The mystery Evercade cartridge set to ditch its legacy status is the Piko Interactive Collection 1, as Blaze has announced it's back in print. While the original compilation featured 20 classics, this edition knocks that number down to 19, but while the previously included shmup Magic Girl is now MIA, you're still getting a 40-hour Sega RPG alongside other excellent 16-bit capers.
That RPG is Brave Battle Saga, a turn-based RPG for the Sega Mega Drive that arrived in Asia back in 1996. In an announcement post, Blaze reveals that the "fan-favorite" outing will return as part of a 19-game collection housed in a clamshell case with new refreshed artwork. Losing Magic Girl, a vertical shooter with big anime vibes, is a bummer, but I suspect leaving it behind helped this re-release happen.
Collections like this are what arguably help elevate the Evercade range within the best retro console race. There's every chance you've played a bunch of these romps, as while inclusions like The Immortal, Drakkhen, and Radical Rex will perhaps be on your radar already, the likes of 8 Eyes on NES is a bit more obscure.
IT'S BACK!Piko Interactive Collection 1 is back from legacy status! This time, 19 great games return to Evercade, including the fan-favourite RPG Brave Battle Saga, and a little artwork makeover!Available right now from Evercade retailers!https://t.co/fmgzyMGSqp pic.twitter.com/9laYTROXllAugust 28, 2026
The fact that Blaze is actively bringing back discontinued Evercade carts is a great sign. Not only does it mean we could end up with even more shelved releases making a comeback, but it means you won't miss out if you're only just getting round to grabbing a retro handheld or system.
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