Freedom Wars Remastered Announced for PlayStation, PC and Switch

Bandai Namco and Dimps have revealed Freedom Wars Remastered, an updated version of the 2014 PS Vita action RPG from Sony Interactive Entertainment, which includes all previously released downloadable content. The remastered edition is set to launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on January 9, 2025, in Japan, followed by a global release on January 10.

In a bleak future where the world is ravaged by pollution and stripped of natural resources, humanity is confined to massive prison cities called Panopticons. Citizens, branded as "Sinners," are sentenced to a million years simply for existing. Players take on the role of these Sinners, fighting in dangerous combat missions to earn their freedom by securing dwindling resources for their Panopticons.

In an interview with PlayStation Blog Japan, Takashi Tsukamoto, the director of the original Freedom Wars and development producer for the remastered version, shared some insights into the project. "We’ve wanted to create a sequel ever since the original release, but the opportunity never arose. Now, with Bandai Namco as the publisher and the 10th anniversary approaching, the timing felt right to revisit the game."

Tsukamoto also addressed why Bandai Namco is publishing Freedom Wars Remastered instead of Sony, the original publisher.

"We [Dimps] acquired the license from Sony Interactive Entertainment to remaster the game and were searching for a publisher. Bandai Namco stepped in and generously offered to take on that role."

With its blend of fast-paced action, deep customization, and strategic multiplayer, Freedom Wars Remastered promises to deliver an enhanced experience for both new and returning players.