I’m obsessed with anything 2000 AD-related, so it’s no surprise that I absolutely love the 2006 shooter Rogue Trooper, a game focused around their popular blue-skinned solider. Developed by 2000 AD’s parent company Rebellion Developments, the game was a hit with critics but didn’t exactly fly off shelves, which is why I’m hoping that a lot more people buy the remastered version. If you’re as crazy about 2000 AD as I am, you can head over to the game’s official website to win a copy on launch day, simply by filling out a form with your name and details.

Note that this new version is a remaster of the original game and not a full remake, which is for the best as I think that fans would probably prefer to experience the original game rather than something built from the ground up. I’m also hoping they fix some of the minor issues which were present in the original version, such as the fact that several times after I defeated the final boss, I would be killed by his surviving minions before the game finished automatically saving and I would have to start the fight again.

Either way, have a look at the comparison trailer below to see the visual improvements on display. Rogue Trooper Redux will be published by Rebellion on the PC, PS4 and Xbox One on October 17, with a Nintendo Switch version coming at a later date.

Features

A pioneering tactical shooter and landmark comic book adaptation, Rogue Trooper® is back, remastered and revitalised in true high definition. Experience acclaimed combat and explosive third person action in this BAFTA-nominated tale of betrayal and revenge at the far reaches of the galaxy.

You are the last Genetic Infantryman (GI). Bred for war and betrayed by your superiors at the Quartz Zone massacre, you stalk the battlefield as a one-man squad, carrying the sentient biochips of three fallen soldiers in your rifle, pack and helmet.

Your mission? Fight your way across the chemical-blasted wastes of Nu-Earth – a planet ravaged by an endless apocalyptic war – in search of the Traitor General… and payback!

Rogue, Remastered

A classic returns with HD graphics, remodelled assets, dynamic lighting, enhanced geometry, new special effects and more. New features also include modern controls, extra difficulty settings and a revamped cover system.

Acclaimed Campaign

Fight through 13 expansive missions in a diverse campaign penned by famed writer Gordon Rennie. Battle the insidious Nort regime across iconic locations from the Rogue Trooper comic including the Quartz Zone, Petrified Forest and Harpo’s Ferry.

Cutting-Edge Combat

Experience Rogue Trooper’s® timeless blend of stealth-action gameplay, cover-based combat and epic set-pieces. Tackle objectives your way as you cut a swathe through Nort footsoldiers and vehicles with Lazookas, explosives, turrets and more.

Enhanced Abilities

Your biochips aren’t just there for conversation, they are your tactical edge! Gunnar turns your rifle into a sentry gun and boosts your accuracy under fire. Helm offers tactical advice and distracts enemies. Bagman can manufacture custom ammo, salvage parts, upgrade weapons and even lay minefields!

Online Co-op

Test your mettle in online co-op for 2-4 players and relive the events leading up to the main campaign. Defend your position against incoming waves of deadly Norts in ‘Strongold’, or fight your way to safety in ‘Progressive’ mode!