Game of the Year edition of Wasteland 2 announced with some improvements

Wasteland 2 has been a pretty good success for inXile Entertainment and today they announced a Game of the Year edition is in the works.

Coming to PC, Mac, and Linux systems, the Game of the Year edition will be updated to use the Unity 5 engine. Unlike a lot of Game of the Year editions, inXile is really going to great lengths on the improvements for this release. The new engine update will mean better textures, models, and physics. They even recorded new voice-overs.

Gameplay has also been tweaked with the addition of a Precision Strike system. It sounds like the V.A.T.S. system in Fallout 3 where you can target various body parts.

If you were a backer of the project on Kickstarter like me or if you purchased the game before, you'll get this update for free. Yup, you won't have to spend a single cent as backers and previous owners will get this as a reward. 

There's no word on when the Game of the Year edition will be released yet.

Wasteland 2 Game of the Year Edition Coming as a Free Upgrade to All Owners

Newport Beach, CA – May 6, 2015 - inXile Entertainment recently announced the Wasteland 2 Game of the Year Edition, an enhanced and expanded update to the original game slated for late summer this year. inXile is now pleased to announce that this upcoming edition will be offered as a free upgrade to all previous crowdfunding backers and any purchasers of the original edition of Wasteland 2. This update will be released for all owners on Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux platforms.

Wasteland 2 Game of the Year Edition will include a massive host of improvements for existing fans and new players to enjoy. The game will be updated to Unity 5, the latest version of the Unity game engine, and benefits from improved environment textures, character models, and Physically Based Rendering for more impressive lighting. Thousands of lines of new voice-over have also been recorded to enrich the game's cast of original and unique characters, making this the most immersive version of the Wasteland yet.

The Game of the Year Edition update also provides major enhancements to gameplay. Players will have even more fun customizing their squad of Desert Rangers with new Perks & Quirks, which allow them to customize their squad throughout the game with unique bonuses and trade-offs. The new Precision Strike system lets players target individual body parts on enemies to inflict debilitating effects and gain the edge in combat. With overhauled game balance, item drops, and reworked combat encounters throughout the game, players will need every advantage they can get to master the dangers of the Arizona wastes.

“We wanted to re-affirm our gratitude to our backers and our dedication to RPG fans, as we have been most fortunate to return to our roots,” says Brian Fargo, CEO. “We plan to continue our proud tradition with Bard’s Tale IV, which we’ll crowdfund later this year.”

Wasteland 2 Website: http://wasteland.inxile-entertainment.com/