System 3 (@System3Games) revealed that The Last Ninja Collection is now available to back on Kickstarter for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, in addition to the already announced PC and Nintendo Switch. The Last Ninja Collection is coming in 2025!

Bringing together every Last Ninja title from the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum and Commodore Amiga for the first time, including The Last Ninja, Last Ninja 2, Last Ninja 3 and Ninja Remix, The Last Ninja Collection is joined by incredible games such as Bangkok Knights, International karate and International karate +.

Kickstarter backers at Diamond Ultimate level will also receive access to the code for Last Ninja 4 work-in-progress 2002 and 2018, as well as a cancelled remaster of international Karate, IK++ - each of these exclusive additions are never-before-seen developments not available to the public.

By including the art, editors and work-in-progress demos of Last Ninja 4 from 2002 and 2018, as well as redacted contracts and correspondence with past partners like EA and Activision, along with communications with Sony, Sega, and Nintendo at the time, in the Diamond tier, System 3 is breaking new ground.

This is the first time something like this has been done, and it’s a great way to ensure authentic video game preservation—not just preserving the games, but also the documents, contracts, storyboards, letters, and emails from that era spanning decades. It offers a rare insight into the development and business processes behind these beloved classics.

System 3 also including a playable demo of IK++, the sequel to IK+ that we were working on before it was abandoned in 2021. This unfinished project provides a unique glimpse into what could have been, adding another layer to the preservation of these iconic series.

The Last Ninja series has sold over 23 million copies, making it one of the most significant retro computer game franchises in history. Preserving this legacy is not only about the games but also the rich history and development behind them.

The Kickstarter for The Last Ninja Collection is live now, with The Last Ninja Collection available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC in early 2025.

Kickstarter: here