R-Type Delta: HD Boosted Reveals Release Date at Summer Game Fest 2025
Carlos Mendoza 
Key Takeaways
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- R-Type Delta: HD Boosted, a remastered version of the classic game, is set to launch on November 20, 2022 for multiple platforms including PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series XE, and Switch.
- The game features updated visuals with an option to switch back to original graphics, runs at a smooth 60 frames per second, and includes a training mode for easier stage mastery.
- Screen proportion adjustments and a reworked soundtrack by renowned composers Masahiko Ishida, USP, and Chris Hulsbeck have been added to enhance the gaming experience.
- Physical copies of the game will be available for PlayStation and Switch in addition to digital versions.
Enhanced R-Type Delta HD Arrives Nov 20 with New Features & Platforms
At this year’s Summer Game Fest, Clear River Games announced the November 20 launch of R-Type Delta: HD Boosted. Irem released the original R-Type Delta in 1998 for the PlayStation, marking its inaugural 3D title in the cult R-Type franchise. Gameplay centered on the Delta module, which accumulated energy from defeated enemies or absorbed projectiles to power a screen-clearing bomb. This new HD Boosted version features updated visuals, with an option to switch back to the original graphics. The action runs at a smooth 60 frames per second. Key additions include a training mode for stage mastery, screen proportion adjustments, and a reworked soundtrack by composers Masahiko Ishida (R-Type II), USP (R-Type Delta), and Chris Hulsbeck (R-Type C64 and Amiga). R-Type Delta: HD Boosted arrives on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series XE, and Switch on November 20, aligning with its Japan release date. Clear River Games also confirmed physical copies will be available for PlayStation and Switch.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | R-Type Delta: HD Boosted |
| Brief Summary | undefined |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch |
| Released | November 20, 2025 |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese, Korean |
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