Kingdoms of Amalur Remaster Confirmed as Action RPG Promises 'Refined Gameplay'

I loved this game! So ill happily take a remaster

Sweet. Recently played it on Ps3 and it was a bit of a blurry mess imo so a remaster would be most welcome 😁

yes! always loved the idea of a remaster.

I know this game doesn’t have the variety of characters as games like The Witcher, but there is something magical about its world.

From the writing to the combat, I love this game. And I say that having only put about 10 hours into it (only played it borrowing my brothers PS3 one weekend a few years back).

When I got my PS4 a few weeks after (this game had renewed my love for gaming) this was the first game I checked for backwards compatibility, but obviously it wasn’t available.

So I’m very happy to finally be able to complete this great game!

I played this in 2012 on a PC that couldn't really run it, can't wait to play it again!

Awesome game with great, Fable like setting. I spent well over 200h in that world.
Will most likely get the remaster.

I really loved this game, so I’ll definitely give the remaster a go. Re-Reckoning is a dumb name, though. 😂

I loved this game, it has some very interesting lore if I remember. I've actually just picked this up again for PS3 but I'll definitely hold off playing it for this remaster.

no way! I love this game, unfortunately my save file was deleted in a transition between PS3s and I didn't finish it I was only like 5 or 6 hours in but I was sad anyway since the combat was so much fun.
Now since my PS3 is nothing more than paperweight (I'm sorry little PS3) I wasn't even remembering this game but I will gladly buy the remaster!

Awesome! Picking this up as soon as it is released. Loved the combat, world, lore and class system!

Its about time thq.this game is so fun.the battle system is amazing.this game is the king of side missions.so many of it when i play it on my ps3.word up son

Please be a sign of a sequel!!! Such an awesome, underrated game.

It doesn't surprise me that so many people are speaking highly of it. The combat was much fun. I don't remember many games being that fun to play.

I almost never replay games, but this will be an exception.

Agree that this is a criminally underrated gem so I’m glad more people might get the chance to experience it. The trifecta of this, Dragon’s Dogma, and Skyrim were my high fantasy indulgences last generation. And it’s fantastic that they will all be available in remastered form.

Still, despite my love for KoA, I don’t think I’ll double dip. It’s a long game and I have too large of a backlog already. But it’s a easy recommendation for those who missed it last generation.

Yeah, really great combat mechanics, awesome customisation options with skills and classes. I always felt it was the ps3's answer to fable and was gutted to have only played it briefly towards the end of the ps3 life cycle. Will probably pick this up!

Amazing game. I already know a few people that will be as excited as I am when they hear this rumor!

@naruball Yeah, the combat system was very original God of War inspired. Yet the RPG mechanics and equipment/weapon management was way deeper and more like your standard fantasy RPG. It’s an interesting and effective mishmash of action, open world, and RPG genres.

Awesome cracking action rpg that was greatly overlooked.... Definitely having this!

@Shepherd_Tallon
It suppose to feature all of the previously released DLC.
Which are both really good too imo.

Fantastic! I was hoping for a remastered of this. Now just Dragons Dogma and my remaster list will be complete

@Odium
I think this might be a similar situation to when THQ Nordic bought Darksiders franchise, which means that if people buy the remaster, they will make a sequel.

@Elodin DD: Dark Arisen Remaster is already available on PS4.

If they release a pc remaster they need to fix the camera bug you currently have to use a wide-screen fixer mod to push the camera a little back so you've got the same view as the console version as it makes battles better. And they need to fox some of the quests bugs as well like one were you can get your first house killing spiders yet if you do the quest it sometimes marks it as failed and you can't have the house. I hope it's not like Red Faction just a simple polish that's it they really need to fix the issues because the game was awesome and I'll gladly buy it again for PS4

I am so glad to see so many positive comments about this underrated gem. The combat system in this game is absolutely fantastic!

I got this as a PS Plus game and put 100 hours in. It was great! So I am down for a remaster.

Loved this game, one of my favourites of last gen,

Fantastic combat. Shame about the story and questlines. Still, I'll give the remaster a go.

YESSSSSSS. Can't wait to play this. I dabbled on it with the ps3 but it was so blurry so to see this in 4k on the pro will be awesome!!!! Now just bring Spec Ops: The Line back and the original 2 Infamous games and I'm good

The original is BC on Xbox One so I'll stick with that for now. Haven't played it yet but have it. If I like it enough maybe I'll pick up the remaster a few years down the line.

My partner love this game, hope they get exited with the news when I break it them!

That said... I see too much positivity in the comments. Thought people here didn’t buy consoles to play old gen games 🙃

Thanks Microsoft!
SHOW EA.
How it is done!

@splat start cleaning the dust of the chakrams 😉

Hadn't we heard at the time THQ Nordic gotten it that EA still held the publishing rights? Can't imagine that'd come cheaply to take it off their hands for the remaster. Wonder how some of these publishers are enjoying Xbox leaking like this? In Mafia's case,probably didn't hurt as people jumped in before discovering it was a buggy mess!
Oh well,will be interesting to see how it turns out,can't be any worse than a 2K quick & dirty port,could it?!

Great game and despite it's age superior to anything bethesda have done of late

I really enjoyed the game. If Kurt had a clue they would have made 1 or 2 more by now. It sold over a million copies which would of been great for a new IP (especially RPG) if he didnt essentially embezzle 300 million dollars lol.

The demo for this was great, played it a couple of times before getting the game on PS+, but the game never lived up to the ending of the demo for me. There was almost too much in this game, and the main story is overshadowed by a secondary story and characters.

But the worst part of the game for me was the inventory management. I maxed out my inventory after a few hours and spent way too long, way way way too much time constantly fast traveling to unload all the loot, ie weapons, spells, items, there was just so much stuff taking up space. I play a lot of JRPG and I admit to being a bit of a hoarder but no game has ever frustrated me like KOA:R. It is literally a running joke in our household as my wife watched me play the entire game and the kids watched half, they'd leave the room when I'd announce - time to deal w/ the inventory - which was way too often.

I'd consider replaying it if they fixed that, it got a lot right.

Oh, except for the camera angle, way too low and behind your character, like they made the entire game in first person then at the end pulled it back into 3rd. Kinda like how Skyrim does. Not a fan,.

@Ridwaano I can't freaking wait!

Not usually one for remasters but this would be an exception, really enjoyed Amalur, definite purchase unless its some kind of Mafia 2 mess up.

Updated with official confirmation.

I hope they don't refine the combat too much. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

I remember playing a demo I believe on ps3 and enjoying it, just never got around to playing the full thing. Though judging by the reaction its a very well loved game so I may give it a look in the future! Looks very impressive in the screenshots!

Her off Inside Xbox is going to be chuffed to bits. Literally the only person I’ve seen mention this game in such revered tones.

Awesome! One of the most underrated games from last generation. If any of these gameplay refinements are that big of a deal, I wouldn't mind double dipping.

If they can make this game have ambient occlusion as a graphics upgrade then some of this game will look amazing especially in the Forest area at the start and the elves city, I really hope they are given the treatment it deserves because it seriously is underestimated

I love this game great news!!

Schilling won't be involved. That's a shame.

Any word on whether some of the proceeds have to go to the US state of Rhode Island since that state had loaned a crapload of money to 38 Studios and then got very little of it back?

Never got a chance to play it so this is good news.

I missed this game so much I bought a PS3 again a few month back. I can't wait to see what they do with it, I hope it sells well so they make a sequel

If you even kinda like RPG's please please support this game...

I keep reading the title like I have a stutter!

Wow I didn't know Salvatore was involved, I've only just started reading the legend of Drizzt with homeland. Recomend by a colleague, I'll deffo look into this.

@jdv95 I always loved the idea of a SEQUEL.

@1_W1NG3D_4NG3L You're new to gaming....aren't you..

Oh my GOD. If there was ANY ONE GAME I could name in the known universe that does absolutely NOT need a 'remaster': this game is it. The graphics ARE still looking incredible today!! This game needed a SEQUEL, but sadly its developer went bust right after release. It's deep, immersive and expansive. The DLC was criticised for being a bit too "more of the same" but when the same is THIS good that really didn't bother me.
Honestly, what exactly is the criteria for "remasters" now? "Oh, it's 10 years old - remaster it". Just buy the original, if you're in any way interested in proving that you're not a sucker. It'll cost you pennies these days. Regularly goes for less than £4 even on Origin itself.

@Th3solution I don't know. I played all God of War games, but I still prefer Kingdoms of Amalur. The combat definitely felt different to me.

I'm so hyped for this! I wish it would release super soon!

I'm gonna simp for it.

@MUG3NHC true, I guess I meant remake, but I was glad for the remaster.
Can't wait for Kingdoms. I loved the world. A rare high fantasy where the elves were not in decline yet.

Very interesting!
I need to see what these gameplay enhancements are, but the original was kind of rushed and you could see the game seemed to be developed differently in different zones. A proper remaster would unify the performance and loadings. Add gameplay enhancement and i might be tempted to delve back in.
Looking forward to seeing gameplay footage.
I guess we wont have the mass effect and dragon age armors though. XD

@AFCC the leak said early august, so it might not be too long.

@InsertGoodName this is a different publisher and dev. The same one that rescued Darksiders and they began by remastering the first two.
Sit tight and enjoy the remaster, a sequel is sure to come after this. Doing these remasters lets the devs become confortable with all the bells and whistles that made people fall in love with the games, so they can make worthy sequels.

70+ comments on this somewhat obscure remaster. Safe to say gamers are itching for new game news?

This is a game I’ve never played but seems like it was loved by some so I might have to check out the remaster.

I pray that they breathe new life into this game! I absolutely love this game and put hundreds of hours into it! I’m so excited for this! Now all I need is Dark Cloud 3!!!🤔

Considering it wasn't actually a bit and led to a very well documented bankruptcy and other legal issues, it's quite surprising to see make a return. Each time I've tried to play it though I only get about 8-10 hours in and just lose interest, and with the PS5 on the horizon, as well as Nintendo and Sony's exclusives releasing this summer, I can't say it'd get an honest playthrough this time either.

@naruball I suppose it was easy in the PS3 era to compare any 3rd person free-flowing action combat to God of War. Kinda like all 3rd person combat now seems to be some comparable form of “Souls-like.” I agree KoA is definitely distinct. But it’s combat is a lot closer to GoW than to other fantasy contemporaries.

@Nem nice! Just right after Ghost of Tsushima

I’m excited to hear this. I played this game heavily. I hope they keep the combat the same. The only thing I can remember being a little off was the camera at times. But really, this game was pretty dense with good lore and a fun story and world to explore. Really underrated.

@starhops I agree; I really hope "refined gameplay" doesn't mean changing the combat mechanics — they were the best I've ever played in an action-RPG (chakrams were amazing!)

@playstation1995 ive seen u talk about this game several times and we usualy have similar interests in games. Whats the gameplay like? If it difficult? Cuz we both enjoy hard as nails game...

I have never played this, i dont think ive even watched any gameplay.

Word up son!

This makes me so happy, this game should have done AMAZINGLY because it was aaaaawwweeessssoooommme

@1_W1NG3D_4NG3L I apologise - that was an unnecessary and slightly aggro comment from me. I'm just so annoyed this is being remastered when it absolutely does not need one - still looks amazing today - well, the PC version at least. You see I loved it so much that what I really wanted was a sequel. But a true sequel will never be seeing as the developer sadly went bust just after the game was released

@Nem Yeah but come on, this game is only about 10 years old. Some games that are 10 years old I grant you don't hold up well but this one still looks flawless to me on PC. It simply does not need a remaster, there's nothing that's worth remastering. And yeah of course the developer is different, the one that made this game in the first place sadly went bust not long after its release. So any sequel now will be a bit like a bit like someone finishing off a half painted Picasso. "Ah yeah I think what he MEANT to paint here was......." ¬.¬ It's sad. But at least I can fire up the glorious original. I'm not getting milked for the same game again, thanks all the same - neither should anyone else. Don't stand for remasters - demand more from gaming and lazy publishers.

@naruball I honestly can't understand any fuss over the God of War games. Even Scrat's Nutty Adventure is less on rails than God of War 4 is. Hack/slash/cast, repeat is really not "deep" - and yet that's what all the "#givemeafreecopy" tried to claim it is. There's absolutely NOTHING on rails about Kingdom of Amalur. And I will (figuratively) fight anyone who would claim otherwise.

@KidBoruto Looks like the 18th is correct. The Microsoft store is showing that as well now.

@ellsworth004. Whats going chief.oh yeah this game is amazing.i had it for my ps3.been wanting a ps4 remaster for a long time.and that blastphamous profile picture of yours is cool.word up son

@ellsworth004 its not that difficult.but its a great game especially playing as a mage.and you can fill up your super rage meter and do a devastating super moves on your enemy.vanquish him in a split second.and fighting all those monsters.and this game is the king of side missions.so many to do.word up son

I might get this. I bought it on xbox in 2012 but I was so burned out on WRPGs like Fallout New Vegas, Skyrim and Divinity that I just couldn't get into it. Now I've had a bit of a break from WRPGs recently, I might finally give this a go.

@ShogunRok This...

@ShogunRok what genre is this, i know its a rpg but thats all i know.

@ellsworth004 It's an action RPG, heavy emphasis on real-time combat with combos. It feels a little bit like God of War (the original trilogy).

Its world is also made up of large zones, kind of like an MMO. There's a lot of exploration and a lot of quests. Overall I think it was a great game, happy to see it remastered.

@ShogunRok thanks for reply! Ill keep a eye out for this and check out some gameplay.

@playstation1995 sounds good. Off topic did u ever pick up blasphemous? Definitely worth it, good game, big map, lots of secrets, hard bur fair(honestly not that hard).

@ellsworth004. Yes idid.word up son

@ellsworth004. How come you wasnt on what are you this weekend.on pushsquare.i said i was playing blastphamous. Ruiner.2 of the greatest rpg ever.and borderlands 2.word up son