Bandai Namco, in collaboration with developer Dimps, has rolled out a fresh update for Freedom Wars Remastered, aimed at fixing several lingering bugs and issues. This update, which became available on January 10, 2025, enhances the gameplay experience of Freedom Wars Remastered, a revitalized version of the original Freedom Wars that debuted in 2014. Initially launched exclusively for the PS Vita, this co-op action RPG has garnered a dedicated fanbase over the years.
The practice of game publishers and developers revisiting and remastering older titles has often drawn its share of criticism, yet it also brings a silver lining: many beloved games are finding new life on modern, more accessible platforms. A prime example of this phenomenon is Freedom Wars. Originally confined to the PS Vita, a platform that has since been discontinued, the game faced the unfortunate fate of being largely forgotten, especially after the online multiplayer servers were shut down in 2021, leaving fans without a way to enjoy its multiplayer features.
Freedom Wars Remastered has received significant enhancements through recent updates, showcasing the developers’ commitment to improving the gaming experience. The latest patch, rolled out on January 17, specifically targets various crashing problems that players have encountered across all gaming platforms. This update is particularly important as it aims to ensure a smoother gameplay experience for everyone involved.
The most recent update for Freedom Wars Remastered focuses primarily on resolving various issues that have been leading to game crashes across all platforms. While the patch notes do not detail the specific crash-related bugs, there has been a notable outcry from players on social media who reported being unexpectedly booted from online multiplayer sessions. This disruption has significantly affected their gaming experience, prompting the developers to take action.
The recently released Freedom Wars Remastered patch for the PC is expected to resolve various performance challenges that have emerged with the Windows 11 version 24H2. This update, rolled out by Microsoft in late 2024, has faced backlash from gamers due to its tendency to create compatibility and performance hurdles for certain titles. Many players have reported experiencing difficulties, which has sparked discussions within the gaming community about the impact of this update on their gaming experience.
At the conclusion of the patch notes, there is an important note directed at PC players who might be modifying the in-game files of Freedom Wars Remastered. This note advises these users to restore the files to their “original state” prior to installing the update. This precaution is recommended to prevent any potential issues that could arise during the installation process.
Freedom Wars Remastered Patch Notes
Version
- PS5®: 01.003.000
- PS4®: 01.03
- Nintendo Switch™: 1.3.0
- Steam: 1.03
Fixed bugs:
PS5®/PS4®/Nintendo Switch™/Steam:
- The game crashing during certain operations.
Nintendo Switch™
- The game crashing when you choose Accessory voice “A-4” when in JP voice mode.
Steam:
- Frame rate drops or game freezes when using Windows 11 version “24H2”
- The game stuck on loading screen after launching the game.
- The game not saving properly, resulting in progress rewind.
Note:-Attention to Steam users:
If you have made any changes to the installed files for the game in order to avoid any problems, please make sure to return the folder to its original state before applying the update, as the update may not be applied correctly. If the situation does not improve after the update, please try uninstalling and re-installing the game. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.