System 3 has announced James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in October of 2026.
The collection brings together 12 versions of the four classic James Pond titles, spanning the Amiga 500, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Nintendo and Commodore 64.
It will have a limited production run of 6,000 physical copies.
The game's trailer also debuts “Maybe,” an original track inspired by James Pond’s notorious adversary, Dr Maybe. The track will be released on Spotify and Apple Music for fans to stream before the game’s launch. Those who pre-order the game will also receive a downloadable version.
“James Pond has never been an ordinary hero, and this was never going to be an ordinary collection,” said Mark Cale, Founder and CEO at System 3. “This release is about preserving the different versions, soundtracks, artwork, and unmistakable personality that shaped the series, while making them enjoyable for players today. With the new Pondverse and a limited physical Nintendo Switch 2 edition, longtime fans and new recruits can explore the complete legacy of James Pond like never before.”
For more, here is the official overview and trailer as provided by the developer.
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James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough features four beloved titles: James Pond: Underwater Agent, James Pond 2: RoboCod, James Pond 3: Operation Starfish, and The Aquatic Games Starring James Pond and the Aquabats.
The different versions included in the collection preserve the distinctive visuals, audio, and gameplay of the original releases, offering a deep dive into the history of gaming’s most charming secret-agent fish.
Key Features
Four Games, 12 Classic Versions: Experience James Pond: Underwater Agent, James Pond 2: RoboCod, James Pond 3: Operation Starfish, and The Aquatic Games, spanning the Amiga 500, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, SNES, and Commodore 64.
Preserved for the Nintendo Switch 2: The limited physical collector’s release brings James Pond’s classic missions to a Nintendo Switch 2 game card.
Dive into the Pondverse: Explore an interactive hub filled with character profiles, hero and villain biographies, franchise history, level information, original packaging, and a comprehensive series timeline.
An All-New Original Song: The game’s trailer features “Maybe,” an original studio-recorded title track inspired by Dr Maybe. The song is planned for release on Spotify and Apple Music ahead of the game’s launch in October.
Classic Action, Modern Conveniences: Enjoy multiple save-as-you-play slots, controller rumble, adjustable scanlines, in-game audio controls, and custom bezels.
Localized for International Agents: Navigate the collection in English, French, Italian, German, or Spanish.
The collection also introduces the all-new Pondverse, an interactive hub that brings characters, villains, bosses, games, and memorable locations from throughout James Pond history together for the first time.
Players can dive deeper into the franchise through detailed character profiles, biographies of its heroes and villains, insights into the games and their iconic levels, and newly crafted 3D artwork inspired by the original pixel art. The Pondverse also features authentic box and packaging artwork alongside a comprehensive timeline charting the evolution of the series.
First introduced in 1990, James Pond combined colorful platforming with playful secret-agent parody, sending its unlikely aquatic hero on imaginative assignments across home computers and consoles. More than three decades later, James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough preserves that history while preparing Pond for his next mission.
James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 in October 2026.
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