KONAMI announces the game "Cruise of the Space Origins" will be released in August

　　KONAMI officially announced that it will launch the 40th anniversary of the classic shooting game "GRADIUS" series - "GRADIUS ORIGIN COLLECTION" on August 7, 2025. The collection will be available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam platforms, bringing a nostalgic experience to old players and attracting the attention of new players.

　　The Origin Collection of the Cosmic Cruiser is aimed at celebrating the 40th anniversary of the birth of KONAMI's masterpiece "The Cosmic Cruiser" series, its masterpiece in the field of shooting games. This collection will include the new 2D shooting game "Sarroman Snake III" that has been missing for 17 years, making fans look forward to it. In addition, the collection will also transplant the "Cruise III AM Show Edition" of the home console for the first time, and includes a total of 18 versions of seven classic works in the series, covering the classic gameplay and features of the series.

In order to improve the player's gaming experience, KONAMI has designed a variety of rich functions for "Cruise Origin Selection", including "rewind", "simple mode", "invincible mode", "training mode", etc., to help novice players get started easily, and also provide various challenges for old players. In addition, the game will also support "Quick Save" and "Read" functions, which will facilitate players to manage game progress during intense battles and save and return at any time.

　　It is worth mentioning that the selection will also include rich content such as illustrations, music galleries and illustrations, allowing players to experience the cultural and artistic atmosphere related to the universe cruiser series while enjoying the game. KONAMI also revealed that this release will simultaneously provide a limited collection box version, attracting the attention of many fans.

As the release date approaches, players' expectations continue to rise, and many people expressed their love for this classic series and their expectations for the new work on social media. KONAMI obviously hopes to arouse the enthusiasm of the new generation of players for classic shooting games in this way, and also pay tribute to old players. Overall, "Cruise of the Space Origins Collection" is not only a nostalgic journey, but also a brand new adventure, showing KONAMI's innovation and inheritance in the field of shooting games.