Formation Z exists as a classic arcade title included in the Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, and as a full remake, FZ: Formation Z, which received a crossover DLC aircraft from R-Type in June 2026.
Formation Z, a Jaleco arcade title from the 1980s, is currently represented in two forms. The original game is one of 20 confirmed titles in the Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, announced by Gravity Game Arise in July 2026. The collection compiles 32 classic arcade games from the 1980s and 1990s, with 12 titles still to be revealed, and will launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam with physical editions for Switch and PS5. The collection includes modern preservation features such as DIP Switch reproduction, CRT filter, rewind, and quick save/load.
Separately, a full remake titled FZ: Formation Z exists and received a crossover DLC in June 2026. City Connection released the R-9Aix Extra Arrow DLC, which brings the R-9 ship from the R-Type series into FZ: Formation Z. The aircraft transforms into a robot and carries signature weapons including missiles, lasers, and the Force. The DLC launched on PS5 first, with PC and Xbox Series X|S versions following the same day, and costs 550 yen. It matches the pre-order bonus from the limited physical edition of the remake.
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Gravity Game Arise announced on July 8, 2026, that it will release JALECO ARCADE COLLECTION Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The two volumes together contain 32 arcade titles originally published by Jaleco during the 1980s and 1990s. Twenty of those titles have been revealed so far, with the remaining 12 to be announced later. Vol. 1 includes City Connection, Formation Z, Takeda Shingen, The Lord of King, Butasan, Tenseiryū, Cybattler, Field Combat, P-47: The Freedom Fighter, and Naughty Boy. Vol. 2 includes Exerion, E.D.F. Earth Defense Force, Makai Densetsu, Iga Ninpō Den, Plus Alpha, Pop Flamer, Rod Land, Soldam, Argus, and Phantasm. Physical editions are planned for Switch and PS5. The collection includes optional features such as overseas versions of some titles, DIP switch reproduction for difficulty and lives, a CRT filter, selectable rapid fire from 10 to 30 shots per second, a rewind function, and quick save and load. Release dates and prices have not been announced.
Jun 4
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.