Apology and Notice of Delay in Release of 'R-Type Dimensions III'
Tozai Games Co., Ltd. has announced a delay in the release of 'R-Type Dimensions III' for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. The release date has been changed from June 18, 2026 (Thursday) to July 2, 2026 (Thursday). The delay is to incorporate improvements based on feedback from the overseas and PC (Steam) versions, ensuring a higher quality experience at launch.
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Tozai Games Co., Ltd. announces that the release date for 'R-Type Dimensions III' for Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, and PlayStation®5, originally scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, has been changed to Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Currently, the development team is working on improvements to further enhance quality based on feedback from the overseas and PC (Steam) versions that were released earlier. Tozai Games has decided to change the release date to Thursday, July 2, 2026, in order to deliver an update reflecting these improvements that will be available from the time of launch.
[Release Date]
Previous Release Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
↓
New Release Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
[Delayed Products]
- PlayStation®5 'R-Type Dimensions III' Package Limited Edition
- PlayStation®5 'R-Type Dimensions III' Package Standard Edition
- PlayStation®5 'R-Type Dimensions III' Download Version
- Nintendo Switch™2 'R-Type Dimensions III' Package Limited Edition
- Nintendo Switch™2 'R-Type Dimensions III' Package Standard Edition
- Nintendo Switch™2 'R-Type Dimensions III' Download Version
- Nintendo Switch™ 'R-Type Dimensions III' Package Limited Edition
- Nintendo Switch™ 'R-Type Dimensions III' Package Standard Edition
- Nintendo Switch™ 'R-Type Dimensions III' Download Version
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers and stakeholders who have been waiting for the release, and we appreciate your understanding as this is to deliver a product of higher quality.
Product Overview
Product Name: R-Type Dimensions III
Genre: High-density tactical violence shooting game
Compatible Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5
*PC and Xbox versions are released by ININ
Publisher: Tozai Games Co., Ltd.
Release Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Price:
- Package Edition: Nintendo Switch 2: 6,930 yen (tax incl.), Nintendo Switch, PS5: 5,940 yen (tax incl.)
- Limited Edition: Nintendo Switch 2: 10,780 yen (tax incl.), Nintendo Switch, PS5: 9,790 yen (tax incl.)
- Download Version: Nintendo Switch 2: 6,930 yen (tax incl.), Nintendo Switch, PS5: 5,940 yen (tax incl.)
Number of Players: 1-2 players (supports offline 2-player simultaneous play)
Official Website: https://tozaigames.co.jp/products/rd3/
Trailer: https://youtu.be/PFTFggTs4Ko
Copyright: © 1993, 2026 IREM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INC. All rights reserved. Licensed by Tozai, Inc. Tozai Games is a trademark of Tozai, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
[About Tozai Games]
Tozai Games Co., Ltd. was established in August 2011 in collaboration with Takuya Sakano, lead game designer of the 'Spelunker' series, Sheila Boughten, founder and president of Tozai Inc. (USA), co-founders, and special advisor Scott Tsumura. The company holds exclusive commercialization rights in the Japanese market for the globally popular IPs 'Lode Runner' and 'Spelunker', providing various products and services using these titles. It is also dedicated to the revival and revitalization of classic games such as 'R-Type Dimensions' and the 'IREM Collection'. For more information, please visit https://tozaigames.co.jp/.
Currently, the development team is working on improvements to further enhance quality based on feedback from the overseas and PC (Steam) versions that were released earlier. Tozai Games has decided to change the release date to Thursday, July 2, 2026, in order to deliver an update reflecting these improvements that will be available from the time of launch.
[Release Date]
Previous Release Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
↓
New Release Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
[Delayed Products]
- PlayStation®5 'R-Type Dimensions III' Package Limited Edition
- PlayStation®5 'R-Type Dimensions III' Package Standard Edition
- PlayStation®5 'R-Type Dimensions III' Download Version
- Nintendo Switch™2 'R-Type Dimensions III' Package Limited Edition
- Nintendo Switch™2 'R-Type Dimensions III' Package Standard Edition
- Nintendo Switch™2 'R-Type Dimensions III' Download Version
- Nintendo Switch™ 'R-Type Dimensions III' Package Limited Edition
- Nintendo Switch™ 'R-Type Dimensions III' Package Standard Edition
- Nintendo Switch™ 'R-Type Dimensions III' Download Version
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers and stakeholders who have been waiting for the release, and we appreciate your understanding as this is to deliver a product of higher quality.
Product Overview
Product Name: R-Type Dimensions III
Genre: High-density tactical violence shooting game
Compatible Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5
*PC and Xbox versions are released by ININ
Publisher: Tozai Games Co., Ltd.
Release Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Price:
- Package Edition: Nintendo Switch 2: 6,930 yen (tax incl.), Nintendo Switch, PS5: 5,940 yen (tax incl.)
- Limited Edition: Nintendo Switch 2: 10,780 yen (tax incl.), Nintendo Switch, PS5: 9,790 yen (tax incl.)
- Download Version: Nintendo Switch 2: 6,930 yen (tax incl.), Nintendo Switch, PS5: 5,940 yen (tax incl.)
Number of Players: 1-2 players (supports offline 2-player simultaneous play)
Official Website: https://tozaigames.co.jp/products/rd3/
Trailer: https://youtu.be/PFTFggTs4Ko
Copyright: © 1993, 2026 IREM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INC. All rights reserved. Licensed by Tozai, Inc. Tozai Games is a trademark of Tozai, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
[About Tozai Games]
Tozai Games Co., Ltd. was established in August 2011 in collaboration with Takuya Sakano, lead game designer of the 'Spelunker' series, Sheila Boughten, founder and president of Tozai Inc. (USA), co-founders, and special advisor Scott Tsumura. The company holds exclusive commercialization rights in the Japanese market for the globally popular IPs 'Lode Runner' and 'Spelunker', providing various products and services using these titles. It is also dedicated to the revival and revitalization of classic games such as 'R-Type Dimensions' and the 'IREM Collection'. For more information, please visit https://tozaigames.co.jp/.
FAQ
What kind of game is 'R-Type Dimensions III'?
It is a high-density tactical violence shooting game.
What is included in the limited edition?
The press release does not specify the contents of the limited edition.
Who is releasing the PC and Xbox versions?
They are released by ININ.