Oddworld: Soulstorm launched earlier this year on PlayStation 5 and PS4, much to the delight of its loyal fans. While in some ways it was a solid step forward for the classic series, the game launched with more than its fair share of issues. Poor enemy AI, progression-blocking bugs, and all kinds of other problems meant it wasn't quite the win people were hoping for. Of course, since launch, developer Oddworld Inhabitants has been making numerous fixes, and it looks like everything will culminate with the release of Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition.
This new version of the game is set to arrive on 30th November, and it promises to be a big improvement on the initial release. According to Microids — publisher of the physical version of the game — the Enhanced Edition includes "dramatically improved gameplay mechanics and motion code, audio balance improvements, seven additional months of polish, improved Slig and follower AI (more intelligent and responsive), as well as all previously released updates and brand-new content".
It sounds like a lot of issues are ironed out here, then, but what of that new content? On PS5 and PS4, you'll be able to play something called Toby’s Escape, which will be accessible in the main menu after completing the game. This chapter will cover how Toby got away from RuptureFarms and ended up conducting the train.
The best part of all this is that the Enhanced Edition will be a free upgrade for any owners of the original release. If you bought the game (or claimed it as part of PS Plus back in April), you'll be eligible to upgrade it to this fancy new version.
Will you be checking out Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition? Follow Abe in the comments section below.
[source microids.com, via gematsu.com]
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It’s awesome that they’re doing this for PS Plus owners too, I felt so left out when I couldn’t get FF7 PS5 with my subscription
Microids? I think I remember a friend having a bad case of those once. Couldn't sit down for a week.
On topic- Nice this is a free upgrade. I never bothered trying the version on PSPlus due to reports of all the bugs and I was never a fan of the PS1 originals back in the day. Maybe will try this new shiny version though.
We’re even getting Enhanced Editions for PS5 games now! 😛
I have known the Abe Games before but Soulstorm was the first one that I’ve played due to Ps+.
I really like it. It’s not perfect and of course not groundbreaking but it’s fun. Visuals are just ok but the sound mix can be pretty intense.
Looking forward to the update.
@katamariUK I just started with the game after several patches and haven’t experienced a crash or bud so far.
Is this a patch or a completely separate version of the game?
Cool, still haven’t played it after it didn’t get the best reception at launch. But I’m happy to upgrade to this enhanced version for free.
@Jackpaza0508 I hope they do this upgrade with the PS Plus version of Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
@Milktastrophe will come as an update
I got bored quick with this tbh, but as I've had fair few months away I might continue with it. Maybe a break from it was needed. Just a tad bit repetitive.
As I do with all PS Plus game I added it to my library. I never took the time to Download and Try it. This may be a reason to jump in come November 30th.
I played it for a while but didn't finish. I guess I might try again after the update then.
Well, maybe this will be finally OK.
When I played this at PS Plus, I was heavily disappointed. After a total of 4 hours, I deleted it.
I absolutely don't understand some of these high rated reviews.
It looks like a PS3 game and feels heavily dated.
When they say gameplay improving I only hope for farts inclusion
Hope there are including farting mechanic... Not the same without it
It's good but games should never release in such a state in the first place...due to the nature of the business many games are chucked out the door to please investors.... It's the gamers that count and I am getting sick of 90% finished games..
Won't be playing it till I have a ps5 because they didn't include the PS4 version when they added it as a ps plus game
Nice Now back to Babylon's Fall
Thank god. This game had so much potential but there were too many things wrong with it that took some of the fun out. I hope they bring back the funny game speak.
Free upgrades are always nice! Still working my way thru the first game.
Review coming for this upgrade?
I played a few hours of this when it was a free PS Plus game on PS five. I enjoyed the first few hours, but then I found the difficulty spikes way too sharply, and the controls and overall gameplay just became not fun. Does this enhanced Edition do anything to remedy this?
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