Today, SUCCESS Corporation, Banana Bytes, and Red Art Games have announced that their shoot ’em up title ‘Psyvariar 3’ will land on PC via Steam, Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch consoles on 19 March 2026—with a PlayStation 5 physical version currently available for pre-orders in Europe.
Born in 2000 with the launch of the original Psyvariar: Medium Unit in Japanese Arcades, the Psvyariar series has since then made its mark on consoles such as PlayStation 2, Dreamcast, Xbox, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Psyvariar 3 is the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed vertical Shoot ’em Up series.
Have a gander below for more details on Psyvariar 3.
Psyvariar 3 takes place many years after the events of Psyvariar 2. After the fall of ETA, a faction of Psyvariars declared that Earth was too precious to be forsaken. They vowed to reclaim and colonize it once more, with GUIS rising from its ashes to resume its original mission.
Decades pass. The Earth colony thrives.
Then… a signal. Alien. Unknown.
The moment Gluon particles are detected, dread spreads like fire. The skies darken with a familiar terror—Earth is under siege once again. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Born in 2000 with the launch of the original Psyvariar: Medium Unit in Japanese Arcades, the Psvyariar series has since then made its mark on consoles such as PlayStation 2, Dreamcast, Xbox, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Psyvariar 3 is the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed vertical Shoot ’em Up series.
Designed with deep reverence for the franchise by lovers of the genre, Psyvariar 3 is the result of the collaboration between Banana Bytes (Sophstar), Red Art Games and Red Art Studios, with the blessing of IP holder SUCCESS. It builds on the franchise’s signature “buzz” mechanic while introducing new characters, refined controls, and a variety of game modes. With its seven unique pilots, each with distinct abilities and scoring systems, it also remains faithful to its Arcade roots while delivering enhanced replay value and accessibility for today’s players.
Features
Seven Playable Characters with unique shot types, buzz & bomb mechanics, and scoring systems.
Guest character: Cotton from the Cotton series is fully playable with her own ship and abilities
Refined Buzz System that rewards skillful bullet grazing with score boosts and shield chains
Signature Roll Mechanic updated for modern controllers all the while preserving the original Arcade “wiggle” input for extra advantage and fluid movement
Neutrino & Shield System that give access to shields, speed boosts, and enhanced weapons by buzzing and shooting
Strategic Bomb Variations that include short and long types with varying effects depending on the character in use
Multiple Game Modes: Arcade, Arrange, Mission (49 short challenges), Caravan, Endless, and Practice
Dynamic Difficulty Selection that unlocks harder routes and exclusive boss encounters based on performance
Seven Distinct Areas and Bosses with varied attack patterns depending on the difficulty
Arcade-Perfect Intensity that preserves the intense, high risk/high reward action the series is known for
Neo retro 3D aesthetics inspired by early Psyvariar games
In addition to its digital release, Psyvariar 3 is also getting Standard and Deluxe physical editions on PS5 in Europe. While Psyvariar 3’s Standard Edition will be available from multiple retailers on March 19, the limited Deluxe Edition will be exclusive to Red Art Games’ official online store. Both versions can be pre-ordered from Red Art Games’ official online store right now.
The Sonic Wings Reunion Deluxe Edition (500 copies, RedArtGames.com exclusive) contains:
Copy of the game
Exclusive sleeve featuring alternate cover art
Magnet set
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