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Press release:
Paris, France – May 21, 2026 – Red Art Games is excited to announce that Psyvariar 3 is available now on Nintendo Switch™2, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (via Steam) digitally! Developed by Banana Bytes, makers of the critically acclaimed Sophstar, and Red Art Studios, Psyvariar 3 is celebrating the 25th anniversary of SUCCESS’ legendary Shoot ‘em Up series.

Psyvariar 3 is the newest iteration more than 20 years in the making of the acclaimed vertical Shoot ’em Up series. The game builds on the franchise’s signature “buzz” mechanic while introducing new characters, refined controls, and a variety of game modes. Featuring seven unique pilots (including guest star Cotton from the Cotton series), each with distinct abilities and scoring systems, Psyvariar 3 remains faithful to its arcade roots while delivering enhanced replay value and accessibility for today’s players. More information about the game and its features can be found below.

Owners of the Nintendo Switch™version of Psyvariar 3 who play on Nintendo Switch™2 can download the Psyvariar 3 Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition upgrade pack for free. With this upgrade pack, players can choose between Performance and Quality modes whether the game is being played handheld or connected to a compatible TV via the Nintendo Switch™ 2 Dock.

Psyvariar 3 Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition display modes:

◆Performance Mode

• 1080p at 120fps in TV Mode

• 720p at 120fps in Handheld Mode

◆Quality Mode

• 4k at 60fps in TV Mode

• 1080p at 60fps in Handheld Mode

In addition to its digital release, Psyvariar 3 is also getting Standard and Deluxe physical editions on PS5 in Europe. While Psyvariar 3’s Standard Edition is available from multiple retailers, the limited Deluxe Edition is exclusive to Red Art Games’ official online store. Both versions are in stock and can be purchased from Red Art Games’ official online store right now.

The Psyvariar 3 Deluxe Edition (500 copies, RedArtGames.com exclusive) contains:

Copy of the game

Exclusive sleeve featuring alternate cover art

Magnet set

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About Psyvariar 3

Psyvariar 3 takes place many years after the events of Psyvariar 2. After the fall of ETA, a faction of Psyvariars declared that Earth was too precious to be forsaken. They vowed to reclaim and colonize it once more, with GUIS rising from its ashes to resume its original mission.

Decades pass. The Earth colony thrives.

Then… a signal. Alien. Unknown.

The moment Gluon particles are detected, dread spreads like fire. The skies darken with a familiar terror—Earth is under siege once again. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.

Born in 2000 with the launch of the original Psyvariar: Medium Unit in Japanese Arcades, the Psvyariar series has since then made its mark on consoles such as PlayStation 2, Dreamcast, Xbox, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Psyvariar 3 is the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed vertical Shoot ’em Up series.

Designed with deep reverence for the franchise by lovers of the genre, Psyvariar 3 is the result of the collaboration between Banana Bytes (Sophstar), Red Art Games and Red Art Studios, with the blessing of IP holder SUCCESS. It builds on the franchise’s signature “buzz” mechanic while introducing new characters, refined controls, and a variety of game modes. With its seven unique pilots, each with distinct abilities and scoring systems, it also remains faithful to its Arcade roots while delivering enhanced replay value and accessibility for today’s players.

Features

Seven Playable Characters with unique shot types, buzz & bomb mechanics, and scoring systems.

120fps support on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series (on compatible screens)

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 & 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

About Red Art Games:
Officially launched in early 2018, Red Art Games is a France-based publishing company that specializes in bringing indie, Japanese and retro titles to consoles and PC both physically and digitally. In addition to its publishing work, Red Art Games also develops and ports games to consoles, PC and mobile platforms via its award-winning internal development studio. Since its inception, Red Art Games has published over 200 physical titles and ported over 20 games. In March 2023, Red Art Games grabbed the 11th spot in Metacritic’s 13th Annual Game Publisher Rankings.

Visit www.redartgames.com / X: @REDARTGAMES

About SUCCESS:
SUCCESS Corporation is a Japan-based game company that has been in operation since 1978, with over 46 years of experience in game development and publishing. SUCCESS Corporation has developed and published over 1,900 titles, which include Arcade games, smartphone apps, PC games, console games and HTML5 games.
Visit success-corp.co.jp / X: @SUCCESS_Corp