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.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake
Fatal Frame is a series you don’t hear much about these days, but horror fans hold its second entry, Crimson Butterfly, in high esteem. We’re ecstatic to see the 2003 PS2 classic get updated with improved visuals and gameplay, including tweaks to the signature camera-based action, that will make sisters Mio and Maya’s harrowing adventure all the more terrifying. The remake’s best new addition? Mio and Maya can now hold hands.
Gothic 1 Remake
2001’s Gothic is getting a faithful glow-up that looks to reintroduce the RPG to a new audience. The combat system and control scheme, a criticism of the original, has been reworked to feel modern and, most of all, playable. Developer THQ Nordic Barcelona even released a playable teaser to obtain feedback and ensure it’s on the right track. As 20+ year-old game, Gothic has been a tough game to revisit on PC, making this remake all the more welcomed. Eager fans can play a free prologue demo now on Steam.
Danganronpa 2×2
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.
Fate/Extra Record
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.
Gungrave G.O.R.E. Blood Heat
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.
Halo: Campaign Evolved
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.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
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.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter
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.
Frostpunk 1886
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.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
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“. We hope that’s the case and look forward to eventually seeing the remake in action.
Max Payne 1 and 2 Remake
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.
Persona 4 Revival
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.
Silent Hill Remake
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.
Splinter Cell
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 Witcher
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.
God of War Trilogy Remake
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.
Which remakes are you looking forward to playing the most? Let us know in the comments!
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