EXSTETRA HD Remaster Launches on Steam July 30, Console Versions in Development
The HD remaster revives a cult RPG known for its unusual kiss-based combat mechanic, and the simultaneous announcement of current- and next-gen console versions signals FURYU's confidence in the title's broader market appeal beyond its original handheld audience.
Reporting from 2 sources: Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark.
FURYU Corporation announced on May 23 that the HD remaster of the 2013 fantasy RPG EXSTETRA will release on Steam on July 30, 2026. The company also confirmed that versions for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 are in production, with release dates to be announced later. The game originally launched for PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS. It is set in Amasia, a version of Tokyo fused with another world and facing destruction. Players control Ryoma, a high school student chosen as the savior Prisma, who awakens allies called Prisma Knights through a kiss-based battle system. The protagonist absorbs energy called Ex by defeating enemies and shares it with companions via kisses, enabling powerful special moves. An opening movie featuring vocals by singer NU-KO was released on FURYU's official YouTube channel to coincide with the announcement, which was timed to Japan's Kiss Day.
The HD remaster uses the original 2013 PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS release as its base. FURYU timed the announcement to Japan's Kiss Day, May 23, and released an opening movie on its official YouTube channel to coincide with the date. The song is performed by singer NU-KO.
The game's setting, Amasia, is a version of Tokyo that has fused with another world. The world art was handled by the artist Tokyo Gensou, who is credited with depicting a "beautiful yet decadent" version of the city. Familiar locations like Shibuya and Akihabara appear transformed.
The battle system centers on the protagonist Ryoma, the only character who can absorb the energy called Ex by defeating enemies. He shares that energy with his companions, the Prisma Knights, through kisses. The game also includes an Enchant system that lets players grant abilities to equipment using materials.
The Prisma Knights include both female and male characters. The full voice cast includes:
- Yuichi Nakamura as Ryoma, the protagonist who has lost his memories.
- Ayumi Endo as Serene, a shrine maiden of Amasia who guides Ryoma.
- Yoko Hikasa as Mizuki, a high school girl who arrives in Amasia at the same time as Ryoma.
- Kaori Ishihara as Shiho, a 17-year-old aspiring idol.
- Takuya Eguchi as Masaru, a lighthearted high school student who loves games.
- Ai Kayano as Kotone, an 18-year-old third-year student with a calm personality.
- Yui Ogura as Shiho, a 16-year-old high school girl who looks up to Ryoma as a brother.
- Yuki Ono as Jin, an 18-year-old kendo club captain.
The Steam version supports Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. The price has not been announced. The console versions for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 do not yet have release dates.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.