Beyond Good and Evil Gets The Anniversary Treatment
In super exciting news for fans like myself, it was announced today that Beyond Good and Evil is getting a 20th-anniversary re-release. While it had been rumoured for a while now, it was nice to get confirmation during the Limited Run Games showcase that the Anniversary edition will be coming to PC, Xbox Series & One, PS5 & 4 and the Nintendo Switch on the 25th of June. What’s more, there will be physical collector’s edition coming later in the year with pre-orders opening up on the 12th of July.
The Anniversary edition is coming with a host of improvements for returning players. These improvements include 4K resolutions, 60 FPS, Autosaves, Cutscene Skips (but don’t do that, they are amazing) Achievements/Trophies, full controller/keyboard/mouse support and cross-save across all platforms. To top it all off, there will be a new mission, where players can find a bit more about Jade’s past and perhaps even learn a bit about the not-quite-vaporware, Beyond Good and Evil 2.
Honestly, if you have never played this gem of an adventure, you owe it to yourself to give it a crack. It is pitch-perfect, with fantastic gameplay, amazing writing and lead characters that are so engaging that even after 20 years, people are still excited about the prospect of a sequel. Beyond Good and Evil is a true classic and these modern touches should ensure that a whole new generation of players get to experience this unforgettable game. I for one can’t wait to jump back in with Jade, Pey’J and Double H to bask in this wonderful title once more.
