The NIS Online store has opened preorders for R-Type Final 3 Evolved Special Edition for PlayStation 5, with shipping scheduled for spring of 2023.

The special edition release of developer Granzella's Unreal Engine 5 shoot-em-up title includes the physical release of the game, bundled with the "Starfighter" dual CD soundtrack and R-9A Arrowhead Keychain Light. The digital soundtrack EP, featuring six original tracks by Granzella Music, is now available for streaming on Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music Unlimited.

Preorders have also opened for the Special Edition & R-Type Original Sound Box bundle. Also sold separately, the R-Type Sound Box vinyl set ships on five analog records, decorated with illustrations by series graphic designer Akio. The vinyl box includes a digital download code for 370 music tracks.

R-Type Final 3 Evolved for PlayStation 5 is scheduled for relase on April 25th in North America. The PS5 release features exclusive stages designed by R-Type Final 2 director Kazuma Kujo, along with new launch sequence scenes.


From the product page:

Based on the side-view shooter "R-Type Final 2" released in April 2021, the game offers an overwhelming package for a side-view shooter: enhanced expression technology taking advantage of the PlayStation 5's features, over 100 player aircraft and more than 20 stages with those from the PlayStation 4 version plus seven new ones.　This title will also feature a metaverse lobby set in the world of R-Type for the "Competition Mode," a multiplayer mode allowing up to 6 players to compete for scores.

NIS America Online Store - R-Type Final 3 Evolved Special Edition (PS5)

NIS America Online Store - R-Type Final 3 Evolved Special Edition (PS5) & R-Type Original Sound Box Bundle

Apple Music - R-Type Final 3 Evolved Soundtrack

YouTube Music - R-Type Final 3 Evolved Soundtrack

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R-Type Final 3 Evolved is available now on PS5! ✈

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