Experience the events of ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ brought to life through glorious pixel artwork and action-packed arcade gameplay!
We here at Bitmap Bureau are thrilled to reveal the latest title we’ve been working on…Terminator 2D: NO FATE! Published by Reef Entertainment, this officially licensed 2D action side-scroller will be launching on PS5®, PS4®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (via Steam® and the Epic Games Store) on September 5th, 2025. Details on ports for retro platforms will be announced at a later date, stay tuned!
The game lets you play as legendary Terminator heroes Sarah Connor, John Connor and the T-800 as they take on Skynet and the deadly T-1000 in a story that blends iconic scenes from ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ with original scenarios and multiple endings.
With arcade gameplay, visuals and music built from the ground up with retro authenticity in mind, Terminator 2D: NO FATE has been an absolute blast to work on. With so many of us on the team being massive fans of the film and obviously fans of arcade games as well, being able to combine the two into one project has been a really rewarding experience for all of us here. Check out the Making Terminator™ 2D: NO FATE Trailer for a behind-the-scenes look at how our team tackled the challenge of translating one of cinema’s most enduring cultural touchstones into a complete and authentic arcade experience, capturing the unforgettable scenes and moments that helped shape a generation.
“It's a love letter to 80s/90s arcade games and we feel like it's the T2 game we should have had back in our youth.” - Mike Tucker: Design Director & Programmer, Bitmap Bureau
Three physical editions are available to pre-order now for PS5®, PS4®, Nintendo Switch™ and Xbox One/Series X at select retailers. The Day One Edition comes with a Reversible Cover Sleeve, “Unknown Future” Cloth Poster, 25mm Collectible Metal Arcade Token, Full Colour Manual Book and Collector’s Box. The Collector’s Edition includes everything in the Day One Edition, as well as a Collector’s Tin, Steelbook®, “Fiery Visions” Cloth Poster, Premium Metal Paperweight, Flipbook and Art Book. The Online Exclusive Edition, available only on the Reef Direct Online Store, includes a special black version of the Collector’s Tin and a bonus “Steel Mill Showdown" Cloth Poster. Digital pre-orders will be coming at a later date.
We can’t wait to share more Terminator 2D: NO FATE details in the near future, but for now we hope you all enjoy the trailers and are as excited to get your hands on the game as we are to announce it!
KEY FEATURES
Step into a classic arcade experience that pays homage to the Terminator universe with authentic arcade gameplay, music and visuals built from the ground up.
Relive iconic moments and forge new paths as Sarah, John and the T-800 in a narrative featuring a mix of classic Terminator 2: Judgment Day scenes and untold Terminator stories.
Shoot, sneak and escape the T-1000’s blades in a wide array of levels, and lead the Resistance as John Connor in critical Future War missions.
Battle against the full force of Cyberdyne and Skynet’s arsenal, with multiple enemy types and adrenaline-pumping boss fights to take on.
See the world of Terminator 2: Judgment Day like never before with detailed 2D sprite artwork of your favourite characters and scenes.
Enjoy a cinematic soundtrack featuring recrafted music from the legendary Terminator 2: Judgment Day score and all-new compositions.
Aim for the highest rank in each level to reign supreme on your high score table and achieve arcade immortality.
Mix things up with multiple different game modes to unlock and choose from: Story Mode, Arcade Mode, Infinite Mode, Boss Rush, Mother of the Future and Level Training!