Bandai Namco and developer Dimps (Street Fighter IV, Dragon Ball Xenoverse) have revealed that the original PS VIta game, Freedom Wars will be remastered. This release will be made within the framework of the tenth anniversary of the game, which debuted in our region on October 28, 2014.
In an interview with the official blog of PlayStation in JapanTakashi Tsukamoto —director of the original game and producer of Freedom Wars Remastered– said:
«We’ve wanted to make a sequel since the game came out 10 years ago, but the opportunity never presented itself. This time, we were lucky enough to have a chance, and with Bandai Namco Entertainment producing while we developed and it being the 10th anniversary of Freedom Wars
Furthermore, Takashi Tsukamoto commented that “When Dimps received the license from Sony Interactive Entertainment to create a remastered version and we were looking for a publisher and Bandai Namco Entertainment kindly stepped forward and offered to publish.” It is worth noting that Freedom Wars It was originally published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and has remained exclusive to its platforms until now.
What is the release date and platforms it will reach? Freedom Wars Remastered?
The unexpected announcement of the remastering of Freedom Wars It also came with a release date. So if you’re wondering when it’s coming out and what platforms it’ll hit, Freedom Wars Remasteredwe inform you that the release date of this game is scheduled for Friday, January 10, 2025. Freedom Wars Remastered Coming to PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 PC via Steam.
In Japan, the Famitsu media has had access to a demonstration of Freedom Wars Remastered and they have shared 18 minutes of their gameplay, which you can see in the following video.
What is the story of Freedom Wars Remastered?
Bandai Namco has shared a brief description of the story and the features it will have Freedom Wars Remastered:
For the crime of existing, your sentence of 1,000,000 years begins today.
The story of Freedom Wars Remastered takes place in a dystopian future, where the world is plagued by pollution and depleted of natural resources. Humanity lives in sprawling prison complexes called Panopticons. All who are born into this hellish landscape are considered “Sinners.” Players seek their freedom by volunteering for extremely dangerous combat operations to compete with other Panopticons for what remains of the planet’s dwindling resources.
- Deep character customization: Create a unique look that reflects your style with a wide range of options, from facial features to clothing and accessories. Customize weapons and equipment to suit your gameplay preferences. Stand out in the fight for freedom!
- Improved experience: Freedom Wars Remastered features enhancements such as 4K resolution, improved textures and 60fps performance on PlayStation and PC, a revamped weapon crafting system and other gameplay improvements, as well as the addition of difficulty settings. Improved graphics bring environments and characters to life, while refined controls ensure more intuitive and responsive gameplay.
- Exciting cooperative battles: Join forces with up to seven players in Freedom Wars co-op mode. Work together to rescue citizens and take down massive kidnappers in fast-paced, action-packed missions. Using dynamic teamwork and strategy, you’ll take on ever-evolving challenges that require skill, coordination, and quick thinking.
Fuente: Bandai Namco Latin America