XeGrader Plus is available on Steam as of July 6, 2026, with a launch discount running until July 14.
Tokihiro Naito, the creator of Hydlide, released XeGrader Plus on Steam on July 6, 2026. The game is a fixed-screen vertical shooter with 18 stages plus a final boss. It includes exploration-based power-ups, a Practice mode, and three difficulty levels. The base game costs 2,600 yen, with a launch discount active until July 14.
Two DLC packs are available at launch. One emulates the MSX2 visual style, and the other emulates the PC-8001mk2. The DLCs are designed to appeal to vintage computing enthusiasts. The game was announced on June 29, 2026, with a release date of July 6 at 16:00 JST.
The release marks a new original work from Naito, who is known for his work on the Hydlide series. The game carries a deliberate retro design philosophy while including modern quality-of-life features. The DLC recreates earlier series entries, though the stories do not specify which entries.
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Tokihiro Naito, creator of Hydlide, released XeGrader Plus on Steam. The fixed-screen vertical shooter features 18 stages plus a final boss, exploration-based power-ups, and a Practice mode. Two DLCs offer retro visual modes emulating MSX2 and PC-8001mk2. The base game costs 2,600 yen, with a launch discount until July 14.
Tokihiro Naito, creator of the Hydlide series, announced his new retro-style action shooting game XeGrader plus will launch on Steam on July 6, 2026, at 16:00 JST for 2,600 yen. The game features 18 stages, three difficulty levels, and DLC recreating earlier series entries.