Boutique publisher 33 Games has opened pre-orders for its physical re-release of the strategy title Utopia: The Creation Of A Nation for the Super Nintendo. The company confirmed that orders are currently available via their website ahead of an expected shipping window in November 2026.
Edition Details and Pricing
The publisher is offering three distinct tiers for the release, all of which are compatible with both NTSC and PAL SNES hardware:
- Collector's Edition (£59.99): Limited to 750 copies. Includes an authentic SNES cartridge, custom box with o-ring, 68-page full-colour manual, foil trading card, and a numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Ultimate Archive Edition (£129.99): Limited to 250 copies. Includes the Collector’s Edition contents plus a deluxe hard slipcase, a Hyperkin SNES Mouse with custom packaging, a custom mousemat, two signed giclee art prints, a book titled Tales from Utopia, and a premium bookmark.
- Archive Founder’s Edition (£599.99): Limited to 3 copies. Includes all items from the Ultimate Archive Edition along with a handwritten curator’s letter and a unique 1 of 3 certificate.
Preservation Strategy
33 Games Creative Strategy Lead Daley Eve stated that the inclusion of the SNES Mouse was a priority for the project, noting the studio's interest in titles that utilized unique peripherals. The release effort involved collaboration with the game's original cover artist, Danny Flynn, who provided new art for the project.
Marc Williamson, founder of Umbra Dynamics, which assisted in the IP revival, described the project as an effort to ensure the game remains accessible. "Every classic we bring back is another opportunity for players to discover, rediscover and celebrate the games that helped shape our industry," Williamson said.
While 33 Games has confirmed the contents and shipping window, specific production details regarding the restoration of the game's code or potential regional compatibility limitations beyond the NTSC/PAL cartridge designation have not been disclosed.