Distributed by VNGGames, the mobile game Metal Slug Awakening, licensed by SNK, developed & launched by Tencent will officially open beta on 22 August 2023.

The latest Metal Slug Awakening also marked the comeback of the legendary arcade game which is widely known for its side-scrolling game style and is now replenished with refined graphics that reminisce all the iconic game scenes, characters as well as easter eggs.

Crowned the most awaited mobile version of the long-established Metal Slug IP, Metal Slug Awakening not only retains most of its original map, Boss, vehicles, and characters including Marco, Tarma, and Fio but it’s also upgraded with refined HD graphics that showcases surreal character’s movement as well as realistic facial expression.

On top of the new appearance of the iconic characters on the mobile version, Metal Slug Awakening also features multiple innovative weapon enhancements, not just in its design and modelling, but also in terms of its damage and strengths – further accelerating the excitement of battleships in the game.

Entering the Prime Showdown PVP battle mode, the in-game system will automatically balance the damage, armour and HP of each commander and match-matching them with commanders of similar levels. Of all the newly upgraded maps, each commander would be able to freely pick 3 characters to team up and compete with opponents, while freely controlling the characters’ movement on the battlefield; combating BOSS for level-ups as well as grabbing numerous strength, empowering resources. With the strategic combination of skills and vehicles, commanders can easily defeat opponents and BOSS to obtain prestigious badges and thus become the top of the top.

Other than the PVP mode, for the first time in its IP series, Metal Slug Awakening also features its inaugural roguelike: Hot Pursuit gameplay, rejuvenating the old but gold IP with the latest innovations. Each Hot Pursuit consists of 10 small levels. With the completion of each Hot pursuit, the system will randomly select three skill enhancements from the total four skills: summon, black hole, barrage & skill. enabling commanders to choose one of their most preferred options in strengthening their BUFF before entering the next level.

Metal Slug Awakening has achieved a ground-breaking pre-registration milestone of more than two million registered commanders to date. The higher the number of registered commanders, the better the prizes would be rewarded to them, including Eri Kasamoto’s character, thus further offering commanders a wider helping hand for all upcoming missions! So wait no more, and be a part of Metal Slug Awakening now.

You can pre-register by heading over here.