City Connection has announced the release date for R-Type DX: Music Encore, an upcoming compilation featuring the Game Boy Color versions of the arcade classics R-Type and R-Type II. The collection also introduces a special new mode that allows players to experience both games consecutively.
This compilation is set to launch for Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam) on April 30, 2026, as revealed during a live stream on City Connection’s YouTube channel. A key feature highlighted is the inclusion of an original soundtrack for each game level.
Engage in relentless combat, from the very first Bydo mission to the second in the ‘Ultimate Challenge’ – the ultimate mission spanning the entire saga. In Music Encore, relive this legendary alternative experience with entirely new soundtracks exclusively available in this mode. ‘Ultimate Challenge’ boasts its first complete soundtrack.
Even stages that originally shared music now have dedicated tracks, faithfully mirroring the arcade experience. This allows players to enjoy each level with the same musical structure as the original arcade version.
The music is composed by WASi303, a specialist in retro video game audio. By utilizing authentic sound chips from portable consoles, the soundtrack offers an experience that preserves the essence of the era while introducing something fresh and novel.
