R-Type Final 2, Aiming for a Brand-New, the Best Shmup Ever

A project in Ishikawa, Japan by Granzella Inc.
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Using the latest technology, create and bring out the newest game of the side-scrolling shooter legend R-Type series into the world.
Backers: 8049
Average Pledge Per Backer: ¥12280

Funded: ¥98,840,225 of ¥45,000,000
Dates: Jun 3rd -> Jun 11th (8 days)
Project By: Granzella Inc.
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Latest News

R-Type Final 2 headed west in spring 2021, courtesy of NIS America

October 23rd - via: destructoid.com
Publisher NIS America has officially announced that it will be bringing a localization of Granzella's R-Type Final 2 to the west next year. R-Type Final 2 went into development in the summer of 2019, after a massively successful Kickstarter campaign that saw fans raise double the targeted $400,000 in less than a week. Various stretch goal targets have been met, which adds new ships and customization options, as well as side-modes such as Ghost and Time Attack. (Read More)

R-Type Final 2 Reopens Crowdfunding For Those that Missed Out in June

September 30th - via: dualshockers.com
Fans now have another chance to back Granzella's R-Type Final 2 if they missed out on the Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. (Read More)

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June 12th - via: theouterhaven.net
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Thank You! Our Kickstarter Campaign Has Successfully Ended.

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you very much for your tremendous support for our Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for "R-TYPE FINAL 2".   Your support and encouragement have provided us the opportunity to bring out the latest R-Type into the world.   Please let me... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #7 (US$ 900K) Unlocked!

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for your continued support.  We are delighted to announce that we have just passed our seventh stretch goal (US$900,000).  With this stretch goal unlocked, we will remake one of the stages that appeared in "R-Type 3" with the... (Read More)

R-Type Final 2 Achieves Over Twice Its Kickstarter Goal in Lightning-Fast 7 Days Campaign

June 11th - via: twinfinite.net
When Granzella launched the Kickstarter campaign for R-Type Final 2, many were worried about the lightning-fast 7-days deadline. The campaign just ended, and it was a considerable success. The campaign was launched a week ago on the popular crowdfunding platform, and the sizable goal of 45 million yen has been blown out the water. To be precise, the campaign achieved 98,863,825 yen (almost $911,000) from 8,051 backers. (Read More)

Stretch Goal #6 (US$ 800K) Unlocked!

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for your continued support.  We are delighted to announce that we have just passed our sixth stretch goal (US$800,000).  With this stretch goal unlocked, we will remake one of the stages that appeared in "R-Type Delta" with the... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #5 (US$ 700K) Unlocked!

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for your continued support. We are delighted to announce that we have just passed our fifth stretch goal (US$700,000). With this stretch goal unlocked, we will remake one of the stages that appeared in "R-Type Final" with the latest... (Read More)

Asking for your request for remake stages

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for your tremendous support.  We are getting so close to our fifth Stretch Goal, US $700,000.  From the following stretch goal onwards to be unlocked are stages of the past R-TYPE series remade with the latest technology, which... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #4 (US$ 650K) Unlocked!

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support. We are excited to announce that our second Stretch Goal (US$650K) has been unlocked.  Support subtitles in Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) and Korean.  *Please note that the jacket... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #3 (US$ 600K) Unlocked!

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support. We are excited to announce that our second Stretch Goal (US$600K) has been unlocked.  Support subtitles in four different European languages (French, Italian, German, and Spanish). ... (Read More)

FAQ has been updated

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
 Thank you very much for your continued support. Up until now, we have received many feedback and inquiries from backers and we feel their elevating expectation for R-Type Final 2.  We have updated the FAQ to answer questions about game Content... (Read More)

Updating Game Information

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
New Information: Coloring & decal image of player ship (June 7, 2019) This image reflects the coloring and decal of the ships currently proposed by the production staff.  These are NOT final decisions, but we're working on to create something... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #2 (US $550K) Unlocked!

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support. We are excited to announce that our second Stretch Goal (US$550K) has been unlocked.  We are sure that the Ghost function which has been unlocked will help you improve both your skill and... (Read More)

Stretch Goals have been lowered!

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Thank you so much for your tremendous support beyond our wildest imagination.  In order to respond to your support, we have decided to modify the target amount of our Stretch Goals so that you will be able to enjoy the best R-Type ever... (Read More)

Stretch Goal (US$ 500K) Unlocked!

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone that pledged and support us.  We are delighted to announce that our first Stretch Goal (US$ 500K) has been unlocked.  We hope to see players from all over the world compete for higher scores and heated competition over ranking... (Read More)

Successfully Funded!

June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We are excited to announce that R-Type Final 2 has reached 100% of funding.  Thank you to everyone who pledged and supported us on Kickstarter. We believe this achievement reflects the support and cooperation of our backers who look forward to... (Read More)

R-Type Final 2 is funded on Kickstarter, has visceral new trailer

June 5th - via: nintendoenthusiast.com
R-Type Final 2 is funded on Kickstarter. It will release for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam from Irem and Granzella. (Read More)

'R-Type Final 2' (ALL) Kickstarter Campaign Fully Funded, Stretch Goals Unlocked

June 5th - via: worthplaying.com
R-Type Final 2 is the latest title in the long running side scrolling shoot-em-up series. (Read More)

Notice of additional Rewards ( with a digital art book )

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for your great support. Based on the feedback from many people, we have added the following reward tiers with a digital art book. Pledge Amount  JPY8,800 (about US $80) Rewards:  A digital copy (download code) of R-Type Final 2... (Read More)

Backers pledging for higher tiers can now choose between the digital and physical copies

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
In response to your feedback and request, the following six pledges have been changed so that you can choose between the digital and physical copies. (We will ask you about your choice between the digital and physical copies and about your preferred... (Read More)

Notice of additional Rewards

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for your great support. Based on the feedback from many people, we have added the following reward tiers. Pledge Amount  JPY9,900 (about US $90) Rewards:  A digital copy (download code) of R-Type Final 2 for PlayStation 4,... (Read More)

There's a Kickstarter campaign to fund R-Type Final 2, a revival of the classic shmup series

June 3rd - via: vg247.com
Japanese developer Granzella Inc. launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund R-Type Final 2, a revival of the classic R-Type shmup series. (Read More)

R-Type Final No Longer Final With R-Type Final 2 Kickstarter

June 3rd - via: hardcoregamer.com
R-Type Final 2 is up on Kickstarter as of earlier today, and it (Read More)

R-Type Final 2, Here Are the Details of the Kickstarter Campaign

June 2nd - via: sparkchronicles.com
Granzella has finally unveiled the details of the Kickstarter campaign of R-Type Final 2, the new incarnation of the historic classic shooter series. (Read More)

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