Publisher and developer [2.21] announced both Twinsen’s Little Big Adventure and Twinsen’s Little Big Adventure 2 are getting remastered.

Both classic action-adventure games are being remastered and remade in Unreal Engine 5 and are planned for a 2024 release on Windows PC (via Steam — here and here) and unspecified consoles.

Furthermore, the reboot for Twinsen’s Little Big Adventure 3 was also delayed to an undetermined date – details will come later.

Here’s a rundown on both remasters:

Twinsen’s Little Big Adventure Remaster

Back To Twinsun! Travel from island to island, meet strange characters and escape Dr. Funfrock’s evil clones as Twinsen in this lovingly recrafted take on the classic adventure from 1994 Little Big Adventure / Relentless: Twinsen’s Adventure.

Once a regular quetch on Citadel Island, Twinsen gets a strange dream of the destruction of the planet and the forbidden goddesses Sendells. He gets thrown into the asylum to be cured. After his escape, he slowly becomes public enemy #1. He then discovers a strange magic tunic and a magicball, that will soon become his best allies in this epic quest.

Built from the ground up, enjoy new breathtaking visuals, enhanced music and improved, deeper gameplay as Twinsen’s Little Big Adventure – Remastered reignites the original Little Big Adventure game using the latest next-generation technology.

Features

• Amazing new graphics – Under the direction of Paulo Torinno, the new art director of the Twinsen series, and Didier Chanfray, creator of Twinsen, Twinsen’s Little Big Adventure – Remastered offers a view into Twinsun with fidelity never seen before. Fluid animation, new follow camera and high resolution (up to 4K) visuals make the islands look incredible, creating the Twinsun for a new generation.
• HD music – Thanks to Philippe Vachey, the OST of the original game became instantly classic. 30 years later, it deserves a HD version to re-enchant the islands of Twinsun.
• Revamped controls – Analog controls offer more subtle control over Twinsen, and new tricks like evade, the ability to change weapons instantly open up new avenues for inventive speed-running. Optional ‘Old School’ keyboard controls are also available, so the LBA purists can get started with some familiarity.

Twinsen’s Little Big Adventure 2 Remaster

On the way to Zeelich! In this passionately reworked version of Little Big Adventure 2 (1997), you play as Twinsen. With the threat of Funfrock eliminated, Twinsen lives happily with Zoe on Citadel Island. But a threat from elsewhere appears…

Equipped with a mysterious tunic and a magic ball, Twinsen embarks on an incredible journey to another planet: Zeelich.

Travel from planet to planet, meet memorable characters, solve puzzles and prevent the Twinsun invasion!

Features

• Incredible art direction – Under the direction of Paulo Torinno, the new art director of the Twinsen series, and Didier Chanfray, creator of Twinsen, Twinsen’s Little Big Adventure 2 – Remastered invites you to experience Twinsun and Zeelich in a whole new light. With new animations, an updated camera and 4K resolution, the world of the series takes on a whole new dimension.
• HD Music – Thanks to the talented Philippe Vachey, the game’s soundtrack instantly became cult. 30 years later, it deserves an HD version to re-enchant players.
• Updated controls – Analog controls offer more subtle control of Twinsen. New abilities like switching weapons instantly open up new avenues for speedruns. Optional ‘Old School’ keyboard controls are also available, so Little Big Adventure purists can play without losing their bearings.