From Press Release:
Osaka, Japan — April 20, 2026 — SNK CORPORATION today announced the launch of its Metal Slug 30th anniversary project, celebrating 30 years since the franchise’s debut title METAL SLUG. The project aims to reignite and reboot the Metal Slug franchise through numerous initiatives, including the development of new games.
The Metal Slug series has been running-and-gunning for the past three decades, launching in arcades on April 19, 1996, with the iconic METAL SLUG. This NEOGEO classic garnered acclaim for its simple controls, frantic run-and-gun action, and vibrant pixel art. SNK has continued this winning combination with numerous sequels and spin-offs ever since, expanding the franchise’s unique, comical world.
Metal Slug 30th Series Retrospective Video
SNK has also unveiled a special retrospective video to mark the franchise’s 30th anniversary. The video showcases Metal Slug’s storied past and beloved present, while also tapping into what’s to come.
- Video Retrospective: https://youtu.be/BuJu_MHfSNA
Metal Slug 30th Anniversary Website and Social Media Accounts
SNK has opened a special anniversary website and dedicated social media accounts to commemorate Metal Slug’s anniversary. A slew of celebratory content will roll out over the coming months.
- 30th Anniversary Website: https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/
anniversary/metalslug30th/ - X Official Account (English): https://x.com/MetalSlug_EN
More information on Metal Slug can be found on the 30th anniversary website and on X.
ABOUT METAL SLUG
“METAL SLUG” is the original entry in SNK’s iconic 2D run-and-gun action series. METAL SLUG ATTACK was originally released on iOS and Android devices in 2016, bringing a Metal Slug twist on tower defense to the beloved series.ABOUT SNK
Founded in 1978, SNK CORPORATION is a Japanese video game company headquartered in Osaka, Japan. SNK is an acronym of Shin Nihon Kikaku, meaning New Japan Project, and was the company’s legal name until it was shortened to SNK in 1986. SNK is best known for creating the NEOGEO arcade system and several game franchises, including THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, SAMURAI SHODOWN, and FATAL FURY. SNK also published classic games like WORLD HEROES, NINJA MASTER’S, and SENGOKU. Learn more about SNK CORPORATION by visiting https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/.
