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Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC on June 25, Ubisoft announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via Ubisoft:

Swoop into the marvelous world of Hillys as action-reporter Jade to investigate the mysterious DomZ alien attacks alongside colorful characters, like her adoptive uncle Pey’j or the valiant Double H.
Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K, 60 frames per second with improved graphics, controls, and audio, along with brand-new autosave and cross-save features.
Enjoy exclusive new rewards as you explore the planet and discover more about Jade’s past in a new treasure hunt throughout Hillys.
Put your skills to the test thanks to the new speedrun mode and updated achievements, and learn more about the game’s development and secrets in the anniversary gallery!

Armed with her dai-jo and faithful camera, Jade’s adventure will get you to freely explore Hillys, combat creatures large and small, infiltrate dangerous areas, solve enigmatic puzzles, play addictive mini-games, race the best hovercraft pilots, and take pictures of the whole experience.
Be ready to dive into a trailblazing blend of action gameplay and thrilling emotional cutscenes!

You'll be able to relive Jade's adventures in Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition, coming June 25!

 

[Bloobs]

 

[solidus12]

I have the PS3 version digitally. Will I get this one for free?

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

Title says July, link says June.....so it's out Juliune 25th?

 

[Deerock71]

Hope this doesn't go through Limited Runs for physical...

 

[Majormaxxx]

I have the xbox 360 digitally. Will I get this one for free

At least this new one is high res! Looks good!

 

[adamsapple]

Price?

I picked up the HD re-release for $2.99 at the start of the year, probably won't be picking it up again at launch.

 

[Dr.brain64]

Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC on June 25

 

[Majormaxxx]

Price?

I picked up the HD re-release for $2.99 at the start of the year, probably won't be picking it up again at launch.

surely it will be 29.99

 

[adamsapple]

I have the PS3 version digitally. Will I get this one for free?

I have the xbox 360 digitally. Will I get this one for free

 

[SF Kosmo]

Hope this is a free upgrade on PC. That version was always HD and 60fps, but it has some control and camera issues the console versions didn't and could use some touching up.

 

[Majormaxxx]

This is what they should have done with the Tomb Raider Legend/Anniversary/Underworld trilogy

4k 60, port the PC version to current and last gen consoles.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

Probably should update the thread title to reflect that it's actually June 25th. Reading is hard!!

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Hope this is a free upgrade on PC.

 

[Hudo]

My second-favorite Michel Ancel game!

That being said: No Steam release? The Ubisoft Launcher is one of the worst pieces of software I have ever used.

 

[kiphalfton]

Weren't the comparison shots posted awhile ago criticized for looking like crap compared to the HD remaster.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Let that sink in: one of the coolest and most endearing Ubisoft games gets a shit press release announcing a release in 5 days.

This is how much they value the franchise.

 

[Hugare]

Weren't the comparison shots posted awhile ago criticized for looking like crap compared to the HD remaster.

It was from a leak

Hopefuly they've put some work into it since then. Hoepfuly.

 

[kiphalfton]

Let that sink in: one of the coolest and most endearing Ubisoft games gets a shit press release announcing a release in 5 days.

This is how much they value the franchise.

Very suspect. AFAIK there has been no info, gameplay trailers, etc.

Hopefully this doesn't suck, as the previous version of the game isn't on steam anymore (however it may be able to be had from other PC store fronts potentially).

 

[Generic]

It's a very overrated game.

 

[Chuck Berry]

I really hate that "A Ubisoft Original" shit

Any time that gets plastered onto one of their titles, it turns out to be trash

 

[The Cockatrice]

No video. Yeah this is prolly going to be shit.

 

[Forsythia]

So, how much? €20? €30?

 

[Majormaxxx]

So, how much? €20? €30?

yes

 

[balls of snow]

One of the coziest game ever. Perfect for the steamdeck.

 

[StereoVsn]

My second-favorite Michel Ancel game!

That being said: No Steam release? The Ubisoft Launcher is one of the worst pieces of software I have ever used.

Well, that sucks. Will grab it on sale for PS5 then.

 

[Bloobs]

For 120 eddies. Youll get the season pass with BG&E2

 

[rapid32.5]

I want a free upgrade or a reduced price for HD re-release owners. It might end up worse than the original version.

 

[adamsapple]

I want a free upgrade or a reduced price for HD re-release owners.

They de-listed that fucker 2 days ago for a reason. We ain't getting shit.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Someone needs to tweet those fucksticks and ask them if they're adding corrected inverted controls for once

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

If they'll do a physical release as well I'll probably pick it up.

 

[Alan Silvestro]

They will certainly change the look of the pig to make it more inclusive. Ubisoft, no thanks!

 

[TexMex]

Now a new generation of gamers will be able to wonder why so many consider this a classic.

 

[LordCBH]

At least a 75% chance this will be a buggy mess. Probably a straight port of the HD version, which blew ass

 

[Skifi28]

Now a new generation of gamers will be able to wonder why so many consider this a classic.

I'll let you know.

 

[balls of snow]

Btw its June as in next week and not next month.

 

[digoutyoursoul]

I got all the achievements for the 360 version. Proud of myself ……

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

If they'll do a physical release as well I'll probably pick it up.

Guess I'll have to answer myself.

Aditionally, a physical edition and Collector's Edition will be available through Limited Run Games, with preorders opening on July 12.

Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition Launches on June 25

The sci-fi photojournalist adventure returns with improved visuals and performance, new in-game content, and more.

news.ubisoft.com

 

[digital_ghost]

So, how much? €20? €30?

$59.99 plus a discount if you show that you donated to the woke society.

 

[Eimran]

Is there a physical version or digital-only?

 

[Deerock71]

My second-favorite Michel Ancel game!

That being said: No Steam release? The Ubisoft Launcher is one of the worst pieces of software I have ever used.

If your favorite isn't Rayman II, we can't be friends.

 

[Hudo]

If your favorite isn't Rayman II, we can't be friends.

My favorite is exactly Rayman 2.

My ranking of Michel Ancel games is thus:

Rayman 2 > Beyond Good & Evil > Rayman 3 > Rayman Legends > Rayman Origins > Rayman > Tonic Trouble

I have not played Kong.

 

[Ceadeus]

Hope this doesn't go through Limited Runs for

Is there anything wrong with Limited run? I bought couple games on there

 

[Deerock71]

Is there anything wrong with Limited run? I bought couple games on there

I buy stuff from them, but they're kind of woke, so it's irritating.

 

[TVexperto]

whats the song of the trailer?

 

[adamsapple]

Is there anything wrong with Limited run? I bought couple games on there

Mostly ideological issues folks might have with them. They also do some other practices like artificial scarcity and ran into an issue where they were sending burnt CD-R's to people instead of actual pressed discs a few months back, but I think they made good for those people.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Here's the box art for the physical release.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Is there anything wrong with Limited run? I bought couple games on there

As long as you don't:

1. Order their CEs (they have long lead times for some of these),
2. Purchase from outside of NA (they have rather high shipping fees for international customers)

Then it's mostly smooth sailing, with the exception of a few instances like the recent CD-R fiasco.

Ah, and yes, there's also the ideological issues that adamsapple mentioned in his reply in case you care about all that BS (I personally don't).

 

[ShadowNate]

LRG have also occasionally botched the contents of a USB stick or such by providing corrupted files or not including game versions they explicitly promised during the pre-orders time window. They have provided, to original buyers, corrected versions as digital downloads in each case (I think, maybe on some cases they didn't do anything because not enough people complained?) so if you don't mind overpaying and then getting a digital download, I guess you should be fine.

If you're buying said releases from eBay though, you're being screwed in more ways than one.

 

[StereoVsn]

Note that sometimes both VGP and Amazon (US at least) carry LRG releases, but there are no guarantees for any particular game.