Irem has confirmed that the 1993 arcade beat-'em-up Ninja Baseball Bat Man is making a return to modern hardware. The title, titled Ninja Baseball League-Man: Bases Loaded, will launch for PlayStation 5 on December 10, 2026.
Quick Facts
- Title: Ninja Baseball League-Man: Bases Loaded
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Release Date: December 10, 2026
- New Features: High difficulty mode, minigames, and rearranged music
- Playable Characters: Pink is now a playable character
The upcoming release adapts the original arcade experience while introducing several updates. Players can toggle between a newly rearranged soundtrack and the original audio. The game also introduces a "high difficulty" mode and additional minigames not found in the original release.
Notably, the character Pink—who previously served only in a support capacity—is now fully playable. The game supports up to four players and features high-definition visuals.
While Irem has confirmed a physical release for the console in Japan, there is currently no information regarding a physical release for overseas markets.