{"rewrite":{"id":"r_0f61fdb438fe59613d4ad00f","clusterId":"c_94554ff142743a3acc3c8801","slug":"r-type-s-r-9-joins-fz-formation-z-as-dlc-aircraft","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"R-Type's R-9 Joins FZ: Formation Z as DLC Aircraft","summary":"City Connection released the R-9Aix Extra Arrow DLC for FZ: Formation Z on PS5 today, with PC and Xbox Series X|S versions arriving later tonight. The aircraft, inspired by the R-TYPE series' R-9 ship, transforms into a robot and carries signature weapons like missiles, lasers, and the Force. The DLC costs 550 yen and matches the pre-order bonus from the limited physical edition.","whyItMatters":"The crossover brings a classic Irem ship into a full remake of Jaleco's Formation Z, blending two shooter lineages with a transforming robot gimmick unique to this game.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe R-9Aix Extra Arrow DLC for FZ: Formation Z launched on PS5 today, with PC and Xbox Series X|S versions following at 23:00 JST. Priced at 550 yen, the aircraft is modeled after the R-9 from Irem's R-TYPE series and supports the transformation mechanic central to FZ: Formation Z. It carries missiles, lasers, and the Force weapon system familiar to R-TYPE fans. City Connection noted the DLC is identical to the download code included as a pre-order bonus in the limited physical edition. A trailer showcasing the aircraft in action is also available.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"The R-9Aix Extra Arrow transforms into a robot, a mechanic absent from the original R-TYPE games. City Connection is selling the same content as the limited edition bonus at a separate price.","twitterPost":"The R-9Aix Extra Arrow transforms into a robot. City Connection sells the limited edition bonus as standalone DLC.","threadsPost":"The R-9Aix Extra Arrow is the first R-TYPE aircraft in FZ: Formation Z that transforms into a robot. City Connection is releasing the same content that came as a pre-order bonus in the limited physical edition as paid DLC. The timing across platforms is staggered: PS5 today, PC and Xbox later tonight.","newsletterBlurb":"City Connection released the R-9Aix Extra Arrow DLC for FZ: Formation Z, bringing the iconic R-TYPE ship into the remake of Jaleco's shooter. The aircraft transforms into a robot and features signature weapons like the Force. It costs 550 yen and matches the limited physical edition pre-order bonus.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/978/G097883/20260604058/\",\"title\":\"R-9 from \\\"R-TYPE\\\" joins \\\"FZ: Formation Z\\\" as DLC \\\"R-9Aix Extra Arrow\\\" now available\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3936,"outputTokens":576,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1780575629,"createdAt":"2026-06-04T12:12:38.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-04T12:16:25.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-04T12:16:25.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_94554ff142743a3acc3c8801","canonicalTitle":"「FZ: Formation Z」に「R-TYPE」のR-9が参戦。追加機体DLC「R-9Aix Extra Arrow」を配信開始","representativeArticleId":"a_d82d913c516615058400b8e0","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"FZ: Formation Z\",\"R-TYPE\",\"R-9Aix Extra Arrow\"],\"studios\":[\"City Connection\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-04T11:12:37.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-04T11:12:37.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-04T12:16:25.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/978/G097883/20260604058/","title":"「FZ: Formation Z」に「R-TYPE」のR-9が参戦。追加機体DLC「R-9Aix Extra Arrow」を配信開始"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["FZ: Formation Z","R-TYPE","R-9Aix Extra Arrow"],"studios":["City Connection"],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}