Konami has announced Gradius ORIGINS, a new collection of various and classic Gradius games from across the years.
Gradius ORIGINS is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PS5 with a release set for
Here’s a rundown on the new collection, plus a reveal trailer:
This collection features 18 versions across all 7 arcade titles in the series, including the first-ever appearance of Gradius III AM Show Version on home consoles.
A variety of helpful new features have been added to the games, including save states, a rewind feature, and Invincible Mode. The new Training Mode lets you adjust settings like restart points, loop counts, and power-up statuses to help hone your skills to perfection. There’s also a gallery feature that includes music from the game, a variety of images from each title, and much, much more!
Included Games:
- 1. SALAMANDER III
- 2. GRADIUS
- JP ROM Ver. / JP Bubble Ver. / NA Ver. (NEMESIS) / EU Ver. (NEMESIS) / NA Prototype (NEMESIS)
- 3. SALAMANDER
- JP Ver. / NA Ver.(LIFE FORCE)
- 4. LIFE FORCE
- JP Ver.
- 5. GRADIUS II: GOFER no Yabou
- JP Early Ver. / JP Mid Ver. / JP Late Ver. / NA Ver.(VULCAN VENTURE)
- 6. GRADIUS III: Densetsu kara Shinwa e
- JP Old Ver. / JP New Ver. / Asia Ver. / JP AM Show Ver.
- 7. SALAMANDER2
- JP Ver.