Back in 2003, IO Interactive and Electronic Arts releasedFreedom Fighters, a tactical third-person shooter that earned strong reviews at the time of its release, with particular praise given to its multiplayer mode and impressive squad AI. The game became a cult classic, with many fans calling for aFreedom Fighters 2in the years since. While aFreedom Fighterssequel hasn’t been announced, the original game is making a comeback of sorts.
IO Interactive has re-releasedFreedom Fighterson PC, updating the game so that it runs well on modern gaming rigs. This marks the first time thatFreedom Fightershas been released digitally, and it will be the first opportunity many modern gamers have to play it.Freedom Fightersis now available on a variety of digital storefronts, including Steam and GOG.Freedom Fightersis available at a 33% discount at launch, making it available for just under $10, plus the GOG version is DRM-free.
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In the meantime, fans will no doubt have their fingers crossed that this will mean an even bigger comeback is in store forFreedom Fighters. While nothing has been announced, it would be nice to see the classic game released for modern gaming consoles as well, so console gamers can get in on the nostalgia trip, too. And if this re-release is successful, hopefully it could result in a properFreedom Fighterssequel finally being made.
Currently, chances are higher than usual that aFreedom Fighterssequel could potentially happen. WhenIO Interactive split from Square Enix, it retained the rights to theFreedom Fightersfranchise, meaning its future is entirely in the company’s hands. Then again, it’s safe to say that IO Interactive is plenty busy at the moment, and so those hoping to see moreFreedom Fightersshouldn’t expect any big announcements anytime soon.
Right now,IO Interactive is busy developingHitman 3, which is set to launch for current- as well as next-generation consoles on August 10, 2025. Not only that, but the studio is also working on aVR mode forHitman 3, and so its plate may be pretty full. What it plans on doing afterHitman 3wraps up development remains to be seen, but aFreedom Fighterssequel is a possibility, especially since the studio didn’t retain the rights to all of its IP when it left Square Enix.
Square Enixstill owns the rights toKane & Lynch, and so IO pretty much just hasHitmanandFreedom Fightersunder its umbrella. Of course, it may move forward with a completely original IP instead, and so fans should keep that in mind as well.
Freedom Fightersis available now for GameCube, PC, PS2, and Xbox.
