London, UK – February 27th, 2025:
Reef Entertainment are excited to announce that legendary heroes Sarah Connor, John Connor and the T-800 are back in Terminator 2D: NO FATE, an upcoming officially licensed 2D action side-scroller developed by Bitmap Bureau! The title will be 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.
Watch the Terminator™ 2D: NO FATE Announcement Trailer here: https://youtu.be/IkMFYMG3QLw
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.
Terminator 2D: NO FATE brings the groundbreaking action movie to life with the trademark adrenaline-pumping arcade gameplay and glorious pixel artwork the Bitmap Bureau team are known for. Check out the Making Terminator™ 2D: NO FATE Trailer for a behind-the-scenes look at how the team tackled the challenge of translating one of cinema’s most enduring cultural touchstones into a complete arcade experience, capturing the unforgettable scenes and moments that helped shape a generation.
“It's a love letter to 80s/90s arcade games and we feel like it's the T2 game we should have had back in our youth.” - Mike Tucker: Design Director & Programmer, Bitmap Bureau
Watch the Making Terminator™ 2D: NO FATE Trailer here: https://youtu.be/8fQ-aHON4Xo
KEY FEATURES
- Step into a classic arcade experience that pays homage to the Terminator universe with authentic arcade gameplay, music and visuals built from the ground up.
- Relive iconic moments and forge new paths as Sarah, John and the T-800 in a narrative featuring a mix of classic Terminator 2: Judgment Day scenes and untold Terminator stories.
- Shoot, sneak and escape the T-1000’s blades in a wide array of levels, and lead the Resistance as John Connor in critical Future War missions.
- Battle against the full force of Cyberdyne and Skynet’s arsenal, with multiple enemy types and adrenaline-pumping boss fights to take on.
- See the world of Terminator 2: Judgment Day like never before with detailed 2D sprite artwork of your favourite characters and scenes.
- Enjoy a cinematic soundtrack featuring recrafted music from the legendary Terminator 2: Judgment Day score and all-new compositions.
- Aim for the highest rank in each level to reign supreme on your high score table and achieve arcade immortality.
- Mix things up with multiple different game modes to unlock and choose from: Story Mode, Arcade Mode, Infinite Mode, Boss Rush, Mother of the Future and Level Training!
Physical pre-orders are now live for Terminator 2D: NO FATE.
Three physical editions are available for PS5®, PS4®, Nintendo Switch™ and Xbox One/Series X at select retailers. The Day One Edition comes with a Reversible Cover Sleeve, “Unknown Future” Cloth Poster, 25mm Collectible Metal Arcade Token, Full Colour Manual Book and Collector’s Box. The Collector’s Edition includes everything in the Day One Edition, as well as a Collector’s Tin, Steelbook®, “Fiery Visions” Cloth Poster, Premium Metal Paperweight, Flipbook and Art Book. The Online Exclusive Edition, available only on the Reef Direct Online Store, includes a special black version of the Collector’s Tin and a bonus “Steel Mill Showdown" Cloth Poster. Digital pre-orders will be coming at a later date.
Details on ports for retro platforms will be announced at a later date.
For more information and pre-order details about Terminator 2D: NO FATE, visit http://www.terminator2d.com.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Title: Terminator™ 2D: NO FATE
Consoles: PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Retro
Release Date: PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC: September 5th, 2025; Retro: TBA
Release Format: Physical, Digital
Developer: Bitmap Bureau
Publisher: Reef Entertainment
Genre: Arcade, 2D Side-Scrolling Action
Player(s): 1
Voice Language: English
Text Language: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Polish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Ratings: PEGI 16, USK 16, ESRB M, ACB M
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About ‘THE TERMINATOR’ and ‘TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY’
'THE TERMINATOR' was released in 1984 and is widely regarded as a science-fiction classic, launching a beloved franchise that has been expanded on via a variety of media and further movies. A humanoid cyborg from a future dominated by machines is sent back in time to kill the mother of the as-yet-unborn rebel leader John Connor. Meanwhile, the rebels also select an agent to travel back in time and stop the Terminator, thereby ensuring that events follow their pre-ordained course.
‘TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY’ was released in 1991 and was an immediate worldwide box office success. Continuing the tale, Terminator 2: Judgment Day remains at its heart a classic science fiction tale featuring robots running amok, time travel paradoxes and dystopian future worlds. Opening to huge fanfare, Terminator 2: Judgment Day went on to become one of the highest-grossing, Academy Award winning, and most culturally iconic science fiction motion-pictures of all time.
About Reef Entertainment
Reef Entertainment is a UK-based developer and publisher of video games, offering a full range of services from funding to final release. Reef are best known for Terminator: Resistance, a first-person shooter released in 2019, the success of which has pushed the company to new commercial heights. Reef currently have multiple new game projects in development, as well as offering publishing and distribution services to a variety of valued partners.
For more information, please visit: www.reef-entertainment.com
About Bitmap Bureau
Founded in 2016 by industry veterans, Bitmap Bureau is a game development studio based in Southampton, specialising in producing 2D video games for modern consoles that also run on original retro hardware. Bitmap Bureau are truly passionate about retro games and are dedicated to creating new titles that hark back to gaming’s golden era through 2D graphics, authentic packaging and a traditional hands-on approach to coding and development.
For more information, please visit: www.bitmapbureau.com
About STUDIOCANAL
STUDIOCANAL is one of Europe’s leading film and series studios, with worldwide production and distribution capabilities. It operates directly in nine major European markets including Austria, Benelux, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom, as well as in Australia and New Zealand, and in offices in the United States and China. STUDIOCANAL finances, produces, and distributes 80 films per year. It owns one of the most prestigious catalogues in the world and the largest catalogue of European titles, boasting more than 9,400 titles from 60 countries. With a catalogue spanning 100 years of film history, STUDIOCANAL has invested close to 25 million euros into the 4K restoration of nearly 1,000 classic feature films over the past 7 years. STUDIOCANAL also produces over 15 series each year, including local creations and premium international co-productions, and distributes its scripted productions and CANAL+ Originals globally (2,000 hours of current and library content in distribution). Projects are produced in-house by Studiocanal or through its worldwide network of production companies, including 2e Bureau and Studiocanal Original in France; Birdie Pictures, Red Production Company, Urban Myth Films, Strong Film & Television, and Sunny March TV in the UK; Bambú Producciones and Te Espero en Marte in Spain; Lailaps Films and Studiocanal Series in Germany; Opus TV in Poland; Sam Productions in Denmark; Dingie in the Netherlands; and The Picture Company in the United States.
For more information, please visit: www.canalplusgroup.com/en/group/content-production-distribution-and-other
About Creative Licensing
Located in Los Angeles CA, Creative Licensing is a full-service independent merchandise licensing agency that specializes in long-term brand development. Founded in 1982, Creative Licensing currently represents a large catalogue of classic films and properties, including STUDIOCANAL for this project.
For more information on licensing opportunities, please visit: www.creativelicensingcorporation.com
About Reef Creative Group
The Reef Creative Group was formed in 2022 with the purpose of acquiring development studios to connect to our successful publishing and distribution businesses.
The group is able to help developers find new levels of success by providing stable funding and access to centres of excellence in publishing, marketing and administration. A route to market is unlocked for completed games via our long-standing global distribution company.
For more information, visit: www.reefcreativegroup.com