Psyvariar 3

Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.

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Full release

May 21, 2026

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THE STORY OF 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.

CONTENT & FEATURES

- Seven Playable Characters with unique shot types, buzz & 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 & 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

Born in 2000 with the launch of the original Psyvariar: Medium Unit in Japanese Arcades, the Psvyariar series has since then made its mark over the years. 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.

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Developer and publisher

Developer:
Banana Bytes
Publisher:
Red Art Games

Quick facts

Release
May 21, 2026: Windows, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PS5, Switch
Last updated
May 16, 2026
Storefronts
PlayStation and Steam
Genres
Action
Tags
Anime and Combat
Social styles
Solo
Demo
Not announced

Languages

Languages
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
English
French
German

Age Rating & Interactive Elements

DEJUS 6

Content descriptors

Violência fantasiosa

Support

Controller & Support

Controller support

Full controller support

Device support

Steam Achievements

Steam Cloud

Family Sharing

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System Requirements

Minimum

Details:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10 / Windows 11
Processor:
Intel Core i3 3.3GHz
Memory:
3 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia GeForce GT830
DirectX:
Version 10
Storage:
4 GB available space

Recommended

Details:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10 / Windows 11
Processor:
Intel Core i5 3.5GHz
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX:
Version 10
Storage:
4 GB available space

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