Limited Run Games has announced a release date for their Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix re-release.

Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix is coming to Windows PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5 on February 27th.

Originally released for the original PlayStation in 2001 by Kronos Digital Entertainment and published by Eidos Interactive, the prequel to Fear Effect has never been ported to modern platforms since.

Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game:

Return to 2048 Hong Kong in the groundbreaking prequel that defined style and mature storytelling for a generation.

Set two years before the events of Fear Effect, dive into a sprawling adventure that takes you from futuristic cityscapes to the lost tomb of China’s first emperor, and discover the origins of mercenaries Hana Tsu-Vachel, Royce Glas, Deke Decourt, and the enigmatic Rain Qin, in a story that blends high-tech espionage with ancient Chinese mythology and the supernatural.

Features

• Unforgettable Cinema – Be captivated by the iconic visual style, blending cel-shaded 3D characters with fully streaming, animated FMV backgrounds. It’s an unforgettable, graphic novel-like aesthetic that remains unique.
• Survival Meets Action – Test your nerves with the innovative “Fear Effect” system, where your combat effectiveness is tied to your heart rate. Experience a world packed with intense action, strategic stealth kills, and classic survival horror puzzles.
• Enhanced for Modern Platforms – Enjoy a timeless classic with enhanced quality-of-life features, including Save States, Rewind, Widescreen mode, Achievements, and CRT filters, to ensure an authentic experience.