ININ Games has announced that R-Type Dimensions III will release on a game-key card for the Nintendo Switch 2. However, ININ Games are stating that it is trying to find a way to release it as a “real cartridge.”
In a statement on its website, ININ Games outlines the reason for the decision:
“For Nintendo Switch 2 releases, all units of a product line must use the same physical format. Because around 90% of the total production is planned for standard retail distribution (to be sold at €39.99), switching the entire run to cartridges would significantly raise manufacturing costs. This would force us to increase the retail price by at least €15.
To avoid increasing the price by this amount, we chose to release the game on a key card, which is the option that keeps the overall release sustainable. Still, we absolutely understand how important a true cartridge edition is for collectors, and we want you to know that we are continuing to explore ways to offer an alternative solution for the Special and Collectors Edition. So there is still hope for a real cartridge. We are trying everything, believe us.”
Lastly, R-Type Dimensions III launches in May 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Get the latest details below:
A Complete Modern Rebuild of the Arcade Legend
R-Type Dimensions III brings the intensity, precision, and creative enemy design of the arcade originals to a new generation. Every stage, boss, and projectile pattern has been rebuilt with high-end 3D graphics, enhanced animations, and richly detailed environments, whilst preserving the instantly recognizable atmosphere that defined R-Type’s identity.
The same applies to the original music and sound effects. With an enormous effort, everything has been rebuilt so that Players can switch seamlessly between the original and the new R-Type III at any time, offering both nostalgic authenticity and a striking modern reinterpretation.
“R-Type is a cornerstone of video game history, and working with Tozai to reimagine these classics at this scale has been an extraordinary honor,” said Felix Wagner, Publishing Producer at ININ Games. “Dimensions III is our most ambitious restoration and modernization project yet, created for long-time fans and newcomers discovering R-Type for the first time.”
Key features include:
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- A fully remastered experience with completely reconstructed assets
- Local co-op, enhanced with new scoring and survival mechanics
- Advanced mode is accessible from the start
- Customizable controls and quality-of-life features in the settings
- 3D Camera settings (normal and crazy)
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