The Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition is a remaster that updates the 2003 action-adventure title. You play as reporter Jade investigating alien threats on Hillys, blending exploration, puzzle-solving, combat with the daï-jo staff, and hovercraft racing. This edition features visual upgrades to 4K/60fps, refined controls, new autosave/cross-save features, and added content like a treasure hunt, speedrun mode, and an anniversary gallery, preserving the original's core mechanics while modernizing the experience.
This edition brings the classic adventure into the modern era with significant technical overhauls developed by Virtuos. Visual fidelity has been substantially improved, allowing players to experience Hillys in up to 4K resolution running at a smooth 60 frames per second. Audio design has also received an update to match the enhanced visuals.
Beyond the graphical boost, several quality-of-life features have been integrated to streamline gameplay for contemporary audiences:
While remaining faithful to the original narrative and structure, the 20th Anniversary Edition introduces new optional content and modes designed to offer fresh challenges and deeper insight into the game's creation. Exploration is incentivized through brand-new rewards unlocked by completing a new treasure hunt scattered across Hillys, encouraging players to revisit familiar locations.
For those seeking a competitive edge or a deeper dive into the game’s history, several additions have been made:
The gameplay loop centers around Jade’s multifaceted role as an investigative journalist and reluctant hero. Armed with her signature daï-jo staff and faithful camera, players engage in a variety of activities that blend the listed genres of Adventure, Puzzle, and Shooter.
Players will freely explore the diverse environments of Hillys, engage in combat against various creatures, infiltrate restricted zones, and solve enigmatic environmental puzzles. Furthermore, the experience includes addictive mini-games and competitive hovercraft racing segments.
This release contains no additional DLCs or expansions beyond the content integrated into this anniversary package.