{"site":"Yomimono","license":"CC BY 4.0 (citation required)","generated_at":"2026-05-23T00:05:59.192Z","story":{"id":"r_ba3e8696bc6648ac82e92e22","slug":"full-remake-of-formation-z-launches-today","url":"https://yomimono.id/full-remake-of-formation-z-launches-today","headline":"Full Remake of Formation Z Launches Today","summary":"City Connection released \"FZ: Formation Z\" on May 21, 2026, for Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5, with PC (Steam) and Xbox Series X|S versions following later the same day. The game is a full remake of Jaleco's 1980s transforming robot shooter \"Formation Z.\" Co-developed by City Connection and Granzella, it retains the original's core mechanic of switching between a robot form for close combat and a fighter jet form for speed, with real-time transformation possible as long as energy allows. Players earn points in missions to unlock new vehicles and modules, which can be equipped in four slots to improve weapon performance. Body parts, colors, and decals are also customizable. Post-mission features include Score Attack Mode, War Record tracking, Enemy Data, and a Gallery. A first-print bonus for both standard and limited edition packages includes an official fan book with setting materials and original series content. The limited edition adds a 1/250 scale plastic kit of the ABX-01 Xeper 1·Innocence, a soundtrack download code, and early access to a collaboration vehicle inspired by R-Type's R-9. That DLC will be sold separately from June 4. Prices range from 4,400 yen for download versions to 14,850 yen for the Switch 2 limited edition. A 10 percent launch discount is available for the Switch 2 download version, with a similar sale planned for Steam.","why_it_matters":"This is the first full remake of a Jaleco classic in years, and the collaboration with Granzella and the inclusion of an R-Type crossover vehicle signal City Connection's strategy of leveraging retro IP with modern production partners.","published_at":"2026-05-20T17:15:01.000Z","source_count":2,"sources":["4Gamer.net","Game Spark"],"citations":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","title":"Full Remake of \"Formation Z\" - \"FZ: Formation Z\" Released Today. Transforming Robot Action & Shooting Revived for Modern Audiences","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/978/G097882/20260520041/"},{"source":"Game Spark","title":"'Formation Z' Full Remake! Transforming Robot STG 'FZ: Formation Z' Released - Limited Edition with 1/250 Scale Plastic Kit Also Available","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/05/21/166696.html"}],"license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false}}}