Granzella has announced another delay for their upcoming tactical re-release, R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos. Originally set for a fall 2024 release, fans will now have to wait until 2025 to experience the game on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5.
In this exciting collection, humanity’s struggle against the Bydo continues, requiring players to outsmart and outmaneuver the relentless enemies. The twist? You might find yourself fighting alongside the very foes you were ordered to destroy. R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos blends the classic side-scrolling, shoot-’em-up action the series is famous for with tactical, turn-based strategy gameplay, delivering a unique R-Type experience.
Remade with the power of Unreal Engine 5, this two-game collection will soon be available on modern platforms, with R-Type Tactics II making its debut in the West for the first time. Players can command their forces through multiple campaigns, taking on the roles of both the Space Corps and the Bydo. Additionally, competitive online play lets you prove your tactical prowess against other players.
The collection is brimming with content, featuring hundreds of ships and levels across both games, branching missions, and a new third campaign exclusive to R-Type Tactics II. Here are some of the standout features:
– **New Frontiers**: R-Type Tactics II makes its Western debut, with both titles transitioning from the PSP to modern consoles.
– **Whose Side Are You On?**: Engage in unique gameplay experiences through multiple campaigns and branching storylines that delve deeper into the lore of R-Type and the origins of the Bydo Empire.
– **Destroy the Competition**: Challenge other players in online matches across both games.
– **An Unreal Makeover**: Both titles have been completely remade using Unreal Engine 5, ensuring a visually stunning and strategically engaging experience.
R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos promises to deliver an out-of-this-world tactical adventure. Keep an eye out for its release in 2025 and get ready to lead humanity—or the Bydo—to victory!
