On November 20, 2025, the classic shoot-em-up will return for an entirely fresh generation of gamers. Alright, older generations can also purchase and play this as well if they want.
R-Type Delta HD Boosted will be released on November 20th for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Switch, and PC. If you cannot wait until November, you'll be able to get some hands on play with the game at both gamescom and PAX West 2025.
The original was released in 1998 for the OG PlayStation. This new release will have remastered and updated HD visuals, a new opening movie, a remixed soundtrack, and "a heap" of various quality-of-life improvements.
In the year 2163, having triumphed over the Bydo Empire, the R9 was recovered and stored within a space fortress orbiting Earth. Humanity breathed a collective sigh of relief, but this was short-lived when in 2164 unidentified objects fell from the sky, followed electronic weapons systems running amok, and culminating in an ‘annihilation unit’ stored alongside the R9 suddenly going berserk, descending to Earth and beginning a wave of destruction. To bring the situation under control, the prototype test unit “R9 Delta” is deployed—marking the beginning of a new battle against the Bydo.
Running in silky smooth 60 fps and with the option to dynamically switch between the original graphics and HD visuals at the start of each gaming session, R-Type Delta HD Boosted features numerous options and new additions catering to modern gamers. The much-loved soundtrack has received a refresh,with newly-arranged compositions from Masahiko Ishida (R-Type II), as well as USP (R-Type Delta) and Chris Hülsbeck (R-Type for C64 and Amiga). There is also an option to adjust the screen size, and multiple difficult settings alongside an all-new practice mode provide players the opportunity to hone their skills before facing down the Bydo Empire for real.
R-Type Delta HD Boosted will be available digitally for Nintendo® Switch™, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox and PC on 20 November 2025. For players attending gamescom 2025, the game will have a playable preview in the Indie Arena booth (Hall 10.2 | F010 E019).
Running in silky smooth 60 fps and with the option to dynamically switch between the original graphics and HD visuals at the start of each gaming session, R-Type Delta HD Boosted features numerous options and new additions catering to modern gamers. The much-loved soundtrack has received a refresh,with newly-arranged compositions from Masahiko Ishida (R-Type II), as well as USP (R-Type Delta) and Chris Hülsbeck (R-Type for C64 and Amiga). There is also an option to adjust the screen size, and multiple difficult settings alongside an all-new practice mode provide players the opportunity to hone their skills before facing down the Bydo Empire for real.
R-Type Delta HD Boosted will be available digitally for Nintendo® Switch™, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox and PC on 20 November 2025. For players attending gamescom 2025, the game will have a playable preview in the Indie Arena booth (Hall 10.2 | F010 E019).
