Fans anticipating the arrival of classic Neo Geo titles on the Evercade platform will have to wait a little longer. Blaze Entertainment has announced an update regarding their upcoming NEOGEO Arcade 1 cartridge, confirming a delay in its release schedule.
Blaze Entertainment today revealed that the pre-order date for the highly anticipated collection is being moved. Orders will now open at the end of May 2025. This adjustment is intended to provide the widest possible window for fans to secure their pre-orders. Crucially, this delay also allows the company more time to monitor and adapt to the ongoing situation regarding US tariffs and import duties, which are impacting the release.
Consequently, the final release date for the NEOGEO Arcade 1 cartridge has been pushed back significantly. Gamers can now expect the collection to launch in August 2025.
Blaze Entertainment expressed apologies for the extended wait. Naturally, the company seems to remain enthusiastic about the collection of iconic Neo Geo games, stating they “look forward to seeing you all play NEOGEO games on Evercade this Summer.”
Addressing US availability concerns
Blaze also addressed concerns from fans in the United States regarding the general availability of Evercade products. Blaze confirmed they have recently secured a new distribution deal covering both the US and Canada. They expressed hope that once the current tariff situation is resolved, this new partnership will lead to improved availability of Evercade hardware and software in the US market going forward.
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When can you get the NEOGEO Arcade 1 for Evercade?
Clearly, the delay is disappointing news for eager fans. But the transparency regarding the impact of external factors like US tariffs is clear. For now, Evercade owners looking forward to the NEOGEO Arcade 1 collection should mark their calendars for pre-orders at the end of May 2025, with the full release anticipated in August 2025.
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