Rendering Ranger R2 release date set for March, Nintendo Switch physical release detailed
It’s been a couple of years since Rendering Ranger R2 was announced, but Limited Run Games shared an update today with a release date and details about the physical release for Nintendo Switch.
Along with a standard version, Limited Run Games is planning an “Armageddon Edition”. The latter includes the game, controller diagram card, translated manual with added retrospective, official soundtrack, double-sided poster, enamel pin, 3D helmet keychain, and commemorative metal coin.
As for the release date, Rendering Ranger R2 will first launch digitally on March 20, 2025. Below is some information about it:
Developed by Manfred Trenz (creator of the Turrican series) and published by German software powerhouse Rainbow Arts, this game was originally released in 1995. Originally slated to come to the West as Targa, the game ultimately ended up as a Japan-only title, with only 10,000 copies printed, making it one of the most sought-after collectibles in retro gaming.
You are the Rendering Ranger known as Double R, a special forces soldier who must defend the Earth from a devastating alien invasion. Through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages, Rendering Ranger: R² is one of the greatest technological showcases ever seen on the Super Nintendo!
Key Features
- Faithful emulation of Rendering Ranger: R² and its unreleased PAL version Targa with rewind and save features
- Gut-wrenching side-scrolling action with sprawling stage design and cinematic presentation
- Mind-blowingly fast horizontal shooting stages unlike any seen before on Super Nintendo
- Upgradable weapons, tons of enemies, dynamic on-scene mayhem at nearly every turn
- Gigantic bosses in sprites converted from pre-rendered 3D models
- Timeless 16-bit action at its best from legendary game creator Manfred Trenz
Pre-orders for the Rendering Ranger R2 Nintendo Switch physical release start on February 14, 2025 here. We also have more coverage from the initial announcement here.
