Two years after its release,Journey to the Savage Planetis getting a free next-gen upgrade on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The update will improve visuals and performance on higher-end consoles, giving players the best-ever version ofJourney to the Savage Planet.
First released in 2020,Journey to the Savage Planetwas the only title from developer Typhoon Studios, which was purchased by Google in an attempt to create a flagship title for Stadia. While it was well received, it never became a mainstream hit for Google. It resulted in the closure of Typhoon Studios, which evenbrokeJourney to the Savage Planetfor a significant period of time. Fans of the game will be hoping the new update isn’t a repeat of the past and that the upgrade works as intended from day one.
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The release of the new version, titledJourney to the Savage Planet: Employee of the Month Edition, comes on February 14. The base game comes bundled with the Hot Garbage DLC, 4K support, Performance and Graphics options, as well as a much-improved photo mode. The update comes as good news to owners of the PS4 and Xbox One versions, as they’ll be receiving the update free of charge. For players who missed the game upon its release, the bundle provides the perfect opportunity to finally jump in and experience one of thebest fictional planets in gaming.
Journey to the Savage Planetis a game that will massively benefit from being on next-gen consoles. The game boasts an extremely vibrant color palette and deserves to be seen in as much detail as possible. Manysmaller titles have received next-gen updatesin the past, benefiting from the extra longevity it provides to games. Players will have to wait to see the impact this update has on theJourney to the Savage Planetexperience.
With theclosure of Stadia, the future of the IP remains in limbo for the foreseeable future. In an industry often filled with sequels and remakes, it’s important that there is still space for new IPs to thrive. While news on the franchise has been sparse for a while now, the game retains a passionate fan base. It’s not unheard of for small fan communities to be the driving force behind the production of a sequel. ForJourney to the Savage Planet, it’s well within possibility.
Journey to the Savage Planetis available now for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One, with a next-gen version coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on July 01, 2025.
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