Asterix and Obelix are back, French game producer and publisher Microïds has announced. After more than 14 years, Asterix and Obelix XXL 2 will return in a brand new, remastered version which is slated for a release later this year on November 29 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
"Originally released in 2005 on PlayStation 2 and PC, the two famous Gauls take up the challenges set by Julius Caesar in his new amusement park," Microïds said in the special press release. "Players will need to keep their eyes peeled to find the many pop culture references hidden in the scenery and dialogue. The game will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC, as a digital and retail version." Asterix and Obelix XXL 2: Remastered will be available in two different editions, so check them out:
- Asterix & Obelix XXL2 Limited Edition, which will include the video game (for PlayStation 4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch) as well as three figurines (Asterix, Obelix and Dogmatix).
- The Collector Edition ‘these Gauls are crazy!’ (for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch versions) which will include the video game, a resin figurine and other surprises to be discovered very soon.
This winter, players will be also able to discover a threequel, Asterix and Obelix XXL 3, an "original story set in a world that remains faithful to that of the comic books, on all platforms." This new action / adventure game will offer players the chance to play as Asterix or Obelix, alone or in the co-op, in a journey featuring “spectacular combat rounds, exploration and puzzles to solve,” as “both diehard and more recent fans will be excited about taking part in this epic adventure with our two heroes.”