Delivering some of the most iconic games in the franchise, including Contra, Contra: Hard Corps, and Contra III: The Alien Wars, the full collection brings a diverse set of Contra classics

The Contra Anniversary Collection brings the classic run and gun franchise back to modern platforms. Released as part of KONAMI’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, this collection highlights the Contra franchise’s most definitive releases, from iconic arcade games to the classic console titles that fans have loved for decades.

Grab power-ups and blast your way through waves of menacing enemies and bosses that will put your reaction skills to the test. Included in the game is a digital Bonus Book featuring concept documents and sketches, the official chronology of the franchise, an exclusive interview with a veteran producer of the series, and more!

Alone or with a friend, Contra provides hours of nail-biting action. In a pinch, make sure you know the code!

Limited Run Games has partnered with publisher Konami to celebrate over 35-years of the beloved and classic Contra franchise with the physical release of the Contra Anniversary Collection, coming soon to Nintendo Switch and PS4.

Three Collector’s Editions — the Classic Edition, the Hard Corps Edition, and the Ultimate Edition — will be made available alongside a Standard version of the game.

The Contra Anniversary Collection will be available to pre-order for six-weeks, beginning on Apr. 29, 2022 via the official Limited Run Games website.

The three Collector’s Editions will contain a full loadout of extra collectibles worthy of any longtime-Contra fan. These curated versions include retro-style boxes styles modeled after the original NES and Genesis releases, a CD soundtrack, posters and prints, and much more.

“As lifelong gamers and fans, it is an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to work with KONAMI on the Contra Anniversary Collection,” said Josh Fairhurst CEO and Co-founder at Limited Run Games. “For players who grew up during those halcyon days of console gaming in the late '80s and '90s, we’ve put together something extra special with this collection, including the original arcade version, Japan-only releases, and all the landmark titles for this legendary franchise from the original Contra that made the ‘Konami code’ famous to more rare releases, like Probotector.

Standard Edition ($34.99)

• A physical copy of Contra Anniversary Collection

Classic Edition ($64.99)

• A physical copy of Contra Anniversary Collection
• Classic-style silver box
• Dust sleeve for the game
• CD soundtrack
• Reversible 18 x 24-inch poster

Hard Corps Edition ($64.99)

• A physical copy of Contra Anniversary Collection
• Deluxe clamshell case
• CD soundtrack
• Reversible 18 x 24-inch poster

Ultimate Edition ($174.99)

• A physical copy of Contra Anniversary Collection
• Classic-style silver box
• Deluxe clamshell case
• SteelBook® Case
• Metal flying capsule replica with stand
• Spread and Barrier power-up pins
• Reversible 18 x 24-inch poster
• Acrylic character standees
• Bill & Lance Metal Keychains
• Hardcover History of Contra book
• Framed lenticular art print

The full catalogue of titles in the Contra Anniversary Collection includes:

• Contra  (Arcade)
• Super Contra  (Arcade)
• Super C (NES)
• Contra III: The Alien Wars (SNES)
• Contra: HARD CORPS (Sega Genesis)
• Contra  (NES)
• Contra  (Famicom)
• OPERATION C (Game Boy)
• PROBOTECTOR (Sega Mega Drive)
• SUPER PROBOTECTOR: ALIEN REBELS (Super Nintendo)
• Bonus eBook (digital exclusive collection provides a comprehensive look in to Contra’s history and beginnings0

Much like the recently launched Castlevania Anniversary Collection, players who purchase the Contra Anniversary Collection will also receive Japanese versions of six of the titles:

• Contra (Arcade)
• SUPER Contra (Arcade) – known as SUPER CONTRA: ALIEN NO GYAKUSHU in Japan
• SUPER C – known as SUPER CONTRA in Japan
• Contra III: The Alien Wars – known as CONTRA SPIRITS in Japan
• OPERATION C – known as CONTRA in Japan
• Contra: Hard Corps  – known as Contra: The Hard Corps in Japan

The additional games will arrive as a free update for all players who have purchased the game.

The Contra Anniversary Collection is available for PS4 (PlayStation Store), Xbox One (Xbox Live), Nintendo Switch (eShop), and PC (Steam) .