Beyond Good And Evil 20th Anniversary Edition: Release Window, Changes, & New Additions

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is celebrating a major birthday this year, and an updated version of the game called is set to release in commemoration of the event. As an action-adventure title from Ubisoft that originally released on sixth-generation consoles, made a mark with a unique world and story that could be explored through diverse gameplay. Despite initially failing to generate strong sales, the years have been kind to the title, earning it a loyal following that outmatches many of its contemporaries.

The franchise hasn't exactly been dormant for the full span of the twenty years since its release, but it hasn't been fully active either. The original title received an HD re-release on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and can still be purchased on Steam and Ubisoft Connect for PC play. was teased in 2008 and announced with a cinematic trailer in 2017, but the long development cycle and a lack of transparency regarding development progress casts a certain shadow, and the departure of the game's director and unfortunate passing of creative director Emile Morel has further complicated matters.

The existence of the was revealed through an early development version that accidentally went live to some Ubisoft+ members, followed by a listing on the Xbox Store that likewise seems to have gone public earlier than intended. As reported by and confirmed by Ubisoft, a "" caused the issue, but the publisher has taken advantage of the situation to establish an early 2024 window for the release. Ubisoft also said that it plans to share more information "."

Unless the definition of new year is being used loosely, major additional details aren't likely to arrive at The Game Awards 2023 or any other December opportunity. That being said, an official trailer does