The project builds on the franchise’s buzz mechanics with refined controls, new characters, and multiple modes, under official licensing and partnerships.

Steam wishlist is available, and a PS5 Deluxe Edition adds enhanced physical content and exclusive items for pre-orders.

The title maintains Psyvariar’s buzz-based arcade heritage, developed with fan input and rooted in a lineage tracing back to 2000.

PC and console releases are planned for March 19, 2026, with PS5 physical Deluxe Edition and pre-order options in Europe.

Japanese physical editions will release for PS5, Switch 2, and Switch, with standard and limited editions priced accordingly and extras like a pin set and soundtrack CD for the limited versions.

Players can choose from seven pilots with distinct shot types, join guest Cotton from the Cotton series, and tackle multiple modes—Arcade, Arrange, Mission, Caravan, Endless, and Practice—while enjoying Neo-retro 3D visuals inspired by the original arcade titles.

Banana Bytes, creators of Sophstar, teams with Red Art Studios to celebrate the Psyvariar franchise’s 25th anniversary.

Psyvariar 3 launches years after Psyvariar 2, introducing a new Earth colony under alien signals with seven playable pilots and refined buzz mechanics, a Neutrino/shield system, and strategic bomb variations.

New and refined gameplay includes an updated Roll mechanic, Neutrino and Shield systems, strategic Bomb variations, dynamic difficulty, and the same arcade-hard, high-risk-reward flow fans expect.

Deluxe Edition (500 copies) includes exclusive sleeve art and a magnet set, with PS5 Standard and Deluxe editions available in Europe via Red Art Games.

Development is a collaboration among Banana Bytes, Red Art Games, and Red Art Studios under SUCCESS Corporation’s license, aiming to preserve arcade sensibilities while adding new characters, controls, and modes.

Overall, Psyvariar 3 blends traditional bullet-hell action with new systems and modes to appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers.