P-47 II MD for Mega Drive launches March 13, 2025 in Japan

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can tell you that the return of the iconic P-47 series is like a long-lost friend coming home. The journey of this game spans over three decades, and it’s a testament to its timeless appeal that it’s still capturing our hearts in 2025.

On March 13, 2025, City Connection plans to publish the shoot ’em up game titled “P-47 II MD” developed by Jaleco, exclusively on Mega Drive in Japan. The price will be set at 8,800 yen, as confirmed by the company.

Originally, the game known as P-47 II MD was being created for the Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) with the name P-47 II Freedom Star. However, its development was discontinued in 1990.

Here is the full history of P-47, as provided by City Connection:

1988 – P-47 The Freedom Fighter (arcade) launched
1989 – P-47 (PC-Engine) released
1990 – P-47 Thunderbolt (Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, etc.) released
1990 – P-47 II Freedom Star (Mega Drive) development cancelled
1995 – P-47 Aces (arcade) launched
2020 – Arcade Archives P-47 (PlayStation 4, Switch) released
2022 – P-47 Aces Kai (arcade) launched
2025 – P-47 II MD (P-47 II Freedom Star) released

And here is an overview of the game:

A Military Shoot ‘Em Up Set During a Fierce and Grandiose Fictional War
- P-47 II MD is set on the European front and the Pacific Ocean during the World War.
- Beautiful scenery and multi-scrolling stages.
- Boss fights with huge weapons like battleships and aircraft carriers.
More Than Just a Port, This is a P-47 Like No Other
- Enhance your shots with power-up items, and clear each stage using a variety of weapons.
- Easy-to-play difficulty that uses a lives system, with Hyper (emergency evacuation) activating upon consuming a life.
- Sound Test Mode included.

Watch the full P-47 II MD Information Reveal Special live stream archive below.

P-47 II MD Information Reveal Special

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P-47 II MD Information Reveal Special

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