Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening is now available!
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2025 7:47 pm
Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening is now available!
Paris, France – August 26, 2025 - Microids is thrilled to announce that Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening is now available for PC, Xbox Series XS, Playstation 5 and Nintendo Switch!
Developed by the talented studio Magic Pockets, this video game adaptation of the iconic animated series produced by TMS – itself based on Buichi Terasawa’s beloved manga – invites players to dive into Cobra’s thrilling adventures. The game lets you relive the first 12 episodes of the series, including one of its most iconic arcs: Captain Nelson’s treasure.
Created in 1978 by Buichi Terasawa, the cult manga Cobra has captivated several generations of fans worldwide with its plot full of twists, skillfully blending science fiction, action, and mystery. The success of Cobra is largely due to its main protagonist, Cobra, a fearless adventurer with a cybernetic left arm housing a formidable weapon, the legendary Psychogun. This charismatic character, accompanied by his loyal partner Armaroid Lady, has captured the imagination of the audience through his numerous escapades across the universe.
Key Features
A FAITHFUL ADAPTATION: Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening is the first video-game adaptation of Cobra on modern platforms. It covers the first 12 episodes of the famous anime series, remaining true to its spirit with the moments of bravery and humor that made it so special.
A THRILLING SF WORLD: Immerse yourself in this amazing SF-Space Opera world as you embark on your adventure as a fearsome, charismatic hero. Over the course of this epic journey, you will cross paths with colorful characters like the Royal Sisters and the terrifying Crystal Bowie – Cobra’s nemesis.
AN ACTION AND PLATFORM CROSSOVER: Visit a multitude of exotic planets across levels filled with traps that will test your skills to the limit. With Cobra’s superhuman abilities, you will need to relentlessly run, jump and climb, and make sure you use all the means at your disposal to take out your enemies.
EQUIPPED TO THE NINES: Master Cobra’s iconic weapons, such as the awesome Psychogun and the Colt Python 77, to destroy the opponents on your heels, as well as his famous gadgets like the cigar and the grappling hook. You will need all of your arsenal to defeat the powerful bosses standing in your way.
SOLO AND MULTIPLAYER MODES: Explore story mode by choosing from the 3 difficulty levels, allowing veterans of the genre to take on a challenge worthy of their skills, while those who simply want to enjoy the story can play without major obstacles. You can also try to escape your enemies in a 2-player co-op mode.
The game Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening promises to stay true to the spirit of the 1982 animated series while delivering an immersive and modern experience, specially designed for long-time fans as well as a new generation of players. With graphics that remain faithful to the anime’s spirit, dynamic gameplay, and a carefully crafted narrative, this game is set to be a vibrant tribute to Buichi Terasawa’s work, while allowing players to immerse themselves in Cobra’s fascinating and dangerous universe.
PHYSICAL LIMITED EDITION
Full game
Physical Artbook
Bonus mission “The Roulette of Death”
The exclusive “Smoking Skin”
DIGITAL EDITIONS
Gold Edition (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch): Full game, bonus mission “The Roulette of Death”, and the exclusive “Smoking Skin.”
Deluxe Edition (Steam): Includes all Gold content plus a digital artbook and original soundtrack.
Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2878 ... Awakening/
For all the fans who grew up watching Cobra’s smirk light up the galaxy — and for a new generation ready to discover his wild world — the wait is almost over. The legend awakens.
Find Microids on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Or on the website: http://www.microids.com/
About Microids
Founded in 1985, Microids is a French video game publisher that has established itself as a key player in the global gaming industry. Its editorial strategy is built around two main pillars: adventure games and titles aimed at core gamers. By partnering with renowned studios and creators, Microids delivers immersive experiences based on popular licenses, allowing players to embark on unique adventures alongside iconic characters.
About TMS Entertainment
TMS Entertainment Co., Ltd. (better known as TMS), is one of the largest anime studios in Japan. With strong focus on anime production, licensing, and distribution businesses, TMS boasts a library of over 12,000 episodes across a total of 420 titles that include much-loved anime titles such as "LUPIN THE 3rd", "Dr. STONE" and "Hanma Baki" For more information, visit https://www.tms-e.co.jp/global/
About Buichi Terasawa
Buichi Terasawa hails from Asahikawa City, Hokkaido. In his early career, he contributed materials to a magazine that won him a prize, leading him into the world of comics. In 1976, he came to Tokyo and began to study under Osamu Tezuka. During this period, his illustration work entitled "Daichi yo, aoku nare” (Mother Earth, Turn Green Again), was awarded the Tezuka Prize for Outstanding Creative Work. In 1978, his manga “Cobra” was serialized in the Weekly Shonen Jump. In 1985, he kicked off an eight-color comic book series called "BAT". In the ensuing years, he created "TAKERU" (1992), the world's first computer graphics comic book series. Next came "COBRA", "BAT" and "GUNDRAGON SIGMA" (A hybrid comic where the main character was a real photographed model, with everything else digitally drawn). His works include original works, scenarios, directing and video games. Buichi Terasawa's works are translated and published worldwide and his comic books have sold more than 55 million copies.
Paris, France – August 26, 2025 - Microids is thrilled to announce that Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening is now available for PC, Xbox Series XS, Playstation 5 and Nintendo Switch!
Developed by the talented studio Magic Pockets, this video game adaptation of the iconic animated series produced by TMS – itself based on Buichi Terasawa’s beloved manga – invites players to dive into Cobra’s thrilling adventures. The game lets you relive the first 12 episodes of the series, including one of its most iconic arcs: Captain Nelson’s treasure.
Created in 1978 by Buichi Terasawa, the cult manga Cobra has captivated several generations of fans worldwide with its plot full of twists, skillfully blending science fiction, action, and mystery. The success of Cobra is largely due to its main protagonist, Cobra, a fearless adventurer with a cybernetic left arm housing a formidable weapon, the legendary Psychogun. This charismatic character, accompanied by his loyal partner Armaroid Lady, has captured the imagination of the audience through his numerous escapades across the universe.
Key Features
A FAITHFUL ADAPTATION: Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening is the first video-game adaptation of Cobra on modern platforms. It covers the first 12 episodes of the famous anime series, remaining true to its spirit with the moments of bravery and humor that made it so special.
A THRILLING SF WORLD: Immerse yourself in this amazing SF-Space Opera world as you embark on your adventure as a fearsome, charismatic hero. Over the course of this epic journey, you will cross paths with colorful characters like the Royal Sisters and the terrifying Crystal Bowie – Cobra’s nemesis.
AN ACTION AND PLATFORM CROSSOVER: Visit a multitude of exotic planets across levels filled with traps that will test your skills to the limit. With Cobra’s superhuman abilities, you will need to relentlessly run, jump and climb, and make sure you use all the means at your disposal to take out your enemies.
EQUIPPED TO THE NINES: Master Cobra’s iconic weapons, such as the awesome Psychogun and the Colt Python 77, to destroy the opponents on your heels, as well as his famous gadgets like the cigar and the grappling hook. You will need all of your arsenal to defeat the powerful bosses standing in your way.
SOLO AND MULTIPLAYER MODES: Explore story mode by choosing from the 3 difficulty levels, allowing veterans of the genre to take on a challenge worthy of their skills, while those who simply want to enjoy the story can play without major obstacles. You can also try to escape your enemies in a 2-player co-op mode.
The game Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening promises to stay true to the spirit of the 1982 animated series while delivering an immersive and modern experience, specially designed for long-time fans as well as a new generation of players. With graphics that remain faithful to the anime’s spirit, dynamic gameplay, and a carefully crafted narrative, this game is set to be a vibrant tribute to Buichi Terasawa’s work, while allowing players to immerse themselves in Cobra’s fascinating and dangerous universe.
PHYSICAL LIMITED EDITION
Full game
Physical Artbook
Bonus mission “The Roulette of Death”
The exclusive “Smoking Skin”
DIGITAL EDITIONS
Gold Edition (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch): Full game, bonus mission “The Roulette of Death”, and the exclusive “Smoking Skin.”
Deluxe Edition (Steam): Includes all Gold content plus a digital artbook and original soundtrack.
Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2878 ... Awakening/
For all the fans who grew up watching Cobra’s smirk light up the galaxy — and for a new generation ready to discover his wild world — the wait is almost over. The legend awakens.
Find Microids on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Or on the website: http://www.microids.com/
About Microids
Founded in 1985, Microids is a French video game publisher that has established itself as a key player in the global gaming industry. Its editorial strategy is built around two main pillars: adventure games and titles aimed at core gamers. By partnering with renowned studios and creators, Microids delivers immersive experiences based on popular licenses, allowing players to embark on unique adventures alongside iconic characters.
About TMS Entertainment
TMS Entertainment Co., Ltd. (better known as TMS), is one of the largest anime studios in Japan. With strong focus on anime production, licensing, and distribution businesses, TMS boasts a library of over 12,000 episodes across a total of 420 titles that include much-loved anime titles such as "LUPIN THE 3rd", "Dr. STONE" and "Hanma Baki" For more information, visit https://www.tms-e.co.jp/global/
About Buichi Terasawa
Buichi Terasawa hails from Asahikawa City, Hokkaido. In his early career, he contributed materials to a magazine that won him a prize, leading him into the world of comics. In 1976, he came to Tokyo and began to study under Osamu Tezuka. During this period, his illustration work entitled "Daichi yo, aoku nare” (Mother Earth, Turn Green Again), was awarded the Tezuka Prize for Outstanding Creative Work. In 1978, his manga “Cobra” was serialized in the Weekly Shonen Jump. In 1985, he kicked off an eight-color comic book series called "BAT". In the ensuing years, he created "TAKERU" (1992), the world's first computer graphics comic book series. Next came "COBRA", "BAT" and "GUNDRAGON SIGMA" (A hybrid comic where the main character was a real photographed model, with everything else digitally drawn). His works include original works, scenarios, directing and video games. Buichi Terasawa's works are translated and published worldwide and his comic books have sold more than 55 million copies.