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Terminator 2D: NO FATE is an upcoming officially licensed 2D action side-scroller published by Reef Entertainment and developed by Bitmap Bureau, launching on PS5®, PS4®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (via Steam® and the Epic Games Store) on September 5th, 2025.

Play as Sarah Connor and the T-800 through a variety of thrilling missions as they take on the T-1000 and try to put a stop to Skynet’s plans before the human race is annihilated. Lead the Resistance as John Connor in the future, fighting on the front lines as mankind’s only hope in the War Against the Machines. In this unique story blending iconic scenes from ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.

The PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox (Xbox Series / Xbox One, and Switch versions will also be available physically in the following editions:

• Day One Edition
  • A copy of the game
  • Collector’s box
  • Reversible cover sleeve
  • Full color manual
  • 25mm collectible metal arcade token
  • “Unknown Future” cloth poster
• Collector’s Edition
  • Day One Edition content
  • Art book
  • SteelBook
  • “Fiery Visions” cloth poster
  • Flipbook
  • Premium metal paperweight
  • Collector’s tin
• Online-Exclusive Edition (via Reef Direct)
  • Day One Edition content
  • Art book
  • “Fiery Visions” cloth poster
  • “Steel Mill Showdown” cloth poster
  • Flipbook
  • Premium metal paperweight
  • SteelBook
  • Online-exclusive collector’s tin

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Terminator 2D: No Fate launches September 5 on PS5 and PS4

Reimagining T2 with thrilling arcade action - full details on T-800, Sarah, and John Connor gameplay

blog.playstation.com

I feel Terminator 2D: No Fate is a love letter to ‘80s/‘90s arcade games, and my mission was to create the T2 side-scroller we should have had in our youth. Players control Sarah Connor, John Connor, and the T-800 in arcade-style missions that retell Terminator 2: Judgment Day while expanding its narrative.

Sarah Connor​

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Our team are massive fans of the film—especially Sarah Connor, one of the greatest action heroes of all time. We knew playing as her would be special, so we worked hard to make her playstyle feel authentic. Sarah is agile and reactive, mirroring her paranoia and intense training. She excels in melee combat, sliding into enemies for direct attacks, reflecting her fearlessness. We also gave her a laser sight, inspired by the iconic Miles Dyson scene. It locks the player in place but significantly boosts damage.

John Connor​

One of the most exciting parts of development was designing the Future War missions, where players control an adult John Connor leading the Resistance. Since T2 only gives glimpses of John’s leadership, we had fun expanding his lore. His gameplay emphasizes strategic mid-to-long-range combat, using a plasma rifle, pipe bombs, and three ammo types. He’s less agile than Sarah but can execute a tactical roll to evade attacks.

T-800​

T-1000​

Of course, the T-1000 is one of the most legendary villains of all time. Robert Patrick’s unforgettable performance—his slow, intimidating walk and relentless sprint—was crucial for us to capture. Bringing his liquid metal abilities to life in pixel art was a real challenge, but our animators nailed his menace. Players will feel it when they face him in-game.

Working on a title connected to such a revered film has been a huge honor. Terminator 2’s characters are among the most beloved in cinema, and we hope players enjoy playing them as much as we enjoyed bringing them to life.

Terminator 2D: No Fate launches on PS5 and PS4 September 5.

 

[MiguelItUp]

I'll play it, love the IP, love the movie, and this honestly looks like a solid 2D throwback.

Also coming to Xbox, Switch, and PC

 

[RagnarokIV]

I'll get physical version. Looks good!

 

[Lone Wolf]

Yeah I’m day one. Looks awesome.

 

[K' Dash]

I certainly didn't ask for a Contra themed T2 Game, but I will fucking buy it.

 

[adamsapple]

This looks dope as fuck.

 

[Thanati]

SIGN ME UP!

This looks awesome!

 

[Ristifer]

Looks awesome. I'm down.

 

[Punished Miku]

For those of you waiting for the spiritual sequel to Robocop NES, the wait is now over.

 

[Dr.brain64]

That looks awesome

also, I love this song!

 

[Parazels]

I can't believe such a game hasn't existed before! Looks incredible!

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Love retro tributes like this, looks cool and it’s getting a physical release too, awesome!!

 

[StreetsofBeige]

cool retro game.

1:04 mark is a copy of Contra 3 level 1.

 

[ssringo]

Ok, this looks good but...they got everyone's likeness except for Arnold's? Not talking about the sprites but the larger, more detailed art. Everyone else is on point but...what's up with this one?

 

[Zacfoldor]

Wow they really captured the atmosphere the movie was going for better than the movie!

 

[March Climber]

This looks like a complete redemption of that shitty NES game.

 

[GladiusFrog]

That's incredible, Day Fucking One!

 

[GrayDock]

Day 1!
Now do a Rambo one.

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

Day one physical.

 

[DeepEnigma]

 

[Pasta la Vista]

OooOoOOOoOoOoohhhhhhh yEaHHHHHH!!!

 

[xrnzaaas]

Looking awesome, I'm getting the retail version if it's not very limited.

 

[ultrazilla]

DAY 1

 

[Gonzito]

I love the movie but why not doing a proper videogames with good graphics instead of this retro thing? I cant get excited for a 2d pixel art game even if its about Terminator

 

[Giallo Corsa]

Who's making this ?

 

[aliadiere25]

Anything after Terminator 2 doesn't exist, especially Dark Fate which shat on the franchise.

Anyway, I'll most likely get this.

 

[Fake]

Looks surprising good?

I wish the new Revenge of Shinobi game was like this.

 

[poodaddy]

Got me, I'm very in.

 

[Saber]

Looks cool and very mega-drive like game, I like it!

 

[MiguelItUp]

Ok, this looks good but...they got everyone's likeness except for Arnold's? Not talking about the sprites but the larger, more detailed art. Everyone else is on point but...what's up with this one?

Could be a number of things that we may never really know. But it's pretty clear that they couldn't get it. I think they skirted it in a good way.

Who's making this ?

 

[Elbereth]

Yeah, nostalgia alone guarantees a purchase from me. Fortunately, the game looks solid.

 

[RayBoy]

 

[Chuck Berry]

This looks dope as shit. Kinda reminds me of the Sega CD version of Terminator 1.

Day one.

 

[adamsapple]

Who's making this ?

JK.

it's Bitmap Bureau

HOME | Bitmap Bureau

www.bitmapbureau.com

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

nice!

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

Looks fantastic. Hype!

For those of you waiting for the spiritual sequel to Robocop NES, the wait is now over.

What? That Robocop game was nothing like this. No jumping, way fewer enemies but gratuitously hard, and with a stupid time limit disguised as Robocop’s battery that made finishing that last stage impossible unless you were literally perfect.

 

[Chuck Berry]

I love the movie but why not doing a proper videogames with good graphics instead of this retro thing? I cant get excited for a 2d pixel art game even if its about Terminator

Ayyy papi you do you it's all good

 

[ultrazilla]

I love the movie but why not doing a proper videogames with good graphics instead of this retro thing? I cant get excited for a 2d pixel art game even if its about Terminator

What is this blasphemy?!

 

[Lucifers Beard]

My favourite franchise getting some love in the form of a 2D shooter? Fucking yes please. Day one if the price is right!

 

[ssringo]

This looks dope as shit. Kinda reminds me of the Sega CD version of Terminator 1.

 

[poppabk]

I love the movie but why not doing a proper videogames with good graphics instead of this retro thing? I cant get excited for a 2d pixel art game even if its about Terminator

None pixel art versions of arcade games like this rarely work. The graphics are linked to the gameplay, you switch to realistic or cartoon style graphics and you have to add realistic animation to not have it look stupid. But adding realistic animation requires extra frames which alters the gameplay - switching from heading left to right now has a few frames of animation lag, aiming up from aiming to the side has a few frames of animation lag etc and the whole game has to be altered to accommodate this.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

I love the movie but why not doing a proper videogames with good graphics instead of this retro thing? I cant get excited for a 2d pixel art game even if its about Terminator

This is a proper video game...

Not everything has to cost £200m and be a massive production. Give us more of these games that can be beaten in a few hours and cost a fraction of the cost of a AAA game.

 

[Gonzito]

Papitos dont kill me please, I just dont enjoy 2D games

 

[Hollowpoint5557]

This looks like it was made just for me. That's seemingly everything I'd want from a T2 game.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Hell yeah not at all the music I was expecting when I first played

 

[Puscifer]

Ok, this looks good but...they got everyone's likeness except for Arnold's? Not talking about the sprites but the larger, more detailed art. Everyone else is on point but...what's up with this one?

2/3 Actors need that paper more than likely and I'm sure Arnold is tired of his geriatric ass being dragged into this franchise that's been worse longer than it's been good.

 

[freemandos]

Oh, my god.

It can't be.

Is it real?

Man, this game is gonna exist, is it?

And it looks...great?



Yap, I'm fucking in.

 

[drotahorror]

Looks dope af

 

[nikos]

Launching on PS5®, PS4®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (via Steam® and the Epic Games Store) on September 5th, 2025.

 

[dragonyeuw]

That looks fucking awesome, easy day one!