Overview
- Jerry O'Flaherty delivered his reaction during an FRVR interview after being shown the remaster's reveal trailer.
- The September announcement drew widespread pushback from fans who said the visuals feel like a modest, years-old upgrade.
- Aspyr promotes reimagined lighting, dynamic shadows, updated textures, new character models, improved lip-sync, ragdoll physics, water simulation, and particle effects.
- Commentators are urging a rethink of the art direction, a graphics toggle that restores the original look, or a delay to address concerns.
- The release is scheduled for February 5, 2026, and Aspyr has not announced changes or a postponement in response to the backlash.