Granzella’s acclaimed turn-based strategy collection, R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos, officially launches today, March 12th, 2026, in Japan.
The highly anticipated title is now available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S, cementing its return as a celebrated franchise on modern hardware.
Multi-language localization ensures wider accessibility, with support for English and Japanese audio, and text options in English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.
International fans can look forward to NIS America’s planned release for consoles and Steam, currently slated for June 2026 for PC.
In the interim, the Japanese version offers full language support, giving eager players an early opportunity to dive into Granzella’s tactical universe.
The game can be purchased digitally or, in Japan, as a physical edition for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 (game key card), and PlayStation 5.
The standard edition is priced at 6,380 yen (tax included), with a collector’s limited edition—featuring a 1/100 scale Rwf-9AG Arrow-Head GR Army Specs model and three acrylic stands—available for 18,920 yen (tax included). R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos was initially unveiled in 2022 as a remake collection of the two classic PSP titles—R-Type Tactics (known in Western regions as R-Type: Command) and R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate.
After multiple delays shifting its release from an expected 2023 launch window through 2025, the final confirmed release date for Japan is a major milestone for both the developer and dedicated fans. Despite its legacy in the shoot ’em up and tactical RPG genres, Granzella has faced significant business challenges over the past few years, including revenue downturns and wage payment issues.
In May 2025, the developer reported it had completed repayments to employees for previous salary deferrals, following attention from the Kanazawa Labour Standards Inspection Office and related reporting by media outlets like NHK One.
Granzella clarified that payment delays stemmed from declining business performance between May 2023 and May 2025, but asserted outstanding wages had since been settled in installments. The stakes are high, as the success of R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos and the forthcoming Final Formation remake are critical for stabilizing Granzella’s future.
According to the game’s official Japanese website and Western publisher NIS America, the Western console and PC release window is currently set for 2026, with more detailed launch information pending.
Players seeking to experience the series’ unique blend of side-scrolling action and turn-based strategy can deploy forces in both classic campaigns and all-new third campaign content, featuring hundreds of ships, branching missions, and competitive online play. As described by Granzella, the collection challenges players to outsmart the relentless Bydo in a battle for humanity’s future, with the innovative mix of tactics and iconic R-Type gameplay now available on modern platforms.
R-Type Tactics II also makes its Western debut as part of this definitive anthology.
For fans and newcomers alike, R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos represents both a revival of an underappreciated gem and a hopeful turning point for its developer.
The highly anticipated title is now available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S, cementing its return as a celebrated franchise on modern hardware.
Multi-language localization ensures wider accessibility, with support for English and Japanese audio, and text options in English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.
International fans can look forward to NIS America’s planned release for consoles and Steam, currently slated for June 2026 for PC.
In the interim, the Japanese version offers full language support, giving eager players an early opportunity to dive into Granzella’s tactical universe.
The game can be purchased digitally or, in Japan, as a physical edition for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 (game key card), and PlayStation 5.
The standard edition is priced at 6,380 yen (tax included), with a collector’s limited edition—featuring a 1/100 scale Rwf-9AG Arrow-Head GR Army Specs model and three acrylic stands—available for 18,920 yen (tax included). R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos was initially unveiled in 2022 as a remake collection of the two classic PSP titles—R-Type Tactics (known in Western regions as R-Type: Command) and R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate.
After multiple delays shifting its release from an expected 2023 launch window through 2025, the final confirmed release date for Japan is a major milestone for both the developer and dedicated fans. Despite its legacy in the shoot ’em up and tactical RPG genres, Granzella has faced significant business challenges over the past few years, including revenue downturns and wage payment issues.
In May 2025, the developer reported it had completed repayments to employees for previous salary deferrals, following attention from the Kanazawa Labour Standards Inspection Office and related reporting by media outlets like NHK One.
Granzella clarified that payment delays stemmed from declining business performance between May 2023 and May 2025, but asserted outstanding wages had since been settled in installments. The stakes are high, as the success of R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos and the forthcoming Final Formation remake are critical for stabilizing Granzella’s future.
According to the game’s official Japanese website and Western publisher NIS America, the Western console and PC release window is currently set for 2026, with more detailed launch information pending.
Players seeking to experience the series’ unique blend of side-scrolling action and turn-based strategy can deploy forces in both classic campaigns and all-new third campaign content, featuring hundreds of ships, branching missions, and competitive online play. As described by Granzella, the collection challenges players to outsmart the relentless Bydo in a battle for humanity’s future, with the innovative mix of tactics and iconic R-Type gameplay now available on modern platforms.
R-Type Tactics II also makes its Western debut as part of this definitive anthology.
For fans and newcomers alike, R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos represents both a revival of an underappreciated gem and a hopeful turning point for its developer.
