Prepare your uppercut

Publisher Microidshas announced a remastered editionof action-adventure titleAsterix & Obelix XXL, adapted from René Goscinny’s classic French comic. The remaster, or “romaster” is in development at Osome Studio for PC and consoles.

Originally released in 2003 on PS2,Asterix and Obelix XXLsees the Gaulish warriors defend their village from the might of The Roman Empire, exploring the environment, solving puzzles, and uppercutting Roman soldiers into the sun.Asterix & Obelix XXLwould eventually be ported to PC and GameCube, and was followed by two sequels in later years.

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Asterix & Obelix XXL Romasteredwill feature overhauled visuals, reworked animations, new game modes, an improved camera and control system, as well as the option to switch to the classic aesthetics if you want to relive that early ’00s lifestyle. Microids is yet to offer video of the game in action, but has noted an October 22 launch date, so shine your knuckles.

Asterix & Obelix XXL Romasteredlaunches October 22 on PS4, PC, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

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