Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Dimps have announced Freedom Wars Remastered, a newly remastered port of Sony’s 2014 PS Vita action RPG.
Freedom Wars Remastered is in development for PC (via Steam), Switch, PS4, and PS5 with a release set for January 9th in Japan and January 10th globally. The new remaster will include all the post-launch DLC, too.
Here’s a rundown on the new remaster, plus its reveal trailer:
Good morning, Sinner. For the crime of existing, your 1,000,000-year sentence begins today. Fulfill your duty to the Panopticon. In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, Freedom Wars returns with Freedom Wars Remastered!
Create and customize your character and accessory partner to take on enormous bioweapons called Abductors in high-flying, three-dimensional combat – all while whittling down your million-year prison sentence to become a full-fledged Citizen in a dystopian future where being born is a sin.
Every beloved feature of Freedom Wars returns:
- Master three-dimensional combat using the Thorn to quickly traverse the battlefield and latch onto towering Abductors
- Dismantle Abductors to harvest parts to craft and upgrade your equipment
- Deep character customization with dystopic chic clothing designs
- Create your own “Accessory” – a customizable android companion who will join you on your missions and aid in battle
- Take it online to hunt Abductors with friends in co-op gameplay
The HD Remaster features new and improved features from the original PS Vita version:
- Improved visuals, supporting 4K resolution and 60fps
- Adjusted game balance and difficulty options
- Updates to weapon crafting and upgrading
English Trailer
Japanese Trailer