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Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix Returning in 2026 on PS5, PS4, Switch and PC

Limited Run Games is reviving the 2001 prequel under Square Enix’s license as a port with light upgrades.

Overview

  • Limited Run Games announced the project at its LRG3 2025 showcase in cooperation with Square Enix.
  • Physical editions are planned for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, with digital releases also coming to PS4, PS5, Switch and Steam.
  • The release is presented as a port rather than a full remaster, with reported visual improvements, new environments and faster loading.
  • This marks the first modern port since the game’s original 2001 PlayStation debut, where it served as a prequel exploring the series’ core cast.
  • An exact launch date, pricing details, technical specifics and any potential Xbox version have not been announced.