R-Type Dimensions III Statement from ININ GAMES
Dear ININ Community
Following yesterday’s digital release of R-Type Dimensions III, we have received numerous feedback from fans regarding bugs, technical issues like hitbox/collision problems, affecting the game experience.
First and foremost, we want to sincerely thank every one of you who has shared detailed feedback about the issue you’ve encountered. Your feedback means a lot to us and it helps us identify and fix issues more efficiently.
Our development team is fully aware of the situation and is hard at work on fixes and improvements, with the Xbox crashes being our top priority right now. We have been going through reported issues across affected areas, and we will evaluate how to mitigate those issues as soon as as possible.
We understand the frustration these problems have caused and truly appreciate the community’s patience and continued support while we work on resolving them.
We'll keep you posted as soon as we have more concrete updates to share.
Thank you for sticking with us.
Your ININ Team
Update 26.05.2026
Xbox issues have been fixed with the following:
Changelog R-Type Dimensions III XBox v1.0.0.2
- Fixed an issue that would cause major performance degradation when the leaderboards were opened
- Fixed an issue that could cause a crash when leaderboards were opened in some instances
- Fixed an issue that caused localization fallbacks to fail on an unsupported console language
- Fixed an issue that could result in save data not being loaded correctly
- Fixed an issue that would cause multiplayer mode to behave incorrectly after a continue
- Replaced incorrect splash screen image
Now working fixes for all platforms. Will keep you informed about the next steps shortly.
Update 02.06.2026
ININ GAMES Announce Comprehensive Improvement Initiative for R-Type Dimensions III
Community Feedback Drives New Development Roadmap, Expanded QA Process, and Physical Production Delay
Since the digital launch of R-Type Dimensions III on May 19, the team at ININ Games has been closely monitored player feedback across all channels. While many players and media outlets have praised the game, we recognize that members of the dedicated R-Type community has raised important concerns regarding several aspects of the release.
Today, we want to share the steps we are taking to address this feedback and ensure that R-Type Dimensions III delivers the experience that fans of this legendary series deserve.
Listening to the Community
Our goal has always been to create a collection that honors the legacy of R-Type and celebrates one of gaming’s most iconic shoot-'em-up franchises. We take that feedback seriously and accept responsibility for addressing it.
A Community-Guided Improvement Process
Over the past days, our teams have carefully reviewed player reports, reviews, and discussions. Based on this feedback, we have identified a number of improvements and fixes that will be implemented through a series of upcoming patches.
The first update is currently planned for Mid June with additional updates to follow Beginning of July and Mid July. Rather than rushing out isolated fixes, our goal is to comprehensively address the concerns raised by the community.
To help us achieve this, the Steam version will serve as the primary platform for testing and validating improvements before they are rolled out more broadly. We are also inviting experienced members of the hardcore R-Type community to participate directly in the feedback and verification process. Their expertise and passion for the franchise will help us ensure that the changes we make truly address the issues being discussed.
In addition, we are reaching out to content creators and community voices who have provided critical feedback, with the goal of involving them in the process wherever possible. Constructive criticism is an important part of making the game better, and we welcome the opportunity to work together.
Expanded Internal and External Quality Assurance
To strengthen our validation process moving forward, we are conducting a renewed round of internal and external quality assurance. This effort will involve additional testers from multiple regions, including Japan, alongside experienced community members to ensure that improvements are thoroughly evaluated before release.
Our objective is simple: every change should be verified not only by our own teams, but also by players who know these games inside and out.
Physical Production Postponed Until Improvements Are Complete
Following discussions with the community, we have also reviewed the production schedule for the physical editions of R-Type Dimensions III.
We can confirm that physical production will not begin until the identified issues have been addressed to our satisfaction. We believe this is the right decision for players and collectors alike, and it reflects our commitment to delivering the best possible version of the game on cartridge and disc.
We know how important physical preservation is to the R-Type community, and we want the physical release to represent the strongest version of the game available. Given the considerable effort invested in bringing the title to physical formats (including the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 cartridge release) we believe taking additional time now is the best path forward for everyone involved.
Our Commitment to the R-Type Legacy
R-Type remains one of the most important and respected shoot-'em-up franchises in gaming history. We understand the responsibility that comes with bringing this series to both longtime fans and new players.
The passion shown by the community over the past weeks demonstrates just how much R-Type means to so many people around the world. We have heard that passion clearly.
We are committed to earning back the confidence of players through action, transparency, and continued improvements. The work is already underway, and we will continue communicating our progress as updates become available.
We appreciate the feedback, the criticism, and the patience shown by the community. Our teams remain fully dedicated to ensuring that R-Type Dimensions III ultimately stands as a release worthy of the franchise's legacy.
Further updates will be shared on the news section of ININGAMES.COM as development progresses.
Thank you for sticking with us.
Your ININ Team
