BRAID: Anniversary Edition Packs 40 Fresh Levels

The highly anticipated Braid: Anniversary Edition is now set for release on May 15 for Android, iOS, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Switch, with the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S versions launching the following day. This special edition commemorates the 15th anniversary of the original game and will delight players with 40 newly added and reworked levels. It includes 13 completely new levels, 15 existing levels updated with developer commentary, and 12 revamped versions of existing levels, offering an expansive 15 hours of developer insights. Additionally, the Anniversary Edition boasts upgraded visuals from original artist David Hellman and new mixes of the soundtrack with an option for players to switch between the original and new versions of the game at any time. Fans of the classic puzzle-platformer can look forward to enhanced gameplay and deeper insights into the game's creation.

Braid: Anniversary Edition features 40 updated and new levels, over 15 hours of developer commentary, enhanced visuals from the original artist, and new soundtrack mixes. Players also have the ability to toggle between the updated and original game visuals.

Braid, originally developed by Jonathan Blow and released in 2008, is a critically acclaimed puzzle-platformer known for its innovative time-manipulation mechanics and thought-provoking narrative. The game played a pivotal role in the indie game movement and garnered significant attention for its unique gameplay and artistic design, ultimately becoming a touchstone for discussions around video games as an art form. Braid: Anniversary Edition aims to both celebrate its legacy and introduce the game to a new generation of players.