Remakes tend to be more exciting than remasters because the improvements often go beyond mere bumps in resolution or framerate. At best, studios reimagine classic experiences in exciting new ways, sand away rough edges, and somehow retain the intangible x-factors that made fans fall in love with these titles in the first place. At the very least, remakes offer a great way to play antiquated or less accessible experiences on modern hardware.
The remake boom has been in full swing in recent years to the point that it’s starting to get tough to keep track of all the projects in the works. Thankfully, we’ve gathered as many of the announced remakes (not remasters or reboots) that we could find and gathered them in one neat list, arranged chronologically by release window. This will be an evolving list that will be updated as new remakes are announced and released, so be sure to keep an eye on it over the coming months.
Nintendo announced this enhanced remake of Star Fox 64 with no warning, but we’re happy to see them quickly capitalize on Fox McCloud’s mainstream buzz from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. This latest remake (Star Fox 64 3D was the first) is simply titled Star Fox and features dramatically improved visuals, including more realistic designs for Fox and his crew. The game also preserves the original campaign but adds new cutscenes to bolster the story. Gameplay and the various modes have been improved or expanded, and the game even supports the N64 controller for those looking for a more nostalgic experience.
Many Assassin’s Creed fans consider 2013’s Black Flag as one of the best entries, and Ubisoft is giving it the ol’ spit shine. Dramatically improved graphics and performance accompany a completely rebuilt combat system and quality-of-life improvements, sanding away the original game’s annoyances. Black Flag Resynced also features new story missions, including tales centered on Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet, with newly recorded lines by the returning voice cast. The best addition of all? New sea shanties!
Hell froze over when Halo Studios (formerly known as 343) announced that it was not only remaking Halo: Combat Evolved’s iconic campaign but that it was bringing the game to PlayStation for the first time. Unlike 2011’s Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, which was a remaster, Campaign Evolved is a full Unreal 5 remake of the game’s story – and only the story, as the multiplayer is not included. Players can tackle the campaign alone, with a buddy in 2-player splitscreen, or in 4-player online co-op for the first time. Campaign Evolved also adds three new story missions centered on Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson set before the game’s events.
Picking up where 2025’s Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter left off, this remake of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC, first released in Japan in 2006, sports similar bells and whistles. It looks and (presumably) plays better, and features new content such as mini-games and fan-favorite characters becoming playable party members. Perhaps more importantly, it offers another decent entry point into the intimidating and convoluted (to an outsider) Trails franchise. Plus, if you got in the door with 1st Chapter, your save data can be transferred into 2nd Chapter to net bonus items in a great touch.
Rayman Legends Retold is an exciting yet somewhat controversial remake. The 2013 platformer is arguably Rayman’s finest outing, and much of that praise stems from its fantastic and timeless 2D illustrated art. Retold maintains the spirit and perspective of that aesthetic but renders it in 3D courtesy of Ubisoft’s Snowdrop Engine. While Retold still looks great in 2.5D, it’s debatable whether it looks better than before, but at least the actual gameplay still looks top-notch. New music levels bolster old favorites (such as the iconic “Black Betty” stage), plus additional tracks by Grant Kirkhope, and other quality-of-life improvements should make for a big return for one of the best platformers of the 2010s.
This remake of 2012’s Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair retains the game’s original zany story but adds a brand-new scenario for fans to sink their teeth into. The game’s cast of classmates returns to endure a mysterious new murder game promised to be as substantial as the existing campaign, which itself has been upgraded with visual enhancements. Monokuma has never been better, and that’s likely bad news for his unwilling participants.
Despite only releasing in 2022, Gungrave G.O.R.E. is getting a remake called Blood Heat. Rebuilt entirely in Unreal Engine 5, Blood Heat serves as a redemption of sorts for the poorly received action game by bolstering it with a host of improvements. Upgrades include a revamped and more polished combat system, enhanced cinematics, 360-degree controls, improved enemy AI, and new characters. Here’s hoping Gungrave’s comeback sticks the landing this time.
Arguably, the most beloved Zelda game of all time is getting its biggest makeover yet. Unfortunately, beyond a cinematic teaser showing off a sleeping Link, Nintendo has shared no details about the game. We have faith it will do the Nintendo 64 classic justice, and are curious if it can make the Water Temple wholly enjoyable once and for all.
Lara Croft’s 1996 debut adventure has been remade before, but Legacy of Atlantis will be its biggest overhaul yet. Built using Unreal Engine 5, Legacy of Atlantis will feature modernized gameplay as well as a few surprises to Lara’s trek across Peru, Egypt, Greece, and the titular lost city. If developers Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog add anything that can top the sheer shock of seeing a T-Rex for the first time in the original game (which returns in its full glory in this revamp), we’ll be extra impressed.
Persona 5 may be the entry that dominated the mainstream, but the also critically acclaimed Persona 4 set the table and is getting another shot in the limelight. Unfortunately, we don’t know how Atlus plans to update the 2008 title; its 2025 reveal trailer announced it as being in early development. Persona 3 Reload is likely the best reference point for what to expect, and we’re looking forward to spending dozens of hours hanging with the gang (i.e., fighting demons) in Inaba one more time.
The final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy is at hand, and it looks like Square Enix is going out with a bang. Players can now more quickly explore the vast world aboard the Highwind airship, allowing them to then skydive to their destinations. With Cid and Vincent fully playable, the party is complete, and the already stellar combat has been bolstered by a new FITS system, which allows the cast to don new outfits that bestow class-like abilities (FFX-2 dress spheres are (kind of) back, baby!). In a welcome change of pace, Revelations will launch on all platforms simultaneously, meaning no one has to wait to see how Cloud and Co.’s remixed adventure concludes.
11 Bit Studios is reimagining its 2018 post-apocalyptic city-management game, moving it into Unreal Engine 5 but offering more than a visual overhaul. Frostpunk 1886 will boast new content, including an entirely new Purpose path and new mechanics and laws. It may seem a bit soon for a remake of Frostpunk, but the game will be nine years old by the time 1886 is scheduled to launch in 2027.
Resident Evil fans hoped and prayed, and Capcom finally answered by announcing its next remake is the beloved (and challenging) Code: Veronica. Like the previous Resident Evil remakes, Claire Redfield’s 2000 survival horror adventure has been treated to a major graphical and gameplay overhaul. Although the reimagined storyline will be largely faithful to the original, expect to experience new narrative elements as well.
Record rebuilds Fate/Extra, the first entry in the dungeon-crawling RPG series, with updated character graphics, and a beefier narrative. In terms of gameplay, developer Type-Moon Studio states it features “a more strategic deck-building style of dramatic command battle.” We’re not sure exactly what that last bit means, but given that the original game was released for PSP, it will be nice to have an improved version of the cult title on modern hardware.
Santa Monica Studio is going back to its roots by remaking the original God of War Trilogy. Details were non-existent at the game’s reveal in February 2026, but this would presumably be a graphical and potentially gameplay overhaul of Kratos’ Greek adventures in God of War, God of War II, and God of War III. Whether this will be a bundled collection of three remade games or if Santa Monica somehow combines them into one seamless experience remains to be seen.
In April, Remedy Entertainment pleasantly surprised the gaming world when it announced it had struck a deal with Rockstar Games to remake Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne. Remedy sold the IP to Rockstar in 2002, but the two are partnering to revive the gritty crime series that popularized Bullet Time. The project, which will combine both games into a single title, will be made by Remedy with Rockstar footing the bill on development and publishing. It’s slated for current-gen consoles and PC.
Presentable Liberty, released in 2014, was a 1-to 2-hour-long narrative adventure in which players controlled an imprisoned character during a pandemic. While in solitude, you receive letters over the course of five days that, while you can’t reply to them, gradually tell the game’s overarching story. Presentable Liberty’s original creator, Robert “Wertpol” Brock, had planned to remake his games but passed away in 2018; this upcoming remake is being made in tribute to his life. It will feature more worldbuilding, improved graphics, new items and interactions, new endings, and full controller support.
Bloober Team surprised many by knocking its remake of Silent Hill 2 out of the park. Following that game’s positive reception, it’s no surprise Konami is entrusting the team to give the same treatment to the 1999 original that first instilled the fear of fog into players. We’re excited to see how Bloober Team reinvents Harry Mason’s captivating and terrifying search for his missing daughter.
It might not be a new entry, but a remake of Sam Fisher’s first outing is better than nothing after years of waiting. Ubisoft Toronto sits at the helm of the project and plans to rebuild the game from scratch using the Snowdrop Engine while maintaining the classic stealth elements. Here’s hoping it can recapture and reinvigorate the stealth gameplay that put the franchise on the map over two decades ago.
The reveal that arguably the best Star Wars game ever was getting a much-needed remake had fans raising their lightsabers in celebration. Unfortunately, the game’s development seemingly succumbed to the dark side after reports surfaced that progress had stalled, and work on the game has switched hands from Aspyr Media to Saber Interactive. The game went radio silent for a long period until Embracer Group sold off Saber, prompting the studio’s CEO to confirm that KOTOR is “alive and well“. In March 2026, Saber reconfirmed that the project is still in development. We hope that’s the case and look forward to eventually seeing the remake in action.
CD Projekt Red’s litany of upcoming projects includes a full remake of the first Witcher game. It’s being built in Unreal Engine 5 by developer Fool’s Theory with supervision from CD Projekt veterans. The Witcher, released for PC in 2007, is not an easy game to revisit due to its age and lack of console ports. Now that Geralt and friends are mainstream draws, newer fans can finally experience the adventure that started it all.
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