R-Type Dimensions III Steam news

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• Review score44% positive
• Total reviews61
• Release dateMay 18, 2026
• DeveloperKRITZELKRATZ 3000
• PublisherININ, Tozai Games, Inc.

Genres: Action

Company pages: Developer: KRITZELKRATZ 3000Publisher: ININ, Tozai Games, Inc.

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R-Type Dimensions III Steam news

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• A quick notice on the Artbook DLCs - 23 September 2026

  Notice:The following DLCs and bundles will be retired from sale on September 30th (10 am PST):R-Type Dimensions III - Artbook (4665810)R-Type Dimensions III - Heritage Artbook (4665820)R-Type Dimensions III - Deluxe Edition Bundle (74918)R-Type Dimensions III - Ultimate Edition Bundle (74919)After September 30th, these DLCs (and their respective bundles) will become unavailable for purchase on the Steam storefront. Existing owners will, of course, still be able to download the content even after de-listing from the store.Both OSTs, Remastered Tracks (4665780) and Classic Tracks (4665770), will remain available for purchase and are unaffected.In addition, we are planning to show our appreciation to those dedicated fans who purchased these DLCs and bundles with a goodie. Details on how to receive this will be communicated soon.A word on Patch 3:We understand you've all been waiting for ne…

• R-Type Dimensions III — Patch 1.0.2 is now live - 26 June 2026

  About two weeks ago, we released our first large patch for R-Type Dimensions III, which already addressed a lot of the most pressing and entirely valid issues the community raised. Our second patch is focused - besides a variety of improvements in the categories graphics and audio - primarily on mechanical accuracy in gameplay. We want to pay a faithful tribute to the original, and we hope these changes reflect that commitment.General:Fixed 2D charging animation playing in reverseAdjusted 2D charging animation speed to match originalFixed the game time jumping far ahead when alt-tabbingAdded 3D Wave Cannon muzzle flash particles for the different charge levelsFixed spelling/grammar errors in the French localizationFixed Cyclone Force Capsule Laser being spammable during level transitionsAdded delay before Capsule Laser Pit Unit shots can turnFixed audio issues with the charge sound effe…

• R-Type Dimensions III — Patch 1.0.1. Now Live - 11 June 2026

  Since our improvement initiative announcement on June 2, our teams have been working through community feedback to address the issues identified at launch. This first patch covers a broad range of fixes and improvements across gameplay, collision, audio, and visuals. As outlined in our previous post, the Steam version serves as the primary platform for testing and validating improvements, meaning today's patch applies to Steam only. Console versions will follow once platform-specific certification and testing procedures are complete. Below is a full overview of what's included: Controls & ConfigurationLeft and right shoulder buttons can now be freely configured Hyper Mode beam change and the beam/scanline toggles can now be assigned to action buttons Gameplay Fixes Fixed random deaths in Stage 6 caused by Bydo enemies hitting the player while still inside the dimension hole Fixed Stage…

• Our plans with R-Type Dimensions III going forward. - 2 June 2026

  Community Feedback Drives New Development Roadmap, Expanded QA ProcessSince the digital launch of R-Type Dimensions III on May 19, the team at ININ has closely monitored player feedback across all channels. While many players and media outlets have praised the game, we recognize that members of the R-Type community have raised important concerns regarding several aspects of the release.Today, we want to share the steps we are taking to address this feedback and ensure that R-Type Dimensions III delivers the experience that fans of this legendary series deserve.Listening to the CommunityOur goal has always been to create a collection that honors the legacy of R-Type and celebrates one of gaming’s most iconic shoot-'em-up franchises. We take that feedback seriously and accept responsibility for addressing it.A Community-Guided Improvement ProcessOver the past days, our teams have carefull…

• A brief message to Day 1 Players - 21 May 2026

  Dear players...Thank you for your enthusiasm and your feedback.Following yesterday’s digital release of R-Type Dimensions III, we have received numerous feedback from you, the fans, regarding bugs, technical issues like hitbox/collision problems, affecting the game experience.First and foremost, we want to sincerely thank every one of you who has shared detailed feedback about the issue you’ve encountered. Your feedback means a lot to us and it helps us identify and fix issues more efficiently.Our development team is fully aware of the situation and is hard at work on fixes and improvements, with some crashes on Xbox being our top priority right now. We have been going through reported issues across affected areas, and we will evaluate how to mitigate those issues as soon as as possible.We understand the frustration these problems have caused and truly appreciate the community’s patienc…

• The Third Lightning strikes again: R-Type Dimensions III is Available Now! - 19 May 2026

  R-Type Dimensions III is here!Check the launch trailer:The Third Lightning strikes again:R-Type III: The Third Lightning has returned in a big and three-dimensional way.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, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.Featuring:A fully remastered experience with completely reconstructed assets - Both graphics and music switchable on the click of a button!Local co-op, enhanced with new scoring and survival mechanicsCustomizable controls and quality-of-life features in the settingsInfinite Mode to make things a bit easier and just continue on death3D Camera settings (normal and crazy)Three Bundles, lots of Goodies:You haven't played R-Type Dimensions EX…

• New Trailer just released! - 23 January 2026

  Check out the new Trailer!Arriving 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.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 sta…

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