The Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is back, this time on the Microsoft Xbox Store.
The unannounced game appeared on the Xbox Store overnight with tons of screenshots before Microsoft took the listing offline.
The internet took notice and posted the details online, of course, including Wario64 on X/Twitter (below). According to the listing, the Anniversary Edition features 4K resolution and 60fps performance, with “enhanced graphics, controls and audio, as well as all-new auto-save and cross-save features.” Apparently there’s also a new speed run mode and updated achievements.
Beyond Good & Evil – 20th Anniversary Edition is available on the Xbox Store: https://t.co/xDHeD3JJWC
Immerse yourself in the wondrous world of Hillis as action reporter Jade to investigate mysterious DomZ alien attacks alongside colorful characters like her adoptive uncle Paige or… pic.twitter.com/zcuRkZbEFx
— Wario64 (@Wario64) November 29, 2023
Here’s the official ad:
Dive into the wondrous world of Hillis as action reporter Jade to investigate mysterious DomZ alien attacks alongside colorful characters like her adoptive uncle Paige or the valiant Double H.
Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K, 60fps with improved graphics, controls and audio, as well as all-new autosave and crosssave features.
Enjoy exclusive new rewards as you explore the planet and learn more about Jade’s past in a new treasure hunt across the Hillis.
Test your skills with 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 precision camera, Jade’s adventures will allow you to freely explore Hillis, fight creatures large and small, infiltrate dangerous areas, solve cryptic puzzles, play exciting mini-games, race against the best hovercraft pilots and photograph the whole experience.
Get ready to immerse yourself in an innovative mix of action-packed gameplay and thrilling emotional cutscenes!
This game uses Smart Delivery, which allows access to both Xbox One and Xbox Series X and S titles.
Ubisoft’s Beyond Good & Evil first launched on November 11, 2003, so we missed the actual 20th anniversary. However, this is likely an announcement and a launch is imminent. IGN has reached out to Ubisoft for comment.
In August, the Electronic Software Rating Board (ESRB) rated Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, so a release is expected on all platforms.
Beyond Good & Evil 2 was officially announced in 2017 and has been operating in varying degrees of capacity ever since. It is not yet clear if and when this game will see the light of day, as there have been no updates from Ubisoft, and this is reportedly still in pre-production even after more than six years of development.
In IGN Review 9/10 Beyond Good & Evil, we said, “Although it ended a little sooner than you’d like, Beyond Good & Evil tells its story with surprising panache and brilliance. Even better, it’s a story worth telling.”
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