Karlstad, Sweden – June 9, 2025 – Clear River Games, a video game publisher specialising in classic and retro games, announced today that one of the most legendary shoot-em-ups of all time will soon return to modern platforms, remastered, reloaded, and razor-sharp.
Developed by Tokyo-based IREM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING who were responsible for the original version of this classic title, R-Type Delta HD Boosted will land digitally on Nintendo® Switch™, PS4™, PS5™ Xbox and PC in 2025. A physical version of the game will also be available on Nintendo® Switch™ and PS5™.
Watch the brand new trailer here
Originally taking the world by storm in 1998, this dark sci-fi masterpiece returns 27 years later to take centre stage complete with updated HD visuals and a whole host of modern quality of life features.
If you’re new to the game, let us set the scene for your soon-to-take-off epic journey into the stars…
The year is 2163, and the badly damaged R-9A Arrowhead has just returned to earth after defeating the Bydo Empire, and is recovered by the battle cruiser, Croque Monsieur. Peace doesn’t last for long though, because one year later, deadly objects begin to fall from the sky. Control is lost over the deadly Moritz-G orbiting annihilation platform, and a city is destroyed. Its advanced defence systems make it almost impossible to approach….but the military responds by deploying the R9all Delta, a prototype ship that is the last hope for humanity. This desperate battle is where R-Type Delta HD Boosted begins!
Keen starship pilots will face battles with three formidable ships, each armed with deadly Delta Attacks and formidable Force mechanics, ensuring that R-Type Delta HD Boosted remains as challenging and atmospheric as it’s ever been. Featuring minimalist late-'90s storytelling and sharp polygon graphics, it's the definitive version of a timeless classic. Whether you're a returning veteran or a first-time pilot, R-Type Delta HD Boosted is an essential experience in shoot-'em-up history.
If you've never experienced this essential piece of gaming history before, your time is now!
For more information on R-Type Delta HD Boosted, please visit Clear River Games’ on social media: X, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, YouTube.
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About Clear River Games
Clear River Games is a publisher with love for classic retro games. We are a small team in Karlstad, Sweden, founded by the Freemode Group (part of Embracer Group). Our vision is to bring the joy of experiencing vintage retro games and revived classic game franchises to players all over the world. We focus on publishing high-quality classic game franchises, modern retro and pixel art games and indie games that inspire gamers and bring back great memories of the past or discover new great games. With physical editions distributed online and in retail stores, we want to make great and unique games accessible to retro game fans around the world.
About IREM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
IREM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING is a Japanese video game company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo.
In addition to the popular shooting game series "R-TYPE" the company has released numerous games, including "MOON PATROL" and "KUNG-FU MASTER"
About Embracer Freemode
Embracer Freemode (“Freemode”) is Embracer Group`s 11th Operating Group. Freemode is a global ecosystem of independently run companies led by passionate creators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with decades of combined experience in gaming and entertainment. Freemode supports its businesses with strategic, operational, and financial support, helping its businesses accelerate growth with a long-term mindset.