• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Gameranx

Gameranx

Video Game News, Lists & Guides

  • News
  • Features
  • Platforms
    • Xbox Series X
    • PS5
    • Nintendo
  • Videos
  • Upcoming Games
  • Guides
  • News
  • Features
  • Platforms
    • Xbox Series X
    • PS5
    • Nintendo
  • Videos
  • Upcoming Games
  • Guides

XIII Remake Gets A Remake – Developer Apologises

June 30, 2022 by Paul James

“We’re Terribly Sorry”

2003’s XIII was the recipient of average to mixed reviews when it first launched on PC, PS2, Xbox, and Nintendo Gamecube, but it earned itself a cult following who longed for more, a sequel, a remake, anything. On November 10, 2020, a remake of the game was released for the then-current generation of consoles, the PS4, Xbox One, and again, PC. Developed by PlayMagic Ltd, the response to the launch of the remake, from fans and critics alike was horrific. The game was largely slammed for having enormous numbers of bugs while there were changes to the game’s iconic cel-shaded art style which fans loathed; critically, it was one of the worst received games of the year. Today, finally the apology, and a way out.

A week after the initial launch a release from publisher Microids apologised for the issues plaguing the game, and promised that they’d be fixed. Today, again via press release, Microids have outlined their plans to fix the game, and it starts by remaking it… again. Microids said it has hired a different studio (Tower Five) to fix XIII so that players can “enjoy the game as intended.” Supposedly Tower Five have been working on a major title update for over a year to rectify the original’s launch woes.

Microids stated: “The development studio reworked the entire game from the art direction to the AI and added numerous technical improvements…  the studio has also worked on the multiplayer content as well as the Nintendo Switch port of the game. This update, the multiplayer content, and the Switch version will simultaneously be released on September 13th. On that date, owners of the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC versions will receive a free update and enjoy the game as intended.”

The road ahead for XIII is still long but it seems Microids are committed to fixing the problems that plagued the 2020 launch. It seems that the problems will now be behind them on September 13.

Source

Share this post:

FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterest

Recent Videos

20 Game Levels That Are LEGENDARY For A Reason

20 Game Levels That Are LEGENDARY For A Reason

This NEW Fallout Game Looks INSANE

This NEW Fallout Game Looks INSANE

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - Before You Buy

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - Before You Buy

Top 10 NEW Games of AUGUST 2025

Top 10 NEW Games of AUGUST 2025

20 Best ZOMBIE Games You Shouldn't Miss

20 Best ZOMBIE Games You Shouldn't Miss

10 Games That DESERVED Better

10 Games That DESERVED Better

10 WORST Games Where The Story ROCKS

10 WORST Games Where The Story ROCKS

CYBERPUNK 2077 PATCH 2.3 MAKES BIG CHANGES, FALLOUT 5 GREENLIT & MORE

CYBERPUNK 2077 PATCH 2.3 MAKES BIG CHANGES, FALLOUT 5 GREENLIT & MORE

Donkey Kong Bananza - Before You Buy

Donkey Kong Bananza - Before You Buy

Category: UpdatesTag: Microids, Nintendo Switch, PC, Playmagic, PS4, Tower Five, Xbox One, XIII

Sidebar

Recent Posts

  • Civilization 7: All Dai Viet Bonuses, Units, and Buildings | Right to Rule Collection DLC
  • Civilization 7: All Assyria Bonuses, Units, and Buildings | Right to Rule Collection DLC
  • Top Open-World Games with the Biggest Maps
  • Donkey Kong Bananza: All Banana Locations | Canyon Layer SL301
  • Donkey Kong Bananza: All Banana Locations | Canyon Layer SL300

Copyright © 2025 · Gameranx · All Rights Reserved · Powered by Mai Theme