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Xbox One, PS4, PC Getting 1080p Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition

"Shinier and grimier" version of 2012 game with 24 DLC packs launching October 10.

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The rumors were right. Today, Square Enix officially announced Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition, a remastered version of the 2012 action game from Canadian developer United Front Games. The game launches on October 10 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC, and includes 1080p resolution, 24 DLC packs, "tuned gameplay," and upgrades to the original's audio and visuals.

Square Enix says Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition will showcase a "shinier and grimier" Hong Kong, the game's setting. "The capabilities of today's hardware have truly brought the vibrant Hong Kong experience to life," the company said in a statement.

The DLC bundled in with Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition includes the substantial add-ons, Year of the Snake and Nightmare In North Point. Regarding resolution, Square Enix said the game runs in 1080p, but did not say if this applies to both Xbox One and PS4.

If you're not familiar with the story of Sleeping Dogs, you play as an undercover cop named Wei Shen who is tasked with hunting down the Hong Kong Triads gang in the seedy underworld of Hong Kong. The game has hand-to-hand combat, Hollywood-style shooting setpieces, and racing segments.

Square Enix also published a live-action trailer for Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition today, which you can watch above. The company has not shared any actual images or gameplay footage for the new version of the game yet. It is also unclear if United Front Games is working on Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition or if a separate studio is handling the port.

Earlier this year, Square Enix released Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition for Xbox One and PS4. United Front Games worked on the Xbox One version of that port.

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I got this game when it was a game with gold. It was alright, but they cursed WAY too much. There is no need for it.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> Did you not see the"M" Mature rating before downloading it? Ife the language offends you or if you are too young for games like that. Avoid every "M" rated game.

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I did. I just think there is no need to curse every other word. It doesn't make the game better, just makes it sound over the top

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<< LINK REMOVED >> maybe you should go play mario or sonic, or barbie vacation for super nes. or...follow other people's advice and evade M rated games.

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I am not going to evade m-rated games. All they did was curse. Made it over the top and took away any kind of tone it tried to make.

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No. Just some one who thinks cursing every other word is distasteful. And unnecessary. That's my opinion. I don't know why everyone has gotten so offended. I think it takes away from the game and makes it sound over the top

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<< LINK REMOVED >> What do you expect from a game about the underworld/mafia?, its like complaining about an FPS having too many guns

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That is a really bad analogy. Again, it takes away from the game and make it unrealistic.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> unrealistic?, last time i checked people swear in real life, and again its about the mafia/underworld....of course there is going to be a ton of swearing

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Cursing is okay. Not the amount they cursed though. It took away from the game. It would have been better off without it.

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These re-releases on recent games are starting to get annoying. Rather than pumping out new AAA titiles, (which this generation is severely lacking right now) publishers resort to take the easy route and try dazzle you with high resolutions for games not even 2 years old.

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Hey Square Enix, Where the flying F### is my Kingdom Hearts 1.5-2.5 PS4 Super HD collection?

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Some games last year were so epic I can't/couldn't help be excited to pick them up again for my PS4 but SD, even tho I enjoyed it doesn't fall into that catagory. Seems many are cashing in on this.

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I bought it on PC, been having the 'definitive edition' for months.

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While I appreciate the need to fill the void until devs can get new games out, too many remasters have a good chance of further souring an already cynical view on the industry.

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"Square Enix officially announced << LINK REMOVED >>"
Square my dear, where the hell is the FInal Fantasy VII HD/Remastered/Definitive Edition that millions of fans have been asking for since the dawn on time?? We get this for games that dont even need it but dont for games that people actually ask for? Lazy ass bums

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I got this for PS+ for free last year . why would i buy it know for my PS4? the only game im getting this year is WWE2K15, Destiny, DeepDown, Diablo 3, The Order, Maybe LBP3. other than that, I'm not interested.

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Is that really gameplay or just a live action trailer? I can't tell what it is hahaha. If the X1 or PS4 versions look like that then I take back my previous comment and I'm in.


I would still love to see a Sleeping Dog game on the FFXV and KH3 engine.

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Both Xbox Fans and PS fans can both agree that no one asked for this.


It would be amazing though for future sequels that Square Enix use the engine that they are using for FFXV and KH3. That could make future Sleeping Dog games a potential competitor against GTA.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> If the models aren't up to snuff though, it won't make things look any better.

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Next up: Hitman Absolution Definitive Edition,Deus Ex: Human Revolution Definitive Edition, Final Fantasy XIII Definitive Edition,

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<< LINK REMOVED >> I'd like Just Cause 2 Definitive Edition as well.

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<< LINK REMOVED >> I would actually like a revamped version of Lightning returns, I played the demo and it looks rather blurry.

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The Definitive Edition looks amazingly realistic, like it's some sort of live action movie, suspiciously kinda like that fan film from a while back.

So tuned gameplay, shinier and grimier, a re-mastered update. If I already have the original game, do I get it as a free (re-mastered) update? At least a discount? No?


Also, it's weird how Square Enix adds this "Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft," every time they mention Xbox One in their press releases, like they have to or something.

"Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition is due to launch on the 10th October 2014 in European and PAL territories for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC."

"Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris launches for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft,..."


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Well, my sarcasm is a bit rusty.

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@deadline-zero0 @xsonicchaos it's obvious sarcasm my child

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if it´s not 60fps i rather just buy cheaper on old consoles.

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cant tell if real life or video game.

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Frame rates revealed:

30fps on the xb1

45fps on the ps4

60+fps on pc

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<< LINK REMOVED >> Honestly hope thats true, the last version was 30 fps locked on the PC which made driving feel kinda choppy. 60 fps is gonna be cool on this

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<< LINK REMOVED >> wouldn't be surprised :D That's how it usually is - worst version on Xbox1, best on PC and PS4 gets a decent version.

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@Saidrex @deadline-zero0 i'm actually joking about the tomb raider DE fps. the PS4 version kept dropping like crazy.

Since this is Square's second "definitive" edition, it'd be funny it repeated.

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I hope I can just buy Definitive Edition upgrade not whole game again.

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An trailer for "definitive edition" without a single frame capture of this "definitive" actual gameplay screen? FAIL.


Now that care. I play this game in 1920 x 1200 with everything maxed out. On my PC. For $7 ; )

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Why don't just update the PC version?

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I think this was the best game of 2012 by a huge margin, but hey that is none of my business.

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If i wanted to replay this, I have the free download on xbl.


So...that's a no from me. You lose, you get nothing. Good day, sir!

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@isshiah If Slugworth wants an Everlasting Gobstopper, he'll get one!

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I have Sleeping Dogs and all the DLCs on Steam. What Definitive Edition do for PC version?

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<< LINK REMOVED >> I thought PC was already better than consoles? Why would they need a new edition?

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> dont really think its gonna do anything for the PC version, its more of a PC's will now get everything that consoles get, other than first party exclusives, probably.Not a bad move, all three catagory of gamers get to enjoy everything.

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<< LINK REMOVED >><< LINK REMOVED >> Still based on the same assets. PC version just aren't cut down as much as consoles.

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Sleeping Dogs was a decent enough game, but it isn't the sort of game that needs to have a definitive edition made. I can understand when games like The Last of Us or Grand Theft Auto V get current gen versions, but not every game is worthy of being played again.

I enjoyed Sleeping Dogs on my PS3. I have no intention of getting it a second time, or even playing the current copy I have a second time.

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This is not a game the needs a remaster. I get exclusives and great games being remastered but this game was nothing special. Plus most people already got this for free through either Games with Gold or PS Plus

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18 comments and no Xbox One resolution jokes? My internet is broke

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It's funny they say it's 1080p but not what framerate it will run at..because we already know it will be 30.

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Nice, I always wanted this game; but it kinda annoys me that half of the games being released for the new consoles are definitive, ultra, remastered, etc. of games that have just a few years, but well, I suppose this is better than nothing.

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Implying the PC ever needed help achieving 1080p?

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It was a good game but not sure it worth a remake. Plus I hate game trailers that don't show the game

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Easily one of the most underrated games of the last generation. I am really glad they are bringing it back with a fresh coat of paint with all the bells and whistles. For me this is a great get on PS4 (even though I already own the PC edition). I actually enjoyed the story of this more than I did GTAV.

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