The game is expected to be available on PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam / Epic Games Store
Kodoani.com – During the “Granzella Gathering 2024” live presentation on Friday, Granzella announced that the game R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos will be delayed again until 2025. The game was originally scheduled for a summer 2023 release in the West for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. However, after its initial delay to fall 2024, this is the second delay for the title.
Release information
NIS America will publish the game in English and describes R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos as follows:
“Defeat your opponents in R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos – the ultimate turn-based tactical shooter collection! For the first time, two classic R-Type Tactics games are combined and released on modern gaming systems, with an army of unique units, ready to fight through dozens of levels. All brought to life with Unreal Engine 5 graphics. Rich campaigns allow you to join both the Bydo Empire and confront them. In addition, competitive online play will put you in intense battles with other players.”
History of the R-Type series
R-Type is a popular arcade shooter series, first released in 1987. R-Type Final was released on the PlayStation 2 in 2003, and two installments of R-Type Tactics were released on the PlayStation Portable in 2007 and 2009. Tōzai Games then released R-Type Dimensions—a compilation of the first two R-Type games—on PC via Steam in November 2018.
In 2023, R-Type Final 3 Evolved was released by NIS America for PlayStation 5 in North America and Europe in April. Previously, R-Type Final 2 was also released globally in April 2021 for PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC via Steam.