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Published on November 28th, 2020 | by Adrian Gunning

The Famous Cel-Shaded FPS is back – XIII is available in stores now!

Microids and PlayMagic are thrilled to announce the physical release of XIII Limited Edition on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in Australia and New Zealand (available for PC digitally via Steam). The linked launch trailer reveals more details on the highly anticipated local multiplayer mode. The Nintendo Switch version will be released in 2021.

In this remake of the world-famous Cel-Shaded FPS from 2003, play as ‘XIII’, a man who has lost his memory trying to uncover his past and is determined to shed light on one of the most astounding conspiracy in the history of the United States. Get ready for a mysterious and thrilling solo adventure combining action and stealth with 34 levels faithful to the original design. From Brighton Beach to army bases and even the Grand Canyon Valley, the various environments encountered over the course of XIII’s journey offer many exciting changes of scenery.

With the power of a modern 3D engine, all of the game’s visual elements have been enhanced by a brand-new art direction whilst respecting the original material and its iconic stylish cel-shaded look. XIII’s detailed arsenal is also guaranteed to please the most demanding players, and is delivered with gameplay improvements to surprise the veteran gamers familiar with the original game.

Finally, compete in up to 4 player split screen battles. Watch the launch trailer for a first glance at the local multiplayer mode.

The Limited Edition of the game includes:

  • The retail version of the game
  • A two-sided metal case
  • 3 art cards
  • 13 in-game golden weapon skins

For more information about the game’s content, detailed patch notes are available here.


About the Author

agun@impulsegamer.com'

Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.



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