Bandai Namco announced Freedom Wars is coming back as Freedom Wars Remastered on January 10, 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
Originally released for the PS Vita, Freedom Wars has been upgraded to support up to 4K at 60 FPS on modern platforms. In addition, Freedom Wars Remastered includes an adjusted game balance, new features, updates to weapon crafting and upgrades, and much more.
Update: In an interview at IGN, producer Takashi Tsukamoto noted that a Freedom Wars sequel is possible if Freedom Wars Remastered does well enough sales wise.
“What success would look like is for this game to do well, and well enough that we could take the next step into potentially releasing a sequel,” Tsukamoto said.
Check out the announcement trailer below:
Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Bandai Namco:
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
