Freedom Wars Remastered: Enhanced Gameplay and New Features Revealed
A new trailer for Freedom Wars Remastered showcases its revamped gameplay and control systems, offering a fresh look at this dystopian action RPG. Players will battle colossal mechanical creatures known as Abductors, gather resources, upgrade their equipment, and tackle diverse missions within a resource-depleted world.
Freedom Wars Remastered, launching January 10th on PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC, boasts significant enhancements. Beyond upgraded visuals, the game features refined balance adjustments, a challenging new difficulty setting, and numerous other improvements.
Originally conceived as a response to Capcom's shift of the Monster Hunter franchise to Nintendo consoles, Freedom Wars (for PS Vita) offered a similar gameplay loop in a futuristic setting. Players engage in combat against massive Abductors, collect their parts, and enhance their gear for increasingly powerful attacks. This core gameplay is refined and enhanced in the remastered version.
The new trailer introduces the protagonist, a "Sinner" condemned for the crime of being born, and highlights the mission structure. Players undertake tasks for their Panopticon (city-state), ranging from citizen rescues and Abductor eliminations to securing control systems. These missions can be tackled solo or cooperatively online.
Freedom Wars Remastered: Gameplay Improvements Detailed
The trailer highlights key improvements in Freedom Wars Remastered:
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Enhanced Graphics: Experience stunning visuals, with PS5 and PC versions reaching 4K (2160p) resolution at 60 FPS. PS4 achieves 1080p at 60 FPS, while the Switch version runs at 1080p and 30 FPS.
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Faster-Paced Gameplay: Enjoy a more dynamic experience with improved movement speed and the ability to cancel weapon attacks, contributing to a faster, more fluid combat system.
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Revamped Crafting: The crafting and upgrade systems have been streamlined with user-friendly interfaces. A new module synthesis feature allows players to enhance modules using resources obtained from rescued citizens. Modules can now be attached and detached at will.
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Deadly Sinner Difficulty: A new difficulty mode designed to challenge even the most experienced players.
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Complete DLC Included: All original customization DLC from the PS Vita version is included from the outset.