NIS America revealed the launch date for R-Type Final 2 in the west.The shooter adventure will be releasing on April 30th for Nintendo Switch and other consoles in North America, Europe and Oceania.
In Japan, the game will be releasing one day earlier on April 29th.
Inaugural Flight Edition
In addition, pre-orders for an “Inaugural Flight Edition” have now opened. This limited edition includes a copy of the game, along with “the official soundtrack CD, a softcover art book, and a collector’s box”. It is available for pre-order via Amazon and the NIS America Online Store.
And a new Japanese trailer for the game was also shared;
About R-Type Final 2
The R-Type® Final2 Inaugural Flight Edition includes:
- R-Type® Final 2 for Nintendo Switch™
- The Artwork of R-Type® Final 2 – Softcover Art Book
- R-Type® Final 2 1-disc Official Soundtrack
- Collector’s Box
The king of shooters has returned with R-Type Final 2 Inaugural Edition. Study up on the Bydo and various R-Type ships with the The Artwork of R-Type Final 2 softcover art book, and prepare for flight with the R-Type Final 2 Official Soundtrack. This and the game come included inside of a collector’s box!
The legendary shoot-’em-up hit is back with an unparalleled R-Type experience! As the latest instalment of a series renowned for its colourful visuals and frenetic shooter action, R-Type Final 2 steps it up in its explosive debut on current platforms with 3D graphics and modernised gameplay features.
New and old players alike can shape their experience to their liking with the performance-based difficulty system and customisable ships and pilots, while experiencing classic R-Type trademarks such as the “Force” mechanic and an addictive gameplay loop. Navigate an entire universe of new and classic stages, face enemies that evolve with your performance, and blast the competition away with worldwide leaderboards in this successor to the acclaimed R-Type franchise.
Key Features
- Enhanced and Evolved: Experience R-Type’s explosive return on current platforms, where the frenetic action of the original games meets contemporary visuals and modern gameplay features such as evolving enemies.
- Universal Challenge: The performance-based difficulty system adjusts to each player’s individual experience, making this game accessible to new and old pilots alike. When you’re done decimating the alien hordes, check out the worldwide leaderboard to see how you stack up against other pilots!
- Customised Loadout: Personalise every element of your ship, including colouring, types of weapons, and decals. Additionally, choose among dozens of fighters that appeared in previous series installments, and even customise your pilot to your liking.
