Publisher Dotemu and developer Leikir Studio have announced a major update for its upcoming Metal Slug spin-off game, Metal Slug Tactics.

The turn-based strategy game will be out in Fall 2024 for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. A demo will be available for the PC version (via Steam) from 10th to 17th June for a limited time. 

Check out the game’s key features and new trailer below.

• Discover the first tactical RPG in the Metal Slug franchise.
• Experience a huge replayability with its die-and-retry roguelite progression.
• Enjoy amazing pixel art graphics, a heartfelt tribute to the series.
• Battle Morden’s Army in 110 hand-crafted maps and 20 different mission types.
• Bring the perfect setup for every mission with 36 different weapons and 176 weapon mods.
• Choose between nine iconic characters from the series and create the perfect team.
• Experiment with 36 loadouts and combos to outsmart your enemies.
• Challenge iconic bosses from the Metal Slug universe.
• Headbang all the way with an amazing soundtrack by Tee Lopes.

This is sure as heck better than a Metal Slug mobile game, though there’s a good chance this will get a mobile port in the eventual future.