ININ Games has announced R-Type Dimensions III, an exciting new follow-up to the beloved shoot ’em up franchise.
R-Type Dimensions III is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PS5 with a release set for sometime in May 2026.
“R-Type is a cornerstone of video game history, and working with Tozai to reimagine these classics at this scale has been an extraordinary honor,” said Felix Wagner, Publishing Producer at ININ Games in a press release. “Dimensions III is our most ambitious restoration and modernization project yet, created for long-time fans and newcomers discovering R-Type for the first time.”
Here’s a rundown on the new sequel, plus a reveal trailer:
R-Type Dimensions III is a major new milestone in one of gaming’s most iconic shoot ’em up series. Developed in close cooperation with Tozai and Irem, the license owner, and the original creator of R-Type, this new project represents one of the most ambitious and significant undertakings in ININ’s history.
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds and expanded gameplay modes to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
A Landmark Project for ININ Games
As one of ININ’s most extensive projects to date, R-Type Dimensions III emphasizes precision craftsmanship, technical ambition, and deep respect for one of gaming’s most influential arcade properties.
A Complete Modern Rebuild of the Arcade Legend
R-Type Dimensions III brings the intensity, precision, and creative enemy design of the arcade originals to a new generation. Every stage, boss, and projectile pattern has been rebuilt with high-end 3D graphics, enhanced animations, and richly detailed environments, whilst preserving the instantly recognizable atmosphere that defined R-Type’s identity.
The same applies to the original music and sound effects. With an enormous effort, everything has been rebuilt so that Players can switch seamlessly between the original and the new R-Type III at any time, offering both nostalgic authenticity and a striking modern reinterpretation.
Key features:
- A fully remastered experience with completely reconstructed assets
- Local co-op, enhanced with new scoring and survival mechanics
- Advanced mode is accessible from the start
- Customizable controls and quality-of-life features in the settings
- 3D Camera settings (normal and crazy)
