{"rewrite":{"id":"r_637697a3978eb6d6b8401198","clusterId":"c_fdf47c2b75e85964235b4d67","slug":"r-type-final-2-and-final-3-evolved-get-free-fz-formation-z-crossover-dlc","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"R-Type Final 2 and Final 3 Evolved Get Free FZ: Formation Z Crossover DLC","summary":"Granzella announced on July 22, 2026, that it will release a free collaboration DLC for the side-view shooters R-Type Final 2 and R-Type Final 3 Evolved. The DLC, titled R-9Aix Extra Arrow, is a crossover with City Connection's FZ: Formation Z. It adds a new player aircraft inspired by the variable humanoid weapon Ixpel from FZ: Formation Z. When the Force is detached, the craft transforms into a humanoid form that can attack diagonally up and down. When the Force is attached, it reverts to flight form and fires wave cannons and lasers similar to the standard R-9A. The DLC will be available starting July 23, 2026, at 0:00 JST on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via DMM GAMES. The release timing for PC versions sold by NIS America on Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Microsoft Store has not yet been determined; Granzella said it will announce details on the official website and social media once decided.","whyItMatters":"This free DLC adds a unique transformable ship mechanic to the R-Type series, letting players switch between humanoid diagonal attacks and classic flight-form wave cannons, a first for the franchise.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe R-9Aix Extra Arrow DLC introduces a craft that changes form based on whether the Force is attached or detached. In humanoid mode, the ship fires projectiles at diagonal angles, a departure from the series\u0026#39; traditional straight-line shooting. In flight form, it handles like the familiar R-9A, with wave cannons and lasers. The DLC is free on all platforms where the games are currently sold, except for the NIS America-distributed PC versions, where the release date is still pending. Granzella said it will announce the timing for Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Microsoft Store on the official website and social media. R-Type Final 2 is available on PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, while R-Type Final 3 Evolved is a PS5 title. Both games are side-view shooters published by Granzella.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"R-Type Final 2 and Final 3 Evolved sharing a single crossover DLC suggests Granzella is treating the two games as a unified platform rather than separate SKUs.","twitterPost":"Granzella is treating R-Type Final 2 and Final 3 Evolved as one platform with this shared DLC.","threadsPost":"Granzella releasing one crossover DLC for both R-Type Final 2 and Final 3 Evolved signals they are managing the two games as a single platform, not separate products. The Ixpel-inspired craft also introduces a humanoid transform mechanic foreign to standard R-Type design.","newsletterBlurb":"Granzella announced a free collaboration DLC for R-Type Final 2 and R-Type Final 3 Evolved, adding a ship from FZ: Formation Z that transforms into a humanoid form for diagonal attacks. The DLC drops July 23 on most platforms, with PC versions via NIS America to follow later.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/462/G046238/20260722033/\",\"title\":\"R-TYPE FINAL 2\\\" and \\\"R-TYPE FINAL 3 EVOLVED\\\" to Release Free Collaboration DLC \\\"R-9Aix Extra Arrow\\\" with \\\"FZ: Formation Z\\\" on July 23 at 0:00\"},{\"source\":\"ASCII.jp\",\"url\":\"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/421/4421492/?rss\",\"title\":\"Free Collaboration Craft with 'FZ: Formation Z' to be Distributed on July 23 for 'R-TYPE FINAL 2' and 'R-TYPE FINAL 3 EVOLVED'\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":5744,"outputTokens":1047,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1784716909,"createdAt":"2026-07-22T10:32:57.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-22T10:35:45.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-22T10:32:57.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_fdf47c2b75e85964235b4d67","canonicalTitle":"「R-TYPE FINAL 2」「R-TYPE FINAL 3 EVOLVED」，「FZ: Formation Z」コラボDLC「R-9Aix エクストラ・アロー」を7月23日0：00より無料配信","representativeArticleId":"a_e8bc9c6222a1cf56983759fd","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":2,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"R-Type Final 2\",\"R-Type Final 3 Evolved\",\"FZ: Formation Z\"],\"studios\":[\"Granzella\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-22T07:28:12.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-22T10:20:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-22T10:35:45.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/462/G046238/20260722033/","title":"「R-TYPE FINAL 2」「R-TYPE FINAL 3 EVOLVED」，「FZ: Formation Z」コラボDLC「R-9Aix エクストラ・アロー」を7月23日0：00より無料配信"},{"source":"ASCII.jp","url":"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/421/4421492/?rss","title":"『FZ: Formation Z』とのコラボ機体を『R-TYPE FINAL 2』『R-TYPE FINAL 3 EVOLVED』にて7月23日に無料配信決定！"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["R-Type Final 2","R-Type Final 3 Evolved","FZ: Formation Z"],"studios":["Granzella"],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["The R-9Aix Extra Arrow DLC is free and releases on July 23, 2026, at 0:00 JST.","The DLC is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via DMM GAMES.","The release timing for PC versions on Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Microsoft Store is undecided.","The craft transforms into a humanoid form when the Force is detached, enabling diagonal attacks.","The DLC is a collaboration with City Connection's FZ: Formation Z, featuring the variable humanoid weapon Ixpel."]}