NIS America has confirmed that R-Type Final 2, a sequel to R-Type Final released in 2004, and the first R-Type game in over a decade, will be available on April 30, 2021 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, in a special physical edition titled “Inaugural Flight Edition”.

The legendary shoot'em Up is back with an R-Type experience like no other! As the latest installment in a series renowned for its colorful graphics and frenetic action, R-Type Final 2 ramps up by making an explosive entry into today's video game platforms, featuring 3D graphics and modernized gameplay. New and old players alike can shape their gaming experience the way they want, thanks to a performance-based difficulty system, as well as customizable ships and pilots. However, the characteristics of a classic R-Type, such as “Force” mechanics and addicting gameplay, are also present. Players will have to navigate the universe, made up of classic and never-before-seen levels, face enemies that evolve based on their performance, and take out the competition to fight their way to the top of the world rankings.

Game Features

• Upgraded & Evolved: Be a part of R-Type's explosive return to today's platforms, where the frenetic action of the original episodes meets modernized graphics and gameplay.
  
• A universal challenge: the performance-based difficulty system adjusts to each player's own experience, to make this game accessible to everyone. After clearing out all the alien hordes, players can take a look a at the world leaderboard to compete against other pilots.
  
• Your pilot, your ship: each element of your ship can be personalized, from colors, to types of weapons, to stickers. In addition, choose from ten ships present in the previous episodes of the series and customize your pilot as you wish.

The “Inaugural Flight” edition Includes

• The R-Type game ️ Final 2
• The soundtrack of the game on CD
• The mini artbook "The Artwork of R-Type Final 2"
• A collector's box

R-Type Final 2 will be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on April 30, 2021!

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