T.R.A.G. Mission of Mercy PS1 Port Lands on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2

A long-missed PS1 action-adventure is getting a second life. T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group – Mission of Mercy has been ported to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and it’s available now as a digital download on the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop.

Release window, platforms, and price

T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group – Mission of Mercy—often shortened to T.R.A.G.—originally launched in Japan in December 1998, then arrived in Western regions in spring 1999. The game was created and published by Sunsoft. Outside of North America, the title was released under a different name: Hard Edge.

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T.R.A.G. returns with Console Archives on Switch 2 and PS5

For retro fans who missed it the first time around—or for newer players hunting for PS1-era gems—T.R.A.G.: Tactical Rescue Assault Group – Mission of Mercy is now available for $11.99 on both the Nintendo eShop and the PlayStation Store (digital on PS5). It’s a third-person action-adventure where you command four separate characters, each with their own gear and tools. Examples include specialized items like night-vision goggles and knives.

Swapping between characters is handled through the game’s menu, and it’s not just a convenience—it’s something you’ll need to do to uncover certain secrets and collectibles. Because each character has equipment tied to their role, exploration and progression often depend on choosing the right person for the job.

This re-release is part of Hamster Corporation’s Console Archives program. The lineup is a spin-off of the long-running Arcade Archives initiative, focused on periodic home console reissues from different developers. As of now, Console Archives releases are exclusive to PS5 and Switch 2.

While Arcade Archives has been rolling since 2014, Console Archives didn’t begin until February 2026. The first installments in the program were the PS1 sports title Cool Boarders and the classic NES action game Ninja Gaiden 2: The Dark Sword of Chaos. After that debut, the program has typically put out one new port each week.

As with other Console Archives releases, T.R.A.G. includes a set of modernized options aimed at making PS1 nostalgia easier to revisit. Expect screen filters that can mimic the look of CRT televisions, plus customizable button layouts and save states.

That approach matches what’s been seen in other re-releases across the decade, including titles like Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix, which also added save states and screen-filter effects. Since T.R.A.G. is currently framed as Console Archives’ 20th port, it’s still unclear what other retro catalog picks are planned for the rest of the year.

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Alongside the Console Archives release, Sunsoft also confirmed work on a new sequel titled Hard Edge – War Zone. Unlike the original, Hard Edge – War Zone is a 4v4 strategy card game that mixes deck building with team-based actions. Sunsoft says characters from the original T.R.A.G. will be playable in Hard Edge – War Zone.

There’s no release date announced yet, but players who want to get a feel for it can try the free Hard Edge – War Zone demo on Steam.