[3][4][5] Later that day, the company confirmed via Twitter that the game was not an April Fools joke and was actively in development.
[9][10] The crowdfunding campaign ended on November 1, 2019, raising total of US$1,094,459 (¥118,673,775),[10] to be develop in-game contents, including tribute battle stages from the previous R-TYPE titles, worldwide subtitles support.
The developers has announced there will be rewards to give to those who contributed, they will receive different sets of gifts depends on the differ tiers funding they made in the project, these sets includes the Physical copy of the game, digital copy of the game, original soundtrack CD, hardcover art book, tee shirt, as well as the contributor's name to be featuring in the endgame credit.
[15] On June 18, 2021, Granzella Inc. confirmed the roadmap of updates with the free upgrade for R-Type Final 3 Evolved.
Other new features include a performance-based difficulty system, advanced customizations options for ships and pilots, global rankings, a virtual reality launch demo for the aircraft launch sequence, a new multiplayer mode that supports up to six players, and an online metaverse area called R Park.
[18] R Park serves as a lobby for the multiplayer mode where players can share strategies and compete in minigames for R Points that can be used for customization.