{"id":137076,"date":"2026-05-05T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-200794"},"modified":"2026-05-05T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T17:00:00","slug":"r-type-dimensions-iii-switch-1-2-physical-release-hit-with-delay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2026\/05\/05\/r-type-dimensions-iii-switch-1-2-physical-release-hit-with-delay\/","title":{"rendered":"R-Type Dimensions III Switch 1 &amp; 2 Physical Release Hit With Delay"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/a291f67c39843\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/a291f67c39843\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/a291f67c39843\/large.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<aside class=\"object object-youtube\">\n<figure class=\"youtube\" data-videoid=\"CeBC5enVgyw\" data-start=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CeBC5enVgyw?rel=0&amp;hd=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;autohide=1\">\n<p>[embedded content]<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/r-type-dimensions-iii\">R-Type Dimensions III<\/a>&#8216;s physical release has been hit with a delay, just two weeks before the game&#8217;s launch on Switch 1 &amp; 2, publisher ININ Games has announced.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming remake of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/snes\/r-type_iii_the_third_lightning\">R-Type III: The Third Lightning<\/a> is still launching on <strong>19th May 2026<\/strong> on the eShop, but <a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/iningames.com\/products\/r-type-dimensions-iii-nintendo-switch-2-uk-version-cartridge\">the physical version<\/a> has now been pushed back to <strong>11th August<\/strong> due to &#8220;ongoing global manufacturing and logistics constraints&#8221;. This delay has also affected the Collector&#8217;s Edition, which will now launch in the winter.<\/p>\n<p>Definitely a bit of a shame for physical collectors, but ININ says that the decision was made to maintain production standards and ensure a quality product is delivered, when ready.<\/p>\n<p>It also emphasises that the latest game build will be on the cartridge when it&#8217;s ready to ship, so no need for a Day One patch.<\/p>\n<p>Just in case you&#8217;re unaware of R-Type Dimensions III, or just want a refresher, here&#8217;s a rundown of what to expect from Tozai Games&#8217; latest remake:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>R-Type Dimensions III<\/em> brings the intensity, precision, and creative enemy design of the arcade originals to a new generation. Every stage, boss, and projectile pattern has been rebuilt with high-end 3D graphics, enhanced animations, and richly detailed environments, whilst preserving the instantly recognizable atmosphere that defined R-Type\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n<p>The same applies to the original music and sound effects. With an enormous effort, everything has been rebuilt so that Players can switch seamlessly between the original and the new R-Type III at any time, offering both nostalgic authenticity and a striking modern reinterpretation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key features include:<br \/>&#8211;<\/strong> A fully remastered experience with completely reconstructed assets<br \/><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> Local co-op, enhanced with new scoring and survival mechanics<br \/><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> Advanced mode is accessible from the start<br \/><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> Customizable controls and quality-of-life features in the settings<br \/><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> 3D Camera settings (normal and crazy<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- cache: html:nintendolife.com\/ssl\/nintendo-switch-2\/related-articles:87988 @ 1778053902 --><\/p>\n<aside class=\"block object-related\"> <\/aside>\n<p><em>Are you excited for R-Type Dimensions III? Disappointed with the physical delay? Get blasting in the comments<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[embedded content] R-Type Dimensions III&#8216;s physical release has been hit with a delay, just two weeks before the game&#8217;s launch on Switch 1 &amp; 2, publisher ININ Games has announced. 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