R-Type Dimensions III — Patch 1.0.3 is now live

The last two patches already brought R-Type Dimensions III very close to what we consider worthy of the original's legacy, and after extensive community as well as professional testing, this third patch closes the last remaining gaps.

General:

The scores in the leaderboard now align with their digits, so it is easier to compare the scores.
Round force red laser now gets correctly blocked by walls (for example, in the factory labyrinth in Stage 4)
Shadow force shadow unit bullets now get the correct visual orientation in 3D mode.
The continue screen option selection handling is now safe, so players can't switch to the other option after either "yes" or "no" has been selected.
Reworked the round force red laser damage system (FPS independence)
Fixed a small visual glitch in the shadow force red laser in 3D mode
Fixed an issue where the in-game BGM would incorrectly play on the title screen if you returned to it mid-intro.
Fixed an issue where the HUD could be shown in end-screens ("Ready", "Game Over", "Continue")
Added a small cooldown to force detaching
Fixed an issue where the play screen could go off-screen in Crazy 3D mode
Digital Artbooks added into the game

Stage 3:

Fixed enemy positions in horizontal section
Added stage background fade in / fade out in 3D mode

Stage 5:

Multiple changes to bosses' behaviour in advanced mode (and normal mode)

Boss "Rios" now has a different middle shot pattern (normal mode boss pattern has also been adjusted)
Boss "Rios" adjusted shot speeds
Boss "Rios" alternating and uneven missile and arrowhead shot pattern
Boss "Gomander" outslay shots are now faster (shot speed was also raised in normal mode)
Boss "Gomander" damage reception handling reworked
Boss "Ring" ringspeed adjusted for advanced mode
Boss "Ring" shot frequency raised in advanced mode
Boss "Ring" horizontal movement speed adjusted
Boss "Phantom Cell" advanced mode shot frequency increases per shot fired up to max limit
Boss "Phantom Cell" now chases faster in advanced mode

Stage 6:

Boss "Mother Bydo" phase 1 sphere shots are now blocking most player shots and lasers, with the exception of round force yellow and cyclone force red lasers.
Boss "Mother Bydo" now resets the crab spawn phases correctly after the head regrows
Boss "Mother Bydo" phase 2 (rotating arms) duration handling changed.

Before, it was a fixed duration; now the duration depends on the player hitting the arms fly straight to the player.
The hit indicator (flash) has been added when the arms get hit.

Blue Crabs from Mother Bydo's mouth movement behaviour has been adjusted. The straight movement distance is now randomized before they change direction.
Blue crabs' hitbox has been adjusted very slightly to avoid them crashing into the background in one special location of the stage.

Digital Artbook — Now Free for All Players

The digital artbook, previously sold as part of the Ultimate Editions on Steam, is now included in the base game across all platforms at no additional cost as a small thank you for your patience and for enjoying the complete version. The artbook features artwork and historical context exploring the legacy of the R-Type franchise. The base price of R-Type Dimensions III remains unchanged.

You've already bought one of the two digital artbooks on Steam?

No worries! We want to show our appreciation and will prepare a reward for you. Stay tuned for another announcement on how to claim it.

How about Console Patch?

If you are waiting for Patch 3 on consoles, don't worry; it's gonna arrive shortly as well.

Once again, we want to thank the entire R-Type community for their passion. When we launched the game in May, we didn't deliver to the standards we - and more importantly, you - had set, but we hope R-Type Dimensions III can now finally serve as what it was meant to be: the easiest and best way for new and returning R-Type players to experience legendary R-Type III today.

Also, if you've been waiting to buy R-Type Dimensions III, now, with the Steam Autumn Sale and our discounted "Twin Force" bundle, is the perfect time!

Your ININ Team