The 1999 PlayStation 1 title UFO: A Day in the Life is making its worldwide debut on the PlayStation 5 this week. The game will be available starting August 6, 2026, via Hamster’s Console Archives.
What to Expect
Originally released exclusively in Japan, UFO: A Day in the Life was developed by a team primarily consisting of former Squaresoft staff. The game tasks players with saving 50 invisible aliens that have crash-landed on Earth. Progression centers on using a device called the 'Cosmo Scanner' to photograph the extraterrestrials, which makes them visible, adds them to your inventory, and grants access to new areas. The gameplay takes place within an apartment complex, focusing on the human drama occurring inside the building.
Important Considerations
- Localization: The game has not been localized for this release, meaning all in-game text remains in Japanese.
- Platform Availability: It is accessible on PS5 as part of the Hamster Console Archives library.
- Additional Releases: The release will be accompanied by Konami’s 1987 military title Combat School, which arrives on the same day through Hamster’s Arcade Archives line.