XIII Remake Was a Flop; Here's Gameplay From New Version
The re-release of the XIII remake has been confirmed for September. At the same time, the game will debut on Nintendo Switch, and other platforms will receive a next-gen update. See the game in action.
There's no denying that the 2020 remake of XIII - a refreshed version of a 2003 FPS - was, to put it mildly, a flop. Studio Microids has, however, attempted to save the franchise by announcing a re-release of yet another remake.
A new remake from an experienced studio
The decision to re-release the project was revealed a few weeks back. Now Microids has shared the details and a short announcement:
"In order to achieve quality standards and offer an optimal gaming experience, Microids decided to entrust the development of XIII Remake to the French studio Tower Five," reads the official announcement on Steam.
So yet another studio is working on the project .. We would like to remind you that the remake, released in 2020, was the responsibility of PlayMagic.
The new remake is first and foremost:
- improved graphics and performance,
- far fewer bugs,
- improved enemy AI,
- improvements, such as a better HUD or refined sound editing,
- novelty in the form of multiplayer for up to 13 players,
- 30 fps on Switch and 60 fps on PS5 and XSX/S.
Release in September; next-gen patch for free
The publisher also released a gameplay video for the PlayStation 5 console:
In addition, the publisher revealed , that the new version of the re-release of the remake of XIII will launch on September 13, 2022, including on Nintendo Switch. On all other platforms, the new features will be made available for free in the form of a free update, as long as you have purchased the game before that point. The title can currently be purchased on Steam, in PlayStaion Store and Microsoft Store.
