Steam News23 January 20265mo ago

New Trailer just released!

Check out the new Trailer! View store page Arriving May 2026 R-Type Dimensions III is on track for release in May of 2026.

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changedCheck out the new Trailer!View store page

addedArriving May 2026R-Type Dimensions III is on track for release in May of 2026. We're hard at work to give you the definitive remake of R-Type III: The Third Lightning, that both old and new fans deserve.

addedR-Type Dimensions III in short:Faithful Remake of R-Type III: The Third Lightning: Bringing back a real shoot em up legend from the 90s to new and old audiences alike.

addedR-Type Dimensions III in short:Re-scored with a new rocky soundtrack that pushes forward: A completely new rocky arrangement that stays true to the iconic 16bit soundscapes of the original.

addedR-Type Dimensions III in short:Switch between Remake and Original: Both graphics and sound can be switched seamlessly on the push of a button between the home console original and the fresh new remake.

addedR-Type Dimensions III in short:Packed with Features: Local 2-player coop (Steam Remote Play enabled), infinity Mode with unlimited lives, various 3D and 2D graphics filters, and more.

R-Type Dimensions III changes

changedView store page

addedR-Type Dimensions III is on track for release in May of 2026. We're hard at work to give you the definitive remake of R-Type III: The Third Lightning, that both old and new fans deserve.

addedFaithful Remake of R-Type III: The Third Lightning: Bringing back a real shoot em up legend from the 90s to new and old audiences alike.

addedRe-scored with a new rocky soundtrack that pushes forward: A completely new rocky arrangement that stays true to the iconic 16bit soundscapes of the original.

addedSwitch between Remake and Original: Both graphics and sound can be switched seamlessly on the push of a button between the home console original and the fresh new remake.

Check out the new Trailer!

View store page

Arriving May 2026

R-Type Dimensions III is on track for release in May of 2026. We're hard at work to give you the definitive remake of R-Type III: The Third Lightning, that both old and new fans deserve.

Completely rebuilt in modern 3D graphics and accompanied by a fresh rocky re-imagining of the iconic original soundtrack, the lightning is already crackling in the air.

So, get ready to dive back into the fight against the menacing BYDO empire quite soon in R-Type Dimensions III!

R-Type Dimensions III in short:

Faithful Remake of R-Type III: The Third Lightning:
Bringing back a real shoot em up legend from the 90s to new and old audiences alike.
Completely rebuilt in high detail 3D graphics:
The gorgeous spritework of 1993 accurately translated into modern 3D graphics.
Re-scored with a new rocky soundtrack that pushes forward:
A completely new rocky arrangement that stays true to the iconic 16bit soundscapes of the original.
Switch between Remake and Original:
Both graphics and sound can be switched seamlessly on the push of a button between the home console original and the fresh new remake.
Packed with Features:
Local 2-player coop (Steam Remote Play enabled), infinity Mode with unlimited lives, various 3D and 2D graphics filters, and more.

Still love physical games?

Check out the physical release and pre-order the limited Collector's Edition only until February 9th!

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Steam News / 23 January 2026

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