Summary
- Beyond Good and Evil is likely to get a 20th anniversary reboot, confirmed by evidence from Microsoft, and is highly anticipated by its cult following.
- The game follows the story of Jade, a photojournalist who joins a resistance movement to uncover an alien conspiracy and is considered by many to be one of Ubisoft's best standalone games.
- The 20th anniversary edition will feature revamped graphics, sound, and controls, as well as new features like a speedrun mode and autosaving, providing a fresh experience for fans.
Beyond Good and Evil is reportedly getting a 20th anniversary reboot, as per new evidence provided by Microsoft. Ubisoft developed and released the single-player action-adventure game back in 2003 and while it received mixed reviews and less-than-ideal sales figures, Beyond Good and Evil has garnered a cult following over the past two decades.
The story of Beyond Good and Evil revolves around Jade, a photojournalist who eventually joins a resistance movement trying to uncover an alien conspiracy. Players battle against enemies and gather photographic evidence while playing as her, as well as her allies. Beyond Good and Evil is considered by many to be one of the best standalone Ubisoft games. Ubisoft envisioned the game as part of a trilogy and a sequel was also announced 15 years ago, with a trailer revealed at the E3 2017 event. However, as per recent reports, Beyond Good and Evil 2 is stuck in development hell, making it one of the most delayed AAA games in history.
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Now, it seems that fans will be treated to the 20th anniversary edition of Beyond Good and Evil before they can get their hands on its sequel. It is reported that Microsoft listed the Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition on the Xbox store before an official announcement was even made. The game was also made playable for a short while through Ubisoft+ on Xbox, which caused several thousand fans to get their hands on it. According to the listing on the Xbox Store, Beyond Good and Evil's 20th anniversary reboot features 4k 60fps output, as well as revamped graphics, sound, and controls that may solve many of the issues gamers faced with the 2003 release.
The 20th anniversary edition of Beyond Good and Evil is also said to include new features like a speedrun mode as well as autosaving and cross-save functionalities. However, a few hours after the anniversary edition news went viral, Microsoft removed the game listing from the Xbox store. However, it is unclear whether this was a mistake on the company's end, or potentially a clever way to tease the 20th anniversary edition. Microsoft or Ubisoft are yet to make an official announcement about a potential release, but the listing suggests that as one of the best games that turned 20 in 2023, Beyond Good and Evil will be available to play soon on consoles.
The 20th Anniversary Edition of Beyond Good and Evil will likely be a breath of fresh air for fans who have played the original title over the past two decades. It would also be interesting to learn more from Ubisoft about the release of the still-in-development Beyond Good and Evil 2, since there is no recent news regarding its production.
- Released
- November 11, 2003
- ESRB
- T For Teen due to Comic Mischief, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Milan, Ubisoft Montpellier
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft
- Engine
- Jade
WHERE TO PLAY
For centuries, the planet Hillys has been bombarded by a relentless alien race. Skeptical of her government's inability to repel the invaders, a rebellious action reporter named Jade sets out to capture the truth. Armed with her camera, dai-jo staff, and fierce determination, she discovers shocking evidence leading to a horrific government conspiracy, and is forced to battle an evil she cannot possibly fathom.
Join the Rebellion
As action reporter Jade, join an underground resistance group and expose your government's secrets using stealth, force, and wits. Stop at nothing until your people know the truth.
Expose the Conspiracy
Enter a futuristic world full of deception, where nothing is as it seems and exposing the truth is the only hope of restoring freedom.
Prepare for Anything
Brace yourself for any obstacle in this spellbinding world from the mind of innovative game creator, Michel Ancel.
United We Fight
Battle against the forces of conspiracy with Jade's punishing dai-jo staff techniques. Master amazing tag-team fighting combos with allied resistance fighters.
