Duke Nukem: New Launch Trailer for 20th Anniversary
Gearbox Publishing has officially announced the launch of Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary Edition World Tour. You can check out the new launch trailer for the remastered version of the classic video game in the player below. The game is now available as a digital download for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC via Steam for $19.99.
Additionally, the game will still receive a physical release for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles at GameStop Stores in North America. That edition launches on October 18.
Speaking on the release, Gearbox Publishing head Steve Gibson stated: “We feel there isn’t a better way to celebrate 20 years of Duke Nukem 3D than to get the original team back together and provide this love letter to Duke fans. With all-new content built on top of what is undeniably one of the most iconic first-person shooters in gaming history, this is the ultimate Duke Nukem experience for both seasoned fans of the title and gamers from a new generation experiencing it for the first time.”
What’s special about this release is that includes a brand-new fifth episode for the game Alien World Order. This episode features eight brand new, levels that have been classically designed. The levels were created by the original designers for Duke Nukem 3D in Allen Blum III and Richard “Levelord” Gray. The remastered version also includes original music composed by Lee Jackson, who was the author of the iconic Duke Nukem theme “Grabbag.” He also served as the sound designer for Duke Nukem 3D. There are also some new voice-over one-liners by Jon St. John, who is the original voice of Duke Nukem.
Another special feature is the option to play the remastered game using the original 1996 graphics engine. This can be toggled in real time to play the original content with the improved graphics and frame rate. This is called the True3D Rendering mode. There is also an eight-player online co-op mode. You can check out the launch trailer below.