Ubisoft’s beloved action-adventure game Beyond Good and Evil officially turns 20 this year, and Ubisoft has announced a Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is coming… next year. Well, better late than never I guess?

　　Ah, but some have already got to play the BG&E remaster, as the game was accidentally launched early on Ubisoft+. Most of the videos of the remaster online have quickly been scrubbed, but somewhat unflattering comparisons between the original and updated versions of the game can still be viewed. As part of an official announcement of the project, Ubisoft insists what’s out there right now is “not indicative of the final game,” so hopefully we can expect some more polish when the project officially launches sometime next year.

　　“Well, looks like the cat’s out of the bag, dagnammit. Happy 20th anniversary to Beyond Good & Evil! While we cannot wait to show you more about this special edition, more news to come in early 2024! An early development version of Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition was recently released to some Ubisoft+ subscribers by mistake. We apologize for any confusion and want to assure our community that this version is not indicative of the final game.

　　As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Beyond Good & Evil, our commitment to delivering a game that meets the high expectations of our fans is unwavering. We're excited to announce that the official launch is set for early 2024, and we're dedicated to making it an experience that truly honors the legacy of the original. Thank you for your understanding and support.”

　　Will this remaster “truly honor the legacy of the original” given its set to launch in only a few short months? There’s reason to be skeptical, although perhaps the version that just leaked on Ubisoft+ was an early build.

　　As mentioned, Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition arrives sometime in early 2024. Meanwhile, Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains mired in development hell.