R-Type Dimensions III launched on PC and Xbox Series X|S overseas on May 19 to mostly negative reviews, and its Japanese release has been delayed to July 2 to incorporate the first of several planned patches.
R-Type Dimensions III, a full remake of Irem's 1993 shooter R-Type III: The Third Lightning, launched on Steam and Xbox Series X|S overseas on May 19. The PC version quickly drew mostly negative user reviews on Steam and a Metascore of 55 on Metacritic, with players reporting bugs, hit detection problems with the wave cannon, and a perceived lack of fidelity to the original game.
Developer KRITZELKRATZ 3000 and distributor ININ Games responded on June 2 with a public improvement plan. The plan outlined a schedule of three patches: mid-June, early July, and mid-July. ININ Games also said it would recruit experienced community members and additional testers from multiple regions, including Japan, to help verify fixes using the Steam version. The Western physical edition was put on hold until the issues are resolved.
On June 5, Tozai Games announced that the Japanese release of R-Type Dimensions III for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch had been delayed from June 18 to July 2. The delay applies to all versions of the game in Japan, including the standard physical edition, limited edition, and digital download. 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, was still scheduled for June 18 but was expected to also be delayed. The game was later listed as a featured title in a weekly release roundup for July 2, alongside Rhythm Heaven Miracle Stars.
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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.
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.
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.