Certain PlayStation Vita fans can rejoice as one of the system's best games is now getting remastered more than 10 years after its release. As announced on Wednesday, Bandai Namco will release a 4K Freedom Wars Remastered for the PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC.
Freedom Wars Fans Get a Treat in 2025
Launching on January 10, 2025, Freedom Wars Remastered features upgraded textures, 60 FPS, and a 4K resolution on modern systems like the PS5 and PC. No Xbox version has been announced as of the time of writing. The game will be getting more than just graphical upgrades, however, as the press release confirms there will be "an overhauled weapon crafting system and other game play upgrades, as well as adding difficulty settings.
The 2014 game features an interesting concept that should work great for modern audiences. At the start of Freedom Wars, you're given a 1 million year sentence for merely existing due to an unsustainable world resource situation. As you head into battle, you'll use Thorn weapons, which let you jump and grab onto the terrain. You can also choose unique weapons that let you set traps, give healing to team members,...