Publisher and co-developers City Connection and Granzella have announced a release date for FZ: Formation Z, their new sidescrolling robot shoot ’em up game.

The sidescrolling shoot ’em up is launching across Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 on May 21st, worldwide.

Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a new trailer:

One of the most emblematic titles from Jaleco, Formation Z, is reborn for the modern era as a full remake featuring updated graphics and sound design.

While staying true to the classic gameplay and intuitive controls of switching between Robot and Flight forms, this version introduces brand-new weaponry and actions.

Now, the curtains rise once again on a shivering and exciting return!

Features

• Transforming Gameplay: Rule the Land or the Air!
  • Your Ixpel can transform in real-time between land and air as long as your energy lasts.
  • Will you choose the Robot Form to dominate the ground with melee attacks and precision shots, or the Flight form to rip through the battlefield at overwhelming speeds?
  • Traverse 5 vast Mission freely and carve out your own path to victory.
• Customize Performance in The Factory
  • Use FZ Points earned in missions to unlock new Ixpel and cosmetic items. Enhance your firepower by equipping modules into four available slots.
  • Whether you build a well-balanced Ixpel with no openings or specialize one trait to its absolute limit is entirely up to you.
  • With Part swaps, different colours, and stickers, the joy of building your ultimate style is yours to discover.
• Challenge Your Limits in Score Attack
  • Once a mission is cleared, Score Attack Mode is unlocked.
  • You can challenge individual mission to beat your personal best, with high scores recorded for each area.
  • Use your fully customized machine to rewrite the record books.
• Extensive Archives: Record Your Path Through Battle.
  • War Record: Tracks total enemies defeated, sortie counts for each Ixpel, and more.
  • Enemy Data: A detailed encyclopedia of every foe you’ve taken down.
  • Gallery: Unlock stunning artwork by completing specific in-game conditions.
  • As you fight, your legacy grows. Keep battling to complete your records!