Clear River Games announced R-Type Delta HD Boosted, a remaster of the IREM-developed shoot ’em up from 1998. The shoot ’em up remaster is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2025, and physical editions will be available for PS5 and Switch.
Lastly, here’s an overview, via Clear River Games:
Originally taking the world by storm in 1998, this dark sci-fi masterpiece returns 27 years later to take center stage complete with updated HD visuals and a whole host of modern quality of life features.
If you’re new to the game, let us set the scene for your soon-to-take-off epic journey into the stars…
The year is 2163, and the badly damaged R-9A Arrowhead has just returned to earth after defeating the Bydo Empire, and is recovered by the battle cruiser, Croque Monsieur. Peace doesn’t last for long though, because one year later, deadly objects begin to fall from the sky. Control is lost over the deadly Moritz-G orbiting annihilation platform, and a city is destroyed. Its advanced defense systems make it almost impossible to approach….but the military responds by deploying the R9all Delta, a prototype ship that is the last hope for humanity. This desperate battle is where R-Type Delta HD Boosted begins!
Keen starship pilots will face battles with three formidable ships, each armed with deadly Delta Attacks and formidable Force mechanics, ensuring that R-Type Delta HD Boosted remains as challenging and atmospheric as it’s ever been. Featuring minimalist late-’90s storytelling and sharp polygon graphics, it’s the definitive version of a timeless classic. Whether you’re a returning veteran or a first-time pilot, R-Type Delta HD Boosted is an essential experience in shoot-’em-up history.
If you’ve never experienced this essential piece of gaming history before, your time is now!
