R-Type Dimensions III Launches Digitally, Physical Release Delayed
R-Type Dimensions III, a remake of the classic shooter, is now available digitally on multiple platforms, with its physical release pushed to August.
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R-Type Dimensions III (Switch 1 & 2, PS5, PC)
R-Type Dimensions III is set to release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC, featuring R-Type Dimensions EX and R-Type Dimensions II. The game pays homage to Irem's classic arcade shooter series, R-Type, which was popular in the 1980s.
R-Type Dimensions 3 launch trailer – shoot ’em up game revived for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
R-Type Dimensions 3 has launched on Nintendo Switch, featuring a remake of the classic shoot 'em up series with fully reconstructed 3D graphics and enhanced gameplay modes. The game pits players against the Bydo Empire in a next-generation R-Type craft, with local co-op and customizable controls available. A physical release is planned for August.
PS5 Gets Classic Shooter Remake Today on PS Store
R-Type Dimensions III, a remake of the 1993 Super Nintendo classic R-Type III: The Third Lightning, is now available for PlayStation 5. Developed by KRITZELKRATZ 3000 and published by ININ and Tozai Games, Inc., the game features options to switch between original and remastered graphics and music, local co-op, and customizable controls.
R-Type Dimensions III is out now!
ININ Games has announced that R-Type Dimensions III is now available digitally worldwide for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox platforms. The game features a unique ability to switch between the original 1993 presentation and a reimagined 2026 version. Physical editions are set to launch on August 11, 2026.
R-Type Dimensions III Brings Back Classic Arcade Chaos
R-Type Dimensions III, a modern take on the classic shoot 'em up series, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC for £29.99. Developed by KK3 and published by ININ Games, it features rebuilt 3D visuals, enhanced effects, new gameplay features like local co-op, and retains the series' signature brutal difficulty.
7 Days to Launch: R-Type Dimensions III Incoming on May 19th!
R-Type Dimensions III is set to launch digitally on May 19th, 2026, with a new teaser trailer released to mark the occasion. Publisher ININ Games is offering a free digital key for pre-orders of the physical edition, allowing early access on May 15th. The game continues the legacy of the R-Type series with classic gameplay and modernized presentation.
A Breathtaking Rebirth of One of the Greatest Shoot ’em up Sagas Ever Told
ININ Games, in collaboration with Irem and Tozai Games, announced that R-Type Dimensions III will launch on Xbox Series X/S on May 19, 2026. This title is a ground-up remake of R-Type III: The Third Lightning, featuring enhanced visuals, new modes, and refined systems for a modern audience. The game is available for digital pre-order now.
R-Type Dimensions III physical release moved to August, but don’t despair…
The physical release of R-Type Dimensions III for Nintendo Switch has been delayed to August 11, 2026, due to manufacturing and logistics issues. Digital versions will be available on May 19th, with pre-order customers eligible for early digital access keys. The Collector's Edition, featuring a figure crafted by Wētā Workshop, is now slated for a winter 2026 release.
R-Type Dimensions 3 announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: release date]
ININ Games, in partnership with Tozai and Irem, has announced R-Type Dimensions 3 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, set for release in May 2026. The game features completely reconstructed assets with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and local cooperative play. A specific release date of May 19, 2026, was later confirmed, with physical editions delayed to August 11, 2026.
ININ Games Confirms Timely Digital Launch of R-Type Dimensions III
ININ Games has announced that R-Type Dimensions III will launch digitally on May 19, 2026, while the physical edition has been delayed to August 11, 2026, due to manufacturing constraints. The Collector's Edition, featuring a figure crafted by Wētā Workshop, is now slated for a winter 2026 release. Physical copies will include the latest game build on-disc, eliminating the need for a Day One patch.
