The shoot ’em up game Psyvariar 3 is coming to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC (via Steam) on March 19, 2026, according to publishers SUCCESS Corporation and Red Art Games, and developer Red Art Studios.
The standard version of the game will cost 6,380 yen on PlayStation 5 and Switch 2, or 5,280 yen on the original Switch. The limited edition, which comes with a pin set and a soundtrack CD, will be priced at 11,880 yen on PlayStation 5 and Switch 2, and 10,780 yen on the original Switch.
Players in western regions can expect Psyvariar 3 to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (through Steam) in 2026. However, the exact release date is still to come.
Here is an overview of the game, via Red Art Games:
About
Many years after the happenings in Psyvariar 2, a group of Psyvariars decided Earth was worth saving. Following the defeat of ETA, they pledged to rebuild and recolonize the planet, with GUIS re-emerging to continue its initial purpose.
Decades pass. The Earth colony thrives. Then… a signal. Alien. Unknown.
As soon as Gluon particles appear, panic begins to spread. A terrifying darkness falls across the sky—Earth is under attack again. It’s time for a new group of Psyvariars to emerge and protect humanity.
Key Features
- Seven playable characters with unique shot types, buzz and 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 and 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.
More About Psyvariar
The Psyvariar series began in 2000 with the arcade game Psyvariar: Medium Unit and has become well-known over time. Psyvariar 3 is the long-awaited next installment in this popular vertical shooting game series.
Created by fans of the shoot ’em up genre and with the full support of SUCCESS Corporation, Psyvariar 3 is a collaborative effort between Banana Bytes (Sophstar), Red Art Games, and Red Art Studios. The game expands on the series’ well-known “buzz” system, offering new characters, improved controls, and diverse game modes. Featuring seven unique pilots – each with their own special abilities and scoring – Psyvariar 3 stays true to its arcade origins while being more accessible and offering greater replayability for modern gamers.
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2025-11-04 09:17