{"rewrite":{"id":"r_874871d839724d8f8c206d3a","clusterId":"c_ca47c686a32a42809e83dc8e","slug":"exstetra-hd-remaster-launches-on-steam-july-30-console-versions-in-development","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"EXSTETRA HD Remaster Launches on Steam July 30, Console Versions in Development","summary":"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.","whyItMatters":"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.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prisma Knights include both female and male characters. The full voice cast includes:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYuichi Nakamura as Ryoma, the protagonist who has lost his memories.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAyumi Endo as Serene, a shrine maiden of Amasia who guides Ryoma.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYoko Hikasa as Mizuki, a high school girl who arrives in Amasia at the same time as Ryoma.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKaori Ishihara as Shiho, a 17-year-old aspiring idol.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTakuya Eguchi as Masaru, a lighthearted high school student who loves games.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAi Kayano as Kotone, an 18-year-old third-year student with a calm personality.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYui Ogura as Shiho, a 16-year-old high school girl who looks up to Ryoma as a brother.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYuki Ono as Jin, an 18-year-old kendo club captain.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"FURYU timed the announcement to Japan's Kiss Day, May 23, the same day it released the opening movie. The HD remaster launches on Steam July 30; Switch and PS5 versions remain in production with no date.","twitterPost":"FURYU announced the EXSTETRA HD remaster on Kiss Day, May 23. Steam launches July 30; Switch and PS5 versions are in production with no release window.","threadsPost":"FURYU timed the EXSTETRA HD remaster announcement to Japan's Kiss Day, May 23, the same day it released the opening movie. The Steam version launches July 30. Switch and PS5 versions are in production but have no release date, which leaves the multi-platform rollout unclear.","newsletterBlurb":"FURYU announced an HD remaster of the 2013 RPG EXSTETRA, where the protagonist awakens allies through kisses in battle. The Steam version launches July 30, with Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PS5 versions in development. An opening movie sung by NU-KO was released.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/260523e\",\"title\":\"RPG 'EXSTETRA' HD Remaster to Release on Steam on July 30, with Nintendo Switch/Switch 2/PS5 Versions Also Announced; Beautiful 'Kiss Scene' Opening Movie Released\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/05/23/166817.html\",\"title\":\"Awaken Allies with Kisses to Save a Collapsing Tokyo - Furyu's Unique 2013 Title Returns as HD Remaster 'Exstetra' on Steam July 30; PS5/Switch 2/Switch Versions Also in Development\"}]","lintFlagsJson":"[]","lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":10782,"outputTokens":1382,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1779826464,"createdAt":"2026-05-23T06:01:43.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-05-23T06:15:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-23T06:15:03.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_ca47c686a32a42809e83dc8e","canonicalTitle":"「キス」で仲間を強くするRPG『エクステトラ』HDリマスター版がSteam向けに7月30日配信決定！Nintendo Switch/Switch 2/PS5版の制作も決定、美しい“キスシーン”に注目のオープニングムービーも公開","representativeArticleId":"a_867bfbd2dc3812eb476e2e12","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":2,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[\"NU-KO\"],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-05-23T04:00:43.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-05-23T04:00:43.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-23T06:15:03.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Denfaminicogamer","url":"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/260523e","title":"「キス」で仲間を強くするRPG『エクステトラ』HDリマスター版がSteam向けに7月30日配信決定！Nintendo Switch/Switch 2/PS5版の制作も決定、美しい“キスシーン”に注目のオープニングムービーも公開"},{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/05/23/166817.html","title":"仲間にキスして覚醒させる―崩壊する東京を救うために。フリュー異色作が13年越し蘇るHD版『エクステトラ』7月30日Steam配信！PS5/スイッチ2/スイッチ版も制作へ | Game*Spark - 国内・海外ゲーム情報サイト"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":["NU-KO"],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["FURYU Corporation announced on May 23 that the HD remaster of EXSTETRA will release on Steam on July 30, 2026.","Console 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 in 2013.","The battle system centers on protagonist Ryoma absorbing energy called Ex by defeating enemies and sharing it with companions through kisses.","An opening movie featuring vocals by singer NU-KO was released on FURYU's official YouTube channel to coincide with the announcement."]}