The R-TYPE series is active through a crossover DLC for FZ: Formation Z and a troubled remake, R-Type Dimensions III, that is receiving post-launch fixes before its Western physical edition ships.
The R-TYPE series appeared in two distinct contexts in early June 2026. City Connection released the R-9Aix Extra Arrow DLC for FZ: Formation Z on June 4, bringing the iconic R-9 ship from the R-TYPE series into a remake of Jaleco's Formation Z. The DLC transforms the aircraft into a robot and equips it with signature weapons including missiles, lasers, and the Force. It costs 550 yen and was available on PS5 at launch, with PC and Xbox Series X|S versions following later the same day.
Separately, the full remake of Irem's R-TYPE III, titled R-Type Dimensions III, faced a difficult launch. Developed by KRITZELKRATZ 3000 and published by ININ Games, the PC version launched on Steam on May 19 and received mostly negative reviews and a Metacritic score of 55. Players reported problems with the wave cannon's hit detection and a lack of fidelity to the original. ININ Games responded on June 2 with a schedule of three patches: mid-June, early July, and mid-July. The publisher also announced it would recruit experienced community members and additional testers from multiple regions, including Japan, using the Steam version to improve the game.
The Western physical edition of R-Type Dimensions III will not enter production until the issues are resolved. The Japanese physical edition, published by Tozai Games, is not affected. The game is available 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.
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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.