and developed titles such as the critically acclaimed Super Bomberman Collection.

Visit www.redartgames.com / X: @REDARTGAMES