In the year 2163, having triumphed over the Bydo Empire, the R9 was recovered and stored within a space fortress orbiting Earth. Humanity breathed a collective sigh of relief, but this was short-lived when in 2164 unidentified objects fell from the sky, followed electronic weapons systems running amok, and culminating in an ‘annihilation unit’ stored alongside the R9 suddenly going berserk, descending to Earth and beginning a wave of destruction. To bring the situation under control, the prototype test unit “R9 Delta” is deployed—marking the beginning of a new battle against the Bydo.

Running in silky smooth 60 fps and with the option to dynamically switch between the original graphics and HD visuals at the start of each gaming session, R-Type Delta HD Boosted features numerous options and new additions catering to modern gamers. The much-loved soundtrack has received a refresh,with newly-arranged compositions from Masahiko Ishida (R-Type II), as well as USP (R-Type Delta) and Chris Hülsbeck (R-Type for C64 and Amiga). There is also an option to adjust the screen size,  and multiple difficult settings alongside an all-new practice mode provide players the opportunity to hone their skills before facing down the Bydo Empire for real.

In addition to its digital release, R-Type Delta HD Boosted will receive a physical version of the game on Nintendo Switch and PS5.

Gamers will also be able to get a hands-on taste of the terror at gamescom and PAX West 2025, where R-Type Delta HD Boosted will have a playable preview available for new and returning fans.

Originally released in 1998 on PlayStation, R-Type Delta HD Boosted is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on November 20, 2025.