Braid: Anniversary Edition Release Set for April 2024 Featuring Enhanced Visuals, Improved Sound, and 15 Hours of Developer Commentary

After a three-year delay, Thekla Inc.'s remastered Braid: Anniversary Edition sets to launch on April 30, 2024, featuring over 15 hours of in-depth developer commentary, hand-repainted graphics, smoother animations, and improved sound across multiple platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Netflix.

The much-anticipated Braid: Anniversary Edition, developed by Thekla Inc., is finally set to launch on April 30, 2024, after a three-year delay since its initial announcement in August 2020. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Netflix.
The remastered edition of the 2008 indie classic features enhanced visuals in the form of hand-repainted graphics by original Braid artist David Hellman, smoother animations, and improved sound. A standout feature allows players to switch between the updated visuals and the original game presentation on the fly.
In addition to its visual and auditory upgrades, Braid: Anniversary Edition is set to include over 15 hours of developer commentary about the game's creation and legacy. Notable contributors include Braid creator Jonathan Blow, artists, and historians, discussing a variety of topics from puzzle design to the history of indie games.
Braid creator, Jonathan Blow, aspires to make the developer commentary the 'craziest, most-in-depth commentary ever put in a video game,' as it utilizes spatial and temporal mechanics to add depth to the content. This includes diagrams and gameplay recordings and is designed to offer useful insights for both fans and potential game designers.
Fans and critics widely recognized Braid for its innovative time manipulation mechanics used to drive its gameplay and narrative, and is credited for bringing widespread interest to the indie gaming scene. The remastered edition aims to reintroduce the game to both old fans and a new generation of players.