Psyvariar 3 Release Delayed Until May
Publishers SUCCESS Corporation and Red Art Games, alongside developers Red Art Studios and Banana Bytes, have officially announced a delay for their upcoming vertical shoot ’em up sequel, Psyvariar 3.
The title, which was previously scheduled to launch on March 19, will now arrive two months later on May 21. Upon release, the game will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam.
SUCCESS Corporation, which holds the intellectual property rights for the franchise, issued a press release explaining the postponement.
The company cited “various circumstances” and stated that the game requires additional time for “development and fine-tuning” before it is fully ready for release.
This commitment suggests the teams are prioritizing polish to ensure the sequel meets the expectations set by its predecessors.
The Psyvariar series established its roots in the year 2000 with the launch of the original Psyvariar: Medium Unit in Japanese arcades.
Psyvariar 3 aims to honor that legacy, building on the franchise’s foundation while providing enhanced replay value and accessibility for contemporary players.
The development is a collaboration that also involves Banana Bytes, known for their work on the vertical shooter Sophstar.
The new title is designed around the core gameplay loop of the series, centered on its signature “buzz” mechanic.
This system has been refined to reward players for skillful bullet grazing with powerful score boosts and shield chains.
The game will feature seven playable characters, each with their own unique ship, shot types, scoring systems, and bomb mechanics.
The roster also includes a fully playable guest character, Cotton, from the Cotton series, complete with her own abilities.
A new Neutrino and shield system gives players access to shields, speed boosts, and enhanced weapons by buzzing and shooting.
In terms of controls, the signature roll mechanic has been updated for modern controllers while preserving the original arcade “wiggle” input, which provides veterans with an extra advantage and fluid movement.
Players will navigate seven areas and face bosses with attack patterns that vary based on the dynamic difficulty setting.
The title will feature multiple game modes: Arcade, Arrange, Mission (49 short challenges), Caravan, Endless, and Practice.
The plot of Psyvariar 3 takes place many years after the events of Psyvariar 2.
Following the fall of ETA, a new faction vowed to reclaim and colonize Earth, with GUIS rising from the ashes to resume its original mission.
Decades later, as the Earth colony thrives, an unknown alien signal is detected, and the spread of Gluon particles heralds a renewed siege.
The skies darken with terror as a new generation of Psyvariars must rise to save humanity once more.
The game’s presentation uses neo-retro 3D aesthetics inspired by the early titles in the series.
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