Studio Team Meat has unveiled an updated version of its hardcore platformer Super Meat Boy, titled Super Meat Boy Again+. To mark the announcement, the developers released a gameplay trailer showing how the legendary piece of meat returns to screens in a new quality. The original game was released in 2010 and has since been considered one of the most demanding yet influential projects in the platformer genre.

What Will Change in Again+

The updated version will feature improved graphics and music, as well as newly drawn story cutscenes. This means that the visuals and narrative scenes familiar to players from the original will be reworked in a modern style. Additionally, specifically for those who have thoroughly explored the original game, the authors have prepared a new set of secrets designed to surprise even the most experienced fans of the series.

Over 300 Levels and Danny B's Soundtrack

Super Meat Boy Again+ promises over 300 «engaging yet very challenging» levels to explore. The gameplay will retain the signature toughness of the original, where every mistake is punished by instant death, and progress is built on precision and persistence. The remaster's soundtrack is composed by the original artist Danny B, preserving the musical atmosphere associated with the game since its release.

Keeping the Surprise Intact

The developers are intentionally keeping all the details of the updated version under wraps. In their official announcement, Team Meat explains this approach: «Let everything remain a surprise for you, just like the very first time». This approach emphasizes the studio's desire to give players back the sense of discovery typical of hardcore platformers, where every new mechanic and secret feels like a personal achievement.

Reminder: The Original Story

In Super Meat Boy, the player controls a living cube of meat—Meat Boy—who strives to save his girlfriend, Bandage Girl, from the clutches of Dr. Fetus. The antagonist appears as an embryo in a jar wearing a top hat and a monocle. It is this grotesque yet memorable story that has become the hallmark of the series, setting it apart from countless other platformers.

Platforms and Localization

Super Meat Boy Again+ is slated for release on PC via Steam. The developers have also announced text localization, making the updated version accessible to a wider audience. The exact release date was not specified in the announcement, so players will need to follow the studio's official channels.