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Gradius Origins Launches Globally With New Salamander III and 18 Arcade Versions

Players can revisit 1980s shoot ’em ups with save states, rewind, invincibility modes, online leaderboards, galleries, a built-in Gradius Guide on modern consoles.

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Gradius Origins trailer

Overview

  • Gradius Origins launched worldwide on August 8–9, 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X.
  • The compilation assembles seven arcade-era shoot ’em ups — Gradius I–III, two Salamander titles, Life Force and regional variants — in 18 versions, including the first home release of the Gradius III AM Show Version.
  • Salamander III marks the first new entry in the Salamander spinoff series since 1996, blending Gradius and Salamander mechanics with fresh levels and a challenging final boss.
  • New quality-of-life tools such as quicksave/quickload, rewind, Easy and Invincible modes, plus a dedicated Training mode, let players tailor difficulty and practice sections at will.
  • Integrated online leaderboards with replay uploads, curated sound and visual galleries, and an in-game Gradius Guide round out the package with community and archival features.