Granzella announced R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos has been delayed to 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Epic Games Store and Steam. The upcoming strategy RPG collection was originally intended to release in summer 2023.
During an official live-stream hosted by Granzella, the company announced R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos was delayed to “not so late in the year” 2024. An exact reason for the delay was not given, but Granzella plans to share more information about the game in late July 2023. Granzella apologizes for the delay and hopes fans look forward to the new release next year.
Here’s an overview of R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos, via NIS America:
About R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos
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!
