R-Type Dimensions III is out on PC and Xbox Series X|S overseas, with the Japanese release delayed to July 2 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch while a patch schedule runs through mid-July. Granzella continues post-launch support for R-Type Final 2 and Final 3 Evolved, including a free crossover DLC with FZ: Formation Z that went live on July 23.
Two threads run through the R-Type coverage this year. One is Granzella's steady support for its current releases: R-Type Final 2 received a fifth-anniversary update on July 16 that added the B-1D/0 Bydo System Zero craft and new items to Pilot & War Record mode, and the same update reached R-Type Final 3 Evolved. On July 23, Granzella and City Connection released the free R-9Aix Extra Arrow DLC for both Final 2 and Final 3 Evolved, a crossover with Formation Z that transforms between a humanoid form when the Force is detached and a flight form when it is attached. Earlier, on June 19, R-Type Tactics I-II Cosmos added a PC version distributed by NIS America, with 150-plus missions and a 32-track soundtrack on streaming.
The other thread is R-Type Dimensions III, where reception shaped the release. Its PC version launched May 19 and drew mostly negative Steam reviews and a Metascore of 55, with complaints about wave cannon hit detection and fidelity to R-Type III: The Third Lightning. ININ Games outlined a patch schedule on June 2 for mid-June, early July, and mid-July, recruited community testers, and held the Western physical edition until the issues were resolved. On June 5, Tozai Games pushed the Japanese release from June 18 to July 2 so the first improvement patch would be in the box at launch.
Elsewhere the series is moving outward. The R-9Aix Extra Arrow also appeared in FZ: Formation Z on June 4 as paid DLC for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. Retro Bit and Limited Run Games set a cartridge reprint of the 1999 R-Type DX for the first quarter of 2027, priced at 7,200 yen or $44.99, running on Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and the GameCube Game Boy Player.
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ININ Games has released version 1.03 of R-Type Dimensions III, the KRITZELKRATZ 3000 remake of Irem's R-Type III. The patch overhauls boss behavior in Advance Mode stages 5 and 6, improves core gameplay systems, fixes stability and visual issues, and bundles the digital art book so console players can view it. The game launched May 19, 2026 for PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Retro Bit and Limited Run Games announced on September 16 a cartridge release of R-Type DX, the 1999 package that combines the Game Boy versions of R-TYPE and R-TYPE II. It runs on Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and the GameCube's Game Boy Player, with reported issues on the Super Famicom's Super Game Boy. The Collector's Edition costs 7,200 yen or $44.99, ships in the first quarter of 2027, and a soundtrack CD and LP are also planned.
Granzella announced on July 22, 2026, that it will release a free collaboration DLC for the side-view shooters R-Type Final 2 and R-Type Final 3 Evolved. The DLC, titled R-9Aix Extra Arrow, is a crossover with City Connection's FZ: Formation Z. It adds a new player aircraft inspired by the variable humanoid weapon Ixpel from FZ: Formation Z. When the Force is detached, the craft transforms into a humanoid form that can attack diagonally up and down. When the Force is attached, it reverts to flight form and fires wave cannons and lasers similar to the standard R-9A. The DLC will be available starting July 23, 2026, at 0:00 JST on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via DMM GAMES. The release timing for PC versions sold by NIS America on Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Microsoft Store has not yet been determined; Granzella said it will announce details on the official website and social media once decided.
Granzella released an update for R-TYPE FINAL 2 on July 16 to commemorate the game's fifth anniversary, adding the B-1D/0 Bydo System Zero player craft and new items for the Pilot & War Record mode. The update is available now on PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC (DMM GAMES). R-TYPE FINAL 3 EVOLVED on PS5 also received a version update. PC versions from NIS America (Steam, Epic, GOG, Microsoft Store) will get the update later.
Game Spark's weekly release roundup for June 29 to July 3, 2026, lists R-Type Dimensions III and Rhythm Heaven Miracle Stars as featured titles launching July 2 on multiple platforms. The roundup also includes Goemon Great Assembly!, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains, and dozens of other games across Japan and North America.
Granzella announced the PC version of R-Type Tactics I·II Cosmos will release on June 19, 2026, in Japan and June 18 in North America and Europe. The game is a remake of the fleet battle simulations R-Type Tactics and R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate, originally released in 2007 and 2009. It features updated graphics, new missions, and over 150 total missions. The PC version is distributed by NIS America on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com, priced at 6,380 yen. To mark the release, Granzella published a new trailer and made public three gift passwords that grant in-game resources: Solmonadium, Aetherium, and Bydorgen. The game previously launched on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PS4 in March 2026. A soundtrack for the game will appear on music streaming services starting June 19, with 32 tracks priced at 1,500 to 1,528 yen for the full album.
Game Spark's weekly roundup for June 14-20, 2026, lists notable new game releases across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch. Highlights include The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales on June 18-19, Pokemon Champions on June 17, and EA Sports UFC 6 on June 20.
Tozai Games announced on June 5 that the Japanese release of R-Type Dimensions III for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch has been delayed from June 18 to July 2. The delay applies to all versions of the game, including the standard physical edition, limited edition, and digital download. The company said the decision was made to incorporate quality improvements based on feedback from the PC (Steam) version and overseas console versions, which launched on May 19. The Steam version currently holds a 'Mostly Negative' user rating due to technical issues such as bugs, hit detection problems, and differences from the original 1993 game R-Type III: The Third Lightning. Distributor ININ Games previously outlined a development roadmap with patches planned for mid-June, early July, and mid-July. Tozai Games stated the delay ensures the domestic release includes the first improvement update at launch. The domestic Xbox Series X|S version, handled by ININ Games, is still scheduled for June 18 but is expected to also be delayed.
City Connection released the R-9Aix Extra Arrow DLC for FZ: Formation Z on PS5 today, with PC and Xbox Series X|S versions arriving later tonight. The aircraft, inspired by the R-TYPE series' R-9 ship, transforms into a robot and carries signature weapons like missiles, lasers, and the Force. The DLC costs 550 yen and matches the pre-order bonus from the limited physical edition.
ININ Games has announced a plan to improve "R-Type Dimensions III," the full remake of Irem's horizontal shooter "R-TYPE III" developed by KRITZELKRATZ 3000, after the PC version received mostly negative reviews on Steam and a Metascore of 55 on Metacritic. The game launched on Steam on May 19. Players reported issues including problems with the wave cannon's hit detection and a perceived lack of fidelity to the original. ININ Games responded on June 2 with a schedule of updates: a mid-June patch, followed by additional updates in early July and mid-July. To support this work, the studio will invite experienced community members and additional testers from multiple regions, including Japan, to participate in feedback and verification using the Steam version. Separately, the physical edition for Western markets will not enter production until the issues are resolved. The Japanese physical edition, published by Tozai Games, is not affected. "R-Type Dimensions III" is available now on PC and Xbox Series X|S overseas. Japanese releases for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S are scheduled for June 18, with different publishers by platform.