The physical release of Fahrenheit: 15th Anniversary Edition for the PS4, has been delayed until Q2 2021.
While the 2005 release did receive a remaster in 2016, Meridian Games announced in September of 2020 that a physical edition will release to coincide with the 15th anniversary. Distributor Meridian Games revealed the contents of the re-release, which includes an art-book, a new case, and many more items. Meridian Games have also cited last-minute manufacturing issues as the reasons behind the delay.
As with the remaster in 2016, Aspyr Media is behind the publishing, who most notably re-released many beloved Star Wars series. Titles like the Jedi Knight series and N64 classic Episode I — Racer have seen new life breathed into them, releasing on the PS4 and Xbox One thanks to Aspyr. While Fahrenheit is a left-field choice for their catalog, it’s one deserving of a re-release.
Fahrenheit, also known as Indigo Prophecy in North America, told the story of Lucas Kane, a man who finds himself in a pickle he couldn’t predict. His home-town of New York City is besieged by a series of killings, committed by people who’ve been possessed by an unnatural force. With Lucas on the run from two detectives on his trail, he has to find out who is causing it, why they’re causing it, and how.
With its release in 2005, there was nothing quite like Fahrenheit/Indigo Prophecy, and there still isn’t. The balance between gameplay and story was well-done, with both radiating in unique tones. It was the beginning of developer Quantic Dream’s love for cinematic gameplay, reaching a peak with Quantic Dream’s Heavy Rain in 2010. While Beyond: Two Souls and Detroit: Become Human have both seen critical reception also, it’s Fahrenheit that catches your eye with its presentation.
Despite the delay to Q2 2021, Fahrenheit: 15th Anniversary Edition is still available to pre-order for the PS4 from select gaming stores, and will retail for £24.99/€29.99, with no US price given.
