Hamster has confirmed the release of Arcade Archives V’Ball, set to launch on August 13 across multiple generations of consoles. The title will be available for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, as well as the original Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
Quick Facts
- Release Date: August 13, 2026
- Platforms: Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4
- Pricing: $9.99 for Arcade Archives 2 V’Ball; $7.99 for Arcade Archives V’Ball
- Upgrade Path: Existing owners can upgrade for $2.99
Originally released by Technos Japan in 1988, V’Ball is a beach volleyball action game that tasks players with controlling two athletes through a tournament. Gameplay features include specific controls for ball trajectory during serves and spikes, with rapid-tapping mechanics used to increase spike power.
New Features in Arcade Archives 2
The release marks an expansion of the Arcade Archives series with the new Arcade Archives 2 label. This updated version introduces a Time Attack Mode that tracks how quickly players can complete the game, joining the existing Original, Hi Score, and Caravan modes. Additionally, Arcade Archives 2 titles include support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), aiming to provide a more accurate representation of the original arcade hardware performance.