《宇宙巡航艦 起源精選輯》（Gradius Origin Collection）是KONAMI為慶祝《Gradius》系列40週年所推出的紀念合集，於2025年8月7日登陸Nintendo Switch、PlayStation 5、Xbox Series X|S和PC平台。

收錄多款經典橫向捲軸射擊遊戲，包括《Gradius》、《沙羅曼蛇》（Salamander）、《Life Force》、《Gradius II - GOFER的野望 -》、《Gradius III -從傳說到神話-》、《沙羅曼蛇2》，以及首次公開的全新作品《沙羅曼蛇III》。 

《沙羅曼蛇III》的故事延續前作的劇情，描述在Salamander Wars結束後，Bacterian軍團再次入侵Latis星球。面對強敵，Latis的王子駕駛超次元戰機Lord British，並與來自Gradius星球的Vic Viper聯手，展開對抗Salamander Force的戰鬥。

保留系列一貫的快節奏射擊體驗，駕駛戰機穿越重重敵陣，升級武器，並掌握各種戰術以應對不同的挑戰。此外，合集新增多項現代化功能，如倒帶、隨時存檔、降低碰撞判定、無敵模式等，讓新手玩家也能輕鬆上手。

市場對於反應熱烈，許多玩家表示這是難得的懷舊之旅，能夠重溫經典作品的魅力。特別是《沙羅曼蛇III》的加入，為系列注入新的活力，讓人期待未來是否會有更多新作問世。

總的來說，《宇宙巡航艦 起源精選輯》不僅是對《Gradius》系列的致敬，也是對橫向捲軸射擊遊戲愛好者的一份厚禮。無論是老玩家還是新玩家，都能在合集中找到屬於自己的樂趣。

Gradius Origin Collection is a commemorative compilation released by KONAMI to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Gradius series, launching on August 7, 2025, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

The collection includes several classic side-scrolling shoot-’em-up titles, such as Gradius, Salamander, Life Force, Gradius II: GOFER’s Ambition, Gradius III: From Legend to Myth, Salamander 2, and—most notably—a brand-new title revealed for the first time: Salamander III.

Salamander III continues the storyline of its predecessors. Following the end of the Salamander Wars, the Bacterian army once again invades the planet Latis. In response, the prince of Latis pilots the hyperdimensional fighter Lord British and joins forces with the Vic Viper from the planet Gradius to confront the renewed threat of the Salamander Force.

Staying true to the fast-paced shooting gameplay the series is known for, players will pilot powerful spacecraft through waves of enemies, upgrade their weapons, and master a variety of tactics to overcome increasingly intense challenges. The collection also introduces several modern features such as rewind, quick save, reduced hitbox size, and an invincibility mode—making it more accessible for newcomers.

The announcement of the collection has been met with an enthusiastic response from the gaming community. Many fans view it as a rare opportunity to relive the charm of these genre-defining classics. The inclusion of Salamander III in particular has brought new energy to the franchise, sparking speculation about future developments.

Overall, Gradius Origin Collection is not only a tribute to one of KONAMI’s most iconic franchises but also a heartfelt gift to fans of horizontal scrolling shooters. Whether you’re a longtime veteran or a new player discovering the series for the first time, the collection offers an exciting and nostalgic experience for all.