Back in June, thanks to the Limited Run Games E3 broadcast, we learned that WayForward and publisher Ziggurat Interactive have been working on an updated version of BloodRayne Betrayal, a 2011 hack ‘n slash platformer that skipped Nintendo systems at the time. The new version is called BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites, and we now have a confirmed release date.
The game will be launching on Switch, as well as PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox, on 9th September. Joining original developer WayForward for the remake are members of the original voice cast, including The Last of Us: Part II stars Laura Bailey (Rayne) and Troy Baker (Kagan).
You'll be able to pick it up digitally across all platforms, but PlayStation and Switch owners will also be able to grab a physical release through Limited Run Games.
- All-New Voice Acting: Originally released without any spoken dialog, the new BloodRayne Betrayal will feature AAA-quality voice acting by Laura Bailey and Troy Baker reprising their roles as Rayne and Kagan. Patrick Seitz and Todd Haberkorn are also featured as voice actors in the game, bringing more of its characters to life.
- Enhanced Edition: Higher resolution character sprites and support for HD displays (up to 4K) are just a few new details added to the game that help Rayne strut her stuff on modern PCs and consoles.
- Advanced Controller Support: Fresh Bites brings improved support for haptic features on modern console controllers.
- Modern Console Release: Rayne returns to console including a first-ever release on Nintendo Switch.
- Physical Edition: Collectors rejoice! Fresh Bites will receive an exclusive physical edition release for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch through Limited Run Games.
Looking forward to checking this one out next month? Let us know if you've played any entries in the BloodRayne series with a comment below.
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It's gotta be better than the PS2 games!
Oh, i've seen (quickly) Screenshots and thought it is a Cheap 2D Blood Rayne Game.
I read Wayforward and my whole Thinking about it changes haha
The Seller isn't the IP, the Seller is the Developer.
Footage in the Video looks good!
Laura Bailey is better known for Jaina Proudmoore than for her role in TLOU2
Stupid question- but why a separate PS4 and PS5 byrelease? Don't they have a way to buy once and get the version for your platform like Xbox does with One and Series X|S?
@Azuris I can’t agree more with you!
Still debating on getting this. It sounds like a cool game but from the gameplay it looks very simple. Besides still waiting for the Castlevania from Limited Games to come in.
@Zuljaras Or to be more Nintendo-related. She also did Lucina's voice in Fire Emblem Awakening.
Limited Run Games physical release yet again… sigh
@Azuris This game is amazing, been playing it for ten plus years on 360.
So amazing to see this incredible game make a comeback.
@Zuljaras I mean in general she's a pretty famous voice actress but I think they mentioned the last of us since that is one of her more recent big roles
@Nejsayer I mean if it weren't for them then there wouldn't be a physical release at all😅
But I'm not sure if I understand your issue
I can’t seem to get into hack n slash platformers. They look cool but the damage sponging gets to me..
Enjoyed this game back in the day, though it's pretty tough. Fans of 2D hack and slash platformers should enjoy it.
As much as i usually like WayForeward's work, that art style is just incredibly unappealing.
It has some serious Newgrounds flash game vibes...
Also, i'm growing incredibly tired of hearing Baily and Baker.
Not because they're bad, they're fantastic, but they are in freakin everything.
So have fun, but not my cup of tea ^^
@PurpleSquirrel64 I was a big fan of the limited physical releases but i’ve grown a bit tired of that being the only way to acquire certain physicals. The lead time… the fact it’s $50+ usd shipped to the UK and usually I don’t want more than the one game. I guess the simple answer is I don’t have to buy it, I just prefer cartridges.
I'm on the fence about this one...I LOVE Wayforward, but I remember playing this on a friend's PS3 back in the day and, frankly, not being that impressed by it. Might get it on sale, don't care enough for it to pay extra for a physical though...LR's becoming too much of a strain lately.
I had this for PS3. Couldn't beat it, but I loved the presentation. The gameplay was pretty good, but there was one point in the game that was nightmarishly difficult and the game is pretty straightforward and linear.
Not sure if I'm going to double-dip.
@Nejsayer and there goes my plan to import a copy...
@Nejsayer yeah that definitely sucks, I get what you mean now
@LillianC14 For the vast majority of games on PlayStation you get both versions.
For why it says both PS4 and PS5, but just Xbox on the press release, it's probably a platform holder thing, where Microsoft considers Xbox to be a family of systems, so it's not necessary to list your game as releasing on the One or Series, whereas Sony treats the PS5 as more of a separate console.
Bloodrayne 1 and 2 on the PS2 where awesome. Bloodrayne 1 the Jurgan Wolfe and Belial final boss fight was impossibly hard. Bloodrayne 2 was awesome but incredibly easy.
This seems to be a rereleased Xbox 360 version. I own the 360 version cannot remember much about it other than hating it and the boss on level 2 a screen filling tentacled creature that was easier to beat then the normal enemies. I got an achievement for beating it without taking a hit.
@Shadow_Dancer I don't know about the difficulty: the first one was hard, but I managed to beat the final boss, for the second one I had to use cheats to finish it!
I played this a lot on the ps3 hard as nails but a very good game
Hope it's a bit easyer this time around
Would like a cart version that's not limited run as I live in the uk
Hope the price is right I am thinking about double dipping
I wounder if they will ever remake the first two?
@PurpleSquirrel64 No, it wouldn't. Wayforward and LRG's management are very buddy-buddy, so now all their North American releases are limited run, whereas overseas, you can often find their games like Shantae & the Seven Sirens available at retail.
It's total, absolute bulls-t.
I want to say I recall this game being infuriatingly difficult, so I'll pass.
I know I have it on XBLA for the 360, but don't recall playing it much.
@Einherjar
Same thing with Nolan North, I love the guys work, but he really doesn't change up his tone much. The only time he surprised me was when I found out he was playing the Penguin in Arkham City.
Sadly, Troy Baker is getting up there, but I will say that he at least tries to sound different oftentimes.
As for Laura Bailey, I just can't seem to recall female voice actors much. Perhaps they do a better job of mixing their voices up with each project, or perhaps it's because most games still stick with male protagonists.
I've found myself choosing female when giving the choice just because I'm tired of the macho manly protagonist.
Kassandra from AC Odyssey and Fenyx from Immortals Fenyx Rising are stand outs for me lately. Female Eivor isn't too bad, but im really not fond of either actor for Eivor in AC Valhalla.
@jcboyer515 Bailey and Baker played the main characters in the original games all the way back in 2002 and 2004. Both of them have gotten more attention recently, but they have been doing this for a long time.
@EVIL-C I didn't know that jeez chill tf out man
@PurpleSquirrel64
That wasn't a slight against you personally. Relax, jeez.
@EVIL-C I know this the internet but you could have worded in a way that could have made it seem less intense 😂
I will need a review for this but it is certainly interesting. Not sure how if I will stay the course if it is frustratingly difficult as Bloodrayne was tbh.
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