After years of silence on a remake that was first announced in 2017, and originally intended for a 2018 release, Fear Effect Reinvented has released a surprise trailer. The new video shows off a new cel-shaded graphics style, and promises the game will release “sooner than you think.”
The remake of the 2000 PlayStation cult classic aims to stay true to the original game, while rethinking gameplay, graphics, and controls for a modern audience. Players can play as three different mercenaries–Hana, Glas, and Deke–as they try to find the missing daughter of a Hong Kong Triad boss.
The game was originally announced in 2017 with a short teaser and a 2018 release date, but ended up going silent for a long period. The franchise’s social media accounts posted occasional updates over the years, but have been mostly silent since early 2020.