The game’s fans are most likely astounded with the quirky announcement that the indie turn-based strategy game TMNT: Tactical Takedown will be released on consoles, but it won’t come out with a version for PlayStation 5. Initially released on Steam in May 2025, the game is scheduled to be launched on the Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch on August 14, 2025. The omission of a PS5 port sparked public interest and speculation regarding the reason for that and whether there were any possibilities of a future release on Sony’s platform. This clearly indicates a shift from that usually multi-platform release strategy that most modern games implement.
TMNT Tactical Takedown is an indie title developed by Strange Scaffold. It has been praised by critics for being truer to the hugely popular franchise within the content. Players can draw on the unique abilities of Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo in 20 different turn-based missions. Combat has the iconic quartet squaring off against classic foes like Karai and the Foot Clan, all within a strategic setup that requires careful planning and execution. Although initially small on Steam, the game’s sound reception promises a bigger audience waiting to see it on consoles.
Additionally, exclusive of console excitement, there’s a new free content update called “Remix Mode,” designed to be integrated across all platforms, including the original PC’s home. It aims to offer fresh new parts to the game through the addition of more types of enemies and raising the bar for finished missions. This means a whole new – or renewed – challenge for new and existing players alike. The release of new content coincides with the console mount, ensuring each of its players something to look forward to on the launch day. The game is anticipated to be affordably priced at $19.99, in harmony with its price on Steam.
The announcement comes at a time where the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brand, within the gaming world, is again coming alive. Recent titles such as Shredder’s Revenge and the Cowabunga Collection have proved that TMNT sells in every genre of games. However, with Tactical Takedown, the ground gets more interesting as no version is forthcoming for the PS5. While this game would carve itself a unique niche focusing on the strategic angle, it’s the platform that makes clear-the-not-every-popular-franchise-game-plays-the-standard-multi-platform-role providing much continued life for PS5 fans. In the meantime, Xbox and Switch players are left with his shell and sword to prepare for whatever comes next, while PS5 enthusiasts have to find their own entertainment.
