{"rewrite":{"id":"r_2d4c68f4c26abe42e65c67ac","clusterId":"c_088dc14da3c995813c352cb1","slug":"waku-waku-games-releases-final-recovery-squad-on-switch-2-switch-and-steam","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Final Recovery SQUAD Released Today on Switch 2, Switch, and Steam","summary":"Waku Waku Games released the 2.5D FPS 'Final Recovery SQUAD' on June 18, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The game is set on Earth after humanity's extinction, where autonomous robot units called Cogrina Units continue to fight alien invaders using limited special weapons left behind by humans. Players control these 12-meter-tall robots, recovering weapons from fallen units and using sub-weapons and ability upgrades to survive. The regular price is 1,500 yen, with a 10% launch sale bringing it to 1,350 yen until July 2. The Switch 2 version supports up to 120 FPS and Joy-Con 2 mouse functionality. A demo is available on Steam. Developer Sunfish Kumano plans post-release updates including an Arcade Mode focusing on shooting feel and arcade-style progression. The story takes about three hours to clear and features a combat-specialized sister unit and a Shiba Inu character.","whyItMatters":"The release marks Waku Waku Games' first Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive title, leveraging the platform's higher frame rate and mouse controls to differentiate the experience from the standard Switch version.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eSunfish Kumano developed the title. Waku Waku Games publishes it under the internal brand JFPS, a label the company uses for Japanese-made first-person shooters, positioned as a counterpart to JRPGs. The game has drawn attention from FPS fans in Japan and overseas, according to a previous interview cited by Game Spark.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe game\u0026#39;s core mechanic is a self-sacrifice strategy. The Cogrina Units are collective weapons that share consciousness. Only a limited number of special weapons can harm the aliens, so the units send one robot at a time to fight. When that unit is destroyed, the next unit spawns at the starting point and must recover the dropped weapon to continue. Stages begin unarmed; the player must first retrieve weapons from defeated units already on the field.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSub-weapons and ability upgrades are critical for survival. Sub-weapons include decoys, smoke bombs, bombs, healing items, and portable cover. Ability upgrades include auto-aim when aiming down sights, increased reload speed, automatic HP recovery, increased attack power and bullet speed, a shield when aiming, and stealth when near death. Players purchase these using resource chips dropped by enemies, and stages can be replayed to grind for resources.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual style uses vivid colors dominated by four hues. The sky is red from the alien invasion, while ruined cities and alien weapons are pitch black. The character designs are cute, and the robots are positive-minded. The story includes a combat-specialized sister unit and a Shiba Inu character. The game has no tragic developments and ends happily, according to the Game Spark play report.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Final Recovery SQUAD is out today: a 2.5D FPS where cute giant robots fight aliens after humanity's extinction, using a self-sacrifice mechanic that makes death a core strategy. Switch 2 version hits 120 FPS.","twitterPost":"Waku Waku Games' Final Recovery SQUAD launches on Switch 2, Switch, and Steam. The twist: you start unarmed, recover weapons from fallen units, and die repeatedly to keep fighting. Demo out now.","threadsPost":"Final Recovery Squad is out today on Switch 2, Switch, and Steam. The launch discount (10% off) runs until July 2. Waku Waku Games also announced a planned Arcade Mode, though no release window was given.","newsletterBlurb":"Waku Waku Games released Final Recovery SQUAD today, a 2.5D FPS where autonomous robots fight aliens after humanity's extinction. The game features a unique self-sacrifice mechanic and is available on Switch 2, Switch, and Steam with a launch sale.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"GAME Watch\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2118079.html\",\"title\":\"Waku Waku Games Releases 'Final Collection SQUAD' Today, Launch Sale Ongoing\"},{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/903/G090337/20260618019/\",\"title\":\"2.5D FPS 'Final Recovery SQUAD' Depicting Robots That Continue to Fight Aliens in Place of Extinct Humanity, Released Today\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/06/18/168134.html\",\"title\":\"Entrust precious weapons to your 'next self'! 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