Freedom Wars Remastered: Enhanced Gameplay and New Features Revealed
A new trailer for Freedom Wars Remastered showcases the game's revamped gameplay and control systems, offering a fresh look at this dystopian action RPG. Players will once again battle colossal mechanical creatures, upgrade their equipment, and undertake challenging missions in a world ravaged by resource depletion.
The remastered edition boasts significant improvements, including stunning enhanced graphics, faster-paced action, and a completely overhauled crafting system. A challenging new difficulty mode caters to veteran players, while all original customization DLC is included from launch. Freedom Wars Remastered arrives January 10th on PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC.
The original Freedom Wars, a PlayStation Vita exclusive, emerged as a response to Capcom's decision to shift the Monster Hunter franchise to Nintendo consoles. While differing in setting (a futuristic dystopia versus a fantasy world), the core gameplay loop remains remarkably similar: Players battle giant mechanical enemies ("Abductors"), collect their parts, and upgrade their gear to tackle even tougher foes.
Bandai Namco's new trailer provides a detailed look at the gameplay. It introduces the protagonist, a "Sinner" condemned for the crime of being born, and depicts their life within a harsh, resource-scarce world. The Sinner must complete missions for their Panopticon (city-state), ranging from civilian rescue operations and Abductor extermination to capturing crucial control systems. These missions can be tackled solo or with online co-op partners.
Freedom Wars Remastered: Gameplay Enhancements
The trailer highlights key improvements in Freedom Wars Remastered:
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Graphics Upgrade: Experience significantly improved visuals, with PS5 and PC versions reaching 4K (2160p) resolution at 60 FPS. PS4 offers 1080p at 60 FPS, while the Switch version runs at 1080p, 30 FPS.
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Faster-Paced Gameplay: Enhanced movement speed and new mechanics, including weapon attack cancellation, contribute to a more dynamic and engaging combat experience.
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Revamped Crafting: A more intuitive interface and the ability to attach/detach modules freely streamline the crafting and upgrade process. A new module synthesis feature allows players to enhance modules using resources gathered from rescued citizens.
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Deadly Sinner Difficulty: A brand-new difficulty setting designed to test the skills of even the most seasoned players.
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Complete DLC Inclusion: All customization DLC from the original PS Vita release is included in Freedom Wars Remastered from day one.
