Updated 6/4:Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoninghas been officially confirmed.
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Remastered games are not exactly uncommon these days, however,video game remasters can turn out well. Sometimes it gives a hidden gem or lesser-known game the opportunity for another chance in the spotlight with the hopes for a brighter shine. In this case, it seems that a remaster forKingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning,titledKingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, could be given that chance in August of this year.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoningwas an open-world RPG developed by 38 Studios that released on the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 back on July 04, 2025. On top of it being published by EA, the game also had several people of note working on it, including author R.A. Salvatore, Todd McFarlane of Spawn fame, andElder Scrolls IV: Oblivion’s lead designer Ken Rolston. While the game was praised for combat mechanics and character customization features, the game failed commercially and ultimatelycaused 38 Studios to shut down.
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However, it appears thatKingdoms of Amaluris getting a second chance sooner than anticipated. On Tuesday night, a leak on the Xbox Live Marketplace revealed thatKingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoningwould be coming with a release date of June 18, 2025.Being published by THQ Nordic, the store page for the remaster states that players can expect the base game and all DLC with improved graphical fidelity.
THQ Nordic acquired theKingdoms of AmalurIP from 38 Studios back in September of 2018. THQ Nordic later stated that while it was interested in the possibility of sequels in the franchise, it would firstneed approval from EAbefore making a remaster of the original title. With this leak now in the public eye, it seems the publisher managed to receive that approval.
It’s currently unclear whether or notKingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoningwill be coming to other platforms besides Xbox One.Timed platform exclusivityhas become relatively commonplace, so it’s not out of the realm of possibility for this title to be on Xbox One exclusively for a window of time. While currently, the platforms remain unconfirmed, players will be sure to confirm their excitement when this fantasy epic makes its return.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoningcurrently has no confirmed release date or platforms
