More than fifteen years after its original release, Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is officially making a comeback. THQ Nordic has announced a full remaster of the beloved action RPG for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Scheduled for release in Q4 2025, the remaster promises to be a faithful yet modernized take on the cult classic.

A Return to Ancaria

First released in 2008, Sacred 2 earned a reputation among RPG fans for its deep character classes, sprawling open world, and unique blend of high fantasy and tech-fantasy aesthetics. Set in the magical realm of Ancaria, the game offered players the chance to explore a massive world filled with dungeons, villages, and monsters across both light and shadow campaigns.

The new remaster, spearheaded by developers Jumpgate AB and SparklingBit in collaboration with THQ Nordic, aims to recapture that original magic while making meaningful improvements to suit modern hardware.

What’s New in the Remaster?

This isn’t just a basic upscale. The Sacred 2 remaster will include updated textures, enhanced lighting, and improved draw distances. Expect smoother character animations, modern controller support, and a completely revamped UI that still retains the core look and feel of the original.

All content from the original game and its Ice & Blood expansion is included. That means two new regions, additional quests, and the Dragon Mage class are part of the base package right from the start.

On PC, the remaster will support full multiplayer functionality, with both online and LAN options available. Console players, however, will only have access to the single-player campaign. While this may be disappointing to some fans, THQ Nordic has stated that stability and performance took priority on the PS5 and Xbox Series versions.

Community-Driven Fixes and Enhancements

One of the more surprising aspects of the remaster is its community-focused development process. According to the developers, many of the quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes come from years of community modding and fan feedback. Common complaints such as UI scaling, performance hiccups, and unbalanced skill trees have been addressed directly.

Jumpgate and SparklingBit have also worked to preserve the game’s quirky tone and humor. Long-time fans will be happy to know that the game still includes its famously strange side quests and oddball NPC dialogue, all polished but untouched in spirit.

No Release Date Yet, But It’s Coming Soon

While THQ Nordic hasn’t confirmed a specific release date, the remaster is slated to launch sometime in Q4 2025. A Steam page is expected to go live soon, and console pre-orders will likely follow not long after.

A short teaser trailer was also released alongside the announcement, showcasing side-by-side comparisons between the original and remastered visuals. Though brief, the footage demonstrates clear improvements in lighting, textures, and character models without straying too far from the aesthetic fans remember.

Why This Remaster Matters

In a market flooded with remakes and reboots, Sacred 2: Fallen Angel stands out as a rare gem from the late 2000s that’s finally getting the treatment it deserves. Its sprawling map, unique character progression systems, and genre-blending world design helped set it apart when it first launched. And now, with new visual polish and smoother mechanics, a whole new generation of players may finally get to see what made it special.

For veteran fans, this is a chance to revisit Ancaria in all its chaotic, magical glory with fewer crashes and much sharper textures. For newcomers, the remaster offers a rare opportunity to explore a fantasy ARPG that doesn’t follow the usual genre rules.

Whether you’re here for the Temple Guardian’s mechanical arm, the Seraphim’s laser wings, or just the oddball quest to recover a stolen holy cow, Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Remaster looks like it’s shaping up to be the definitive version of a cult classic.