Limited Run Games and publisher Retro-Bit have announced that beginning on November 10th, 2026, players will be able to pre-order the legendary Japanse Hidden Gem Twinkle Tale for SEGA Genesis (Mega Drive).
The physical game is fully compatible with both PAL and NTSC SEGA Genesis and Mega Drive consoles, marking the first time the title has been released outside of Japan.
It will retail for $59.99, with pre-orders available until December 20th, 2026.
For more, here is the full announcement.
Announcement:
Twinkle, Twinkle, What a Star!
In these days of 200GB installs, constant patches and games requiring a PHD just to choose the right graphics settings, sometimes you yearn for the golden age of gaming when a satisfying clunk of a cartridge hitting your console was all you needed to enjoy a weekend of pure gaming joy!
Limited Run Games and publisher Retro-Bit know a thing or two about physical gaming, championing games you can touch, hold and collect forever, and boy, have they got a cool announcement for you today!
Starting tomorrow, November 10, gamers can pre-order legendary Japanese hidden gem, Twinkle Tale, launching on genuine physical 16-bit cartridge!
Fully compatible with both PAL and NTSC SEGA Genesis and Mega Drive consoles, this release is made all the more special, as Twinkle Tale has never (until now) been available to purchase outside of Japan!
Real games, real cartridges, working on real hardware, Twinkle Tale launches on an exclusive ‘Dragon Fire’ cartridge, a beautiful addition to your 16-bit collection!
Highly sought after by collectors around the world, Twinkle Tale was originally developed by ZAP Corporation, and published by Wonder Amusement Studio, offering gamers an adrenaline packed run-and-gun shooter, played from a top-down perspective. Take control of hero Saria and blast your way through nine incredible stages across the land of Alpherion, where you battle to recover the kingdom’s mystical gemstones from Gadou, the nefarious Dark Wizard and his legion of monsters!
With gorgeous 16-bit pixel art, a high-octane soundtrack and a cartridge stuffed full of wizards, weapons and warriors, Twinkle Tale is a must-have for any discerning retro lover!
Priced at $59.99 / €66.95 / $84.99 CAD, pre-orders for Twinkle Tale open at 12:00pm ET on November 10 and extend until 11:59pm on December 20. Don’t miss out and go let Twinkle Tale cast its spell over you!
About Twinkle Tale:
Saria’s destiny is to save the world!
Born from the conflict between the elements, the land of Alphyrion is now threatened by the monsters led by the dark mage Gado. The fortune teller Raza sees no other option than to give Orlov’s young apprentice, Saria, three magical artifacts to fight the forces of Gado and free the land of Alphyrion from his control. This magical adventure will take Saria through nine stages as she summons shooting stars, diamond arrows, and silver comets to thwart evil and bring harmony to the world.
- First official release outside of Japan
- Localized by Nathan Deren with translations by Jeff Nussbaum
- Dragon Fire Cartridge for Genesis®/MD consoles
- Full-color instruction manual
- Individually numbered commemorative slipcover
- Featuring exclusive artwork from DANMAKUMAN
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