Granzella released a new trailer for strategy RPG collection R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos and confirmed that a release date will be revealed in late September 2025, along with other information. Considering the timing, it’s likely that the release date of R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos will be revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2025 or slightly before.
R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos releases in 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Epic Games Store and Steam. Lastly, here’s an overview of the collection, via NIS America:
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.
Key Features
- New Frontiers: Along with the debut of R-Type Tactics II in the West, both this title and R-Type Tactics I make their way from the PSP to modern consoles for the first time!
- Whose Side Are You On?: Multiple campaigns for each faction, as well as branching storylines in R-Type Tactics II, allow for a unique gameplay experience across both titles while fleshing out the world of R-Type and the origins of the sinister Bydo Empire.
- Destroy the Competition: Face off against other players online in both R-Type Tactics I and R-Type Tactics II!
- An Unreal Makeover: Both titles have been remade using Unreal Engine 5, creating a collection that’s both strategically engaging and visually enthralling!
