Summary
Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Dimps have released a new update forFreedom Wars Remasteredto address some outstanding bugs and issues. Released on June 17, 2025,Freedom Wars Remasteredis an updated re-release of 2014’sFreedom Wars,a co-op action RPG once exclusive to the PS Vita handheld.
Though the trend of game publishers and developers remastering older titles has faced criticism in the past, one positive aspect of the movement is that some games are getting a second life on newer, more accessible platforms. That much is true forFreedom Wars. Without the remaster, the game would be trapped on the PS Vita, a discontinued platform, and theFreedom Warsserver shutdown of 2021left those remaining without access to the game’s online multiplayer component. Now,Freedom Wars Remasteredgives Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC users the ability to experience the game’s unique setting and cooperative gameplay.
Freedom Wars Remasteredalso benefits from up-to-date patches, as evidenced by the latest update to the game. Released on January 17, the latestFreedom Wars Remasteredpatch addresses some crashing issues experienced by players on all platforms. It also tackles a Switch-specific crash issue related to theFreedom Wars RemasteredAccessory system. The Accessory is an android NPC partner that follows the player and is a unique part of theFreedom Warsstory and setting.
The latestFreedom Wars Remasteredupdate mainly addresses issues that cause the game to crash on all platforms. The patch notes don’t specify just what the crash bugs are, but prior to the patch, players on social media complained about crashes kicking them out ofFreedom Wars Remasteredonline multiplayersessions, disrupting their play. The patch also addresses a crash bug caused on the Switch when players use a specific Japanese Accessory voice option.
For the PC version, the newFreedom Wars Remasteredpatch may fix some performance issues related to Windows 11 version 24H2. Deployed by Microsoft in late 2024, Windows 11 update 24H2 has attracted criticism for causing compatibility and performance issues for some games. Even major Ubisoft franchises likeAssassin’s Creedsuffered from Windows 11 issuesrelated to update 24H2, only recently receiving patches to address the problems.
The end of the patch notes also include a message for PC users who may be making changes to the in-game files ofFreedom Wars Remastered. The message encouraged such users to return the files to their “original state” before applying the update, so as not to risk problems during installation. Though not mentioning them directly, the message is likely addressed to some methods used by theFreedom Wars Remasteredcommunity to adjust the language options for Accessories.
Steam:
*Attention to Steam users:
If you have made any changes to the installed files for the game to avoid any problems, please verify to return the folder to its original state before applying the update, as the update may not be applied correctly. If the situation does not improve after the update, please try uninstalling and re-installing the game. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Freedom Wars Remastered
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Born into a one-million-year prison sentence, you must survive deadly missions to earn any hope of freedom. Die in prison or live on the battlefield. The choice is yours.CONVICTED FROM BIRTH FOR THE CRIME OF LIVINGIn a distant future where all resources on earth have been depleted, being alive is a sin by itself. As a sinner sentenced to one million-years in prison, you must volunteer in dangerous operations to reduce your prison sentence and fight your way to freedom.THREE-DIMENSIONAL HIGH SPEED COMBATUse your most trusted weapon, your Thorn, to dominate the battlefield. Stand alongside your allies and your warden cyborg Accessory to face off against powerful enemies.ENHANCED GRAPHICSRe-rendered graphics vividly portray desolate worlds, colossal prison cities, powerful enemies, and fierce battles.
