Features
- Officially licensed Zool reissue for Sega Mega Drive, produced by 33 Games
- Newly manufactured 32MB cartridge designed for original Mega Drive hardware
- Classic clamshell case with full-colour box art
- Full-colour game guide booklet, three premium art cards and a die-cut vinyl sticker
- Strictly limited boutique production run, pre-order shipping July 2026
- PEGI 3 rated, suitable for all ages
Description
Zool, Gremlin Interactive's interdimensional ninja platformer, returns to original Sega Mega Drive hardware in a definitive boutique physical edition produced by 33 Games. The Premium Collector's Edition is the deluxe essential edition of the release, designed for Mega Drive collectors who want to own the game on cartridge in a beautifully presented format.
Built around a newly manufactured 32MB Mega Drive cartridge and housed in a classic clamshell case, the edition has been developed by 33 Games with a boutique approach to physical publishing. Heritage, presentation and permanence have been balanced in equal measure. From the printed materials to the finishing touches, every component has been chosen to create a release that feels considered on the shelf and satisfying in the hand.
The release is officially licensed through Umbra Dynamics on behalf of the rights holder Urbanscan. Artwork for this edition has been worked on with the original Gremlin-era creative contributors, including illustrator Ric Lumb on key character art. This is a properly authorised reissue, not an unlicensed reproduction.
The Premium Collector's Edition is one of two Zool editions in the 33 Games programme. The companion Ultimate Archive Edition contains the full Premium Collector's Edition plus an archive-grade box, a Bitmap Books hardcover, the soundtrack on cassette, a numbered certificate, a collector's coin and a presentation wallet. For the buyer whose primary interest is the game itself, the Premium edition is the right format.
Compatibility
- Sega Mega Drive (PAL / Europe / Japan): yes
- Sega Genesis (US, Model 1 / Model 2 / Model 3): yes
- Sega Nomad: yes
- Region free. The same cartridge runs on Mega Drive and Genesis with no region adapter needed
- Most third-party and clone consoles capable of running Sega Mega Drive / Genesis cartridges: yes
- Mega Drive Mini / Genesis Mini (Sega's mini consoles): no, these are ROM-only consoles and do not accept physical cartridges
Origin & Condition
- Condition: New (Officially Licensed Release)
- Brand-new, newly manufactured 32MB Sega Mega Drive cartridge produced under official licence from Umbra Dynamics on behalf of rights holder Urbanscan
- Inspected and packed by 33 Games as part of the boutique production run
Worth it if
- You own a Sega Mega Drive or Sega Genesis (PAL, Japan, US) and want Zool back in your cartridge library. The cartridge is region free
- You are a Gremlin Interactive collector building out a properly presented Mega Drive shelf and value the licensing chain behind a reissue
- You want the deluxe boxed game with printed extras, but do not need the archive-grade box, hardcover book, cassette, certificate or coin from the Ultimate Archive Edition
Probably not for you if
- You only own a Mega Drive Mini or Genesis Mini, both of which are ROM-only consoles that do not accept cartridges
- You are buying primarily for the archive-grade presentation, the Bitmap Books hardcover or the cassette soundtrack. The Ultimate Archive Edition is the closer fit for those buyers
What's in the box
- Newly manufactured 32MB Sega Mega Drive cartridge of Zool
- Classic clamshell case with full-colour box art
- Full-colour game guide booklet
- Set of three premium collector art cards on Magno Silk 350gsm card
- Die-cut vinyl Zool sticker
- Reservation-window foiled Zool collector's trading card with qualifying early orders (included only during the initial reservation window, never sold separately afterwards)
Further Info
- Brand: 33 Games
- Platform: Sega Mega Drive and Sega Genesis (region-free cartridge, no adapter required)
- Cartridge spec: newly manufactured 32MB
- Edition cap: strictly limited boutique production run
- PEGI rating: 3
- Original release year: 1993
- Original publisher / developer: Gremlin Graphics (later Gremlin Interactive)
- Licensed through: Umbra Dynamics, on behalf of rights holder Urbanscan
- Ships: July 2026 (manufacturer production schedule)
FAQ
Q: Will this Zool cartridge work on my Sega Genesis / Mega Drive console?
A: Yes. The cartridge is region free. The same cart runs on Sega Mega Drive (PAL and Japan) and Sega Genesis (US) without an adapter. It will also run on most third-party and clone consoles capable of accepting Mega Drive / Genesis cartridges (Sega Nomad, Mega Sg, RetroN-style multi-console clones and similar).
Q: Is this an original 1993 cartridge or a newly produced one?
A: Newly produced. The cartridge in this edition has been newly manufactured by 33 Games for original Sega Mega Drive hardware. It is not a pulled or refurbished 1993 cart. This makes the release a contemporary boutique reissue rather than an aftermarket repackaging of vintage stock.
Q: Is this release officially licensed?
A: Yes. The 33 Games Zool programme is officially licensed through Umbra Dynamics on behalf of the rights holder Urbanscan. The artwork has also been worked on with original Gremlin-era creative contributors including illustrator Ric Lumb on key character art and composer Patrick Phelan on the soundtrack (the soundtrack appears on cassette in the Ultimate Archive Edition).
Q: When will my pre-order ship?
A: July 2026, per the 33 Games production schedule. Stock will be allocated to ZedLabz from 33 Games' UK production run. We will despatch pre-orders to you as soon as we receive stock from the manufacturer, and you will get tracking and despatch confirmation by email at the point of shipping.
Q: What is the difference between the Premium Collector's Edition and the Ultimate Archive Edition?
A: The Premium Collector's Edition is the deluxe boxed game on its own: cartridge, clamshell case, guide booklet, three premium art cards and a die-cut sticker. The Ultimate Archive Edition contains the full Premium Collector's Edition plus a deluxe archive-grade presentation box, the Bitmap Books "A Gremlin in the Works" hardcover, the "Music of the Nth Dimension" translucent green audio cassette, a numbered and signed certificate of authenticity, a 50mm heavyweight Zool collector's coin and a die-cut coin presentation wallet. The Ultimate Archive Edition is the scarcer of the two editions, with both being strictly limited boutique production runs.
Q: Will the Premium Collector's Edition be reprinted after it sells out?
A: No. 33 Games positions the Zool editions as strictly limited boutique releases, produced in a single UK production run with an explicit edition cap. Once the cap is reached and the run closes, the edition is closed and is not designed for reprint.
Q: What is the foil Zool trading card included with early orders?
A: A strictly limited foiled collector's card produced exclusively for the initial reservation window. It is included only with qualifying early orders during that window and will not be sold separately afterwards. Final card design may differ from the preview image shown on the 33 Games site.
Q: Can I add the Zool companion products (pin, trading card set, cassette, vinyl) to this order?
A: Yes. The Zool companion products are available as separate pre-orders from the 33 Games collection at ZedLabz. They can be added to a Premium Collector's Edition order to deepen the release, or bought standalone if you want only the companion piece.
Licensing Information
Zool is officially licensed for this release through Umbra Dynamics on behalf of the rights holder Urbanscan. Original creative contributors involved in the 33 Games programme include illustrator Ric Lumb on key character artwork and composer Patrick Phelan on the soundtrack. 33 Games is the producer and publisher of this physical edition. Further licensing detail is documented on the 33 Games Zool edition page.
Pre-order delivery and returns
This product ships from the UK to a worldwide audience. Despatch is from ZedLabz once stock is allocated to us from 33 Games' production run, currently scheduled for July 2026. Pre-orders can be cancelled before despatch. Returns are permitted for sealed software only returns policy.
This is a third-party product. It is not manufactured, sponsored, endorsed or licensed by Sega. Sega and Mega Drive / Genesis are trademarks of Sega Corporation. Zool, Gremlin, Gremlin Graphics and Gremlin Interactive trademarks remain the property of their respective rights holders. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
