Developer Bitmap Bureau says they want Terminator 2D: NO FATE to be the Terminator game we should’ve gotten in the 1990s, and they might be well on their way to accomplishing that, as it will have a lot of modes and content packed in.

You can play as the T-800 Terminator (Arnold), John Connor in the future, and Sarah Connor. There will be 15 story mode levels with mostly run-and-gun gameplay, but with some stealth peppered in as well. A ranking system for each level adds replayability, as does multiple difficulty modes. An unlockable boss rush mode, infinite mode for taking out unending waves of enemies, an arcade mode, Mother of the Future speedrun mode with Sarah Connor, and a training mode round out the package. You can also rebind controls and add a CRT filter.

Terminator 2D: NO FATE is releasing for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on September on October 31, 2025. Check out the new overview trailer below:

Experience the events of ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ brought to life through glorious pixel artwork and action-packed arcade gameplay! Play as Sarah Connor and the T-800 through a variety of thrilling missions as they take on the T-1000 and try to put a stop to Skynet’s plans before the human race is annihilated. Lead the Resistance as John Connor in the future, fighting on the front lines as mankind’s only hope in the War Against the Machines. In this unique story blending iconic scenes from ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.

KEY FEATURES

Step into a classic arcade experience that pays homage to the Terminator 2: Judgment Day universe with authentic arcade gameplay, music and pixel-perfect visuals built from the ground up.

AN UNTOLD FUTURE…AN ICONIC PAST

Relive the film’s greatest action sequences 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.

MACHINES OF DESTRUCTION…DEPLOYED FOR BATTLE!

Battle against the full force of Cyberdyne and Skynet’s arsenal, with multiple enemy types and adrenaline-pumping boss fights to take on.

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.

RISE THROUGH THE RESISTANCE RANKS!

Aim for the highest rank in each level to reign supreme on the high score table and achieve arcade immortality.

A LEGENDARY SCORE, FITTED FOR WAR!

Enjoy a cinematic soundtrack featuring recrafted music from the legendary Terminator 2: Judgment Day score and all-new compositions.

FIGHT SKYNET YOUR WAY!

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!

[Steam]