R-Type Tactics I・II Cosmos is now planned for release in 2025. The tactical role-playing game compilation will launch for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, along with Windows through Steam and the Epic Games Store.

The update posted to Kickstarter reads, "Today, we regret to inform you that we have an update regarding the launch date of this title. The release date, which was previously announced as 'planned for autumn 2024', is now being changed to 'planned for 2025'. We deeply and sincerely apologize for having to deliver this news to all of you who have been looking forward to it."

Developer Granzella and lead game designer Kazuma Kujo launched the crowdfunding campaign for additional content production in an effort to add a total of 24 new missions, with voiceover support for the new contents' logbook.

Developed by Irem, R-Type Tactics for PlayStation Portable saw an English-language release in 2008 under the title "R-Type Command." R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate launched the following year in Japan, featuring familiar spacefaring units from the franchise, including trans-dimensional fighters, space battleships, and Bydo weapons. Music for both games is by Yuki Iwai.

R-TYPE TACTICS I • II COSMOS Limited Edition and R-Type Final 3 Evolved Special Edition for PlayStation 5 ships from the NIS Online Store.


From the product page:

Outsmart and outgun your opponent in R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos, the ultimate turn-based strategy shoot-'em-up collection! This two-game combination of the classic R-Type Tactics titles arrives on modern consoles for the first time, equipped with an armada of unique units to deploy across dozens of levels, all visually realized in Unreal Engine 5. Multiple campaigns allow you to take on the Bydo Empire or even play as them yourself, while competitive online play lets you square off against others.

Kickstarter - R-TYPE TACTICS I・II COSMOS Additional Content Production

NIS America Online Store - R-TYPE TACTICS I • II COSMOS Limited Edition / R-Type Final 3 Evolved Special Edition (PS5) /

[お礼] 本日は『グランゼーラの集い2024』をご視聴いただき、誠にありがとうございました。『R-TYPE TACTICS I・II COSMOS』の発売が「2025年発売予定」に延期となりますことお詫び申し上げます。
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— ゲームのグランゼーラ公式 (@granzella_games) September 6, 2024