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	\| developer = [[Ubisoft Pictures]]{{efn\|Remastered version co-developed with [[Virtuos]]<ref>{{Cite tweet \|number=1805269682796056982 \|user=bgegame \|title=Ubisoft collaborated with Virtuos Games to develop the game, under the supervision of Ubisoft Montpellier 🤝 \|access-date=2024-06-24}}</ref>}}<br>[[Ubisoft Milan]]		\| developer = [[Ubisoft Pictures]]{{efn\|Remastered version co-developed with [[Virtuos]]<ref>{{Cite tweet \|number=1805269682796056982 \|user=bgegame \|title=Ubisoft collaborated with Virtuos Games to develop the game, under the supervision of Ubisoft Montpellier 🤝 \|access-date=2024-06-24}}</ref>}}<br>[[Ubisoft Milan]]
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	[[Michel Ancel]], creator of the ''[[Rayman]]'' series, envisioned the game as the first part of a trilogy. The game was developed under the codename "Project BG&E" by 30 employees of Ubisoft's studio divisions in [[Ubisoft Montpellier\|Montpellier]] and [[Ubisoft Milan\|Milan]], with production lasting more than three years. One of the main goals of the game is to create a meaningful story while giving players much freedom, though the game adopts a relatively linear structure. The game was received poorly when it was shown at [[E3 2002]], and it prompted the developers to change some of the game's elements, including Jade's design. Ancel also attempted to streamline the game in order to make it more commercially appealing.		[[Michel Ancel]], creator of the ''[[Rayman]]'' series, envisioned the game as the first part of a trilogy. The game was developed under the codename "Project BG&E" by 30 employees of Ubisoft's studio divisions in [[Ubisoft Montpellier\|Montpellier]] and [[Ubisoft Milan\|Milan]], with production lasting more than three years. One of the main goals of the game is to create a meaningful story while giving players much freedom, though the game adopts a relatively linear structure. The game was received poorly when it was shown at [[E3 2002]], and it prompted the developers to change some of the game's elements, including Jade's design. Ancel also attempted to streamline the game in order to make it more commercially appealing.

	''Beyond Good & Evil'' received generally favorable reviews upon release, with critics praising the game's animation, setting, story and design, but criticizing its combat and technical issues. The game received a nomination for "Game of the Year" at the 2004 [[Game Developers Choice Awards]]. While the game was considered a [[list of commercial failures in video games\|commercial failure]] at launch, it has since developed a [[cult following]].		''Beyond Good & Evil'' received generally favorable reviews upon release, with critics praising the game's animation, setting, story and design, but criticizing its combat and technical issues. The game received a nomination for "Game of the Year" at the 2004 [[Game Developers Choice Awards]]. While the game was considered a [[list of commercial failures in video games\|commercial failure]] at launch, it has since developed a [[cult following]] and is even considered by some to be [[List of video games considered the best\|one of the greatest video games ever made]].

	A [[1080p\|full HD]] remastered version of the game was released on [[Xbox Live Arcade]] in March 2011 and on [[PlayStation Network]] in June 2011. A prequel, ''[[Beyond Good and Evil 2]]'', is in development and was announced at [[E3 2017]].<ref name="GI-184" /> A [[Live-action animated film\|hybrid live-action/animated]] film adaptation is currently in the works at [[Netflix]]. Another remaster, titled the ''20th Anniversary Edition'', was released on June 25, 2024.		A [[1080p\|full HD]] remastered version of the game was released on [[Xbox Live Arcade]] in March 2011 and on [[PlayStation Network]] in June 2011. A prequel, ''[[Beyond Good and Evil 2]]'', is in development and was announced at [[E3 2017]].<ref name="GI-184" /> A [[Live-action animated film\|hybrid live-action/animated]] film adaptation is currently in the works at [[Netflix]]. Another remaster, titled the ''20th Anniversary Edition'', was released on June 25, 2024.

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	[[Michel Ancel]], creator of the ''[[Rayman]]'' series, envisioned the game as the first part of a trilogy. The game was developed under the codename "Project BG&E" by 30 employees of Ubisoft's studio divisions in [[Ubisoft Montpellier\|Montpellier]] and [[Ubisoft Milan\|Milan]], with production lasting more than three years. One of the main goals of the game is to create a meaningful story while giving players much freedom, though the game adopts a relatively linear structure. The game was received poorly when it was shown at [[E3 2002]], and it prompted the developers to change some of the game's elements, including Jade's design. Ancel also attempted to streamline the game in order to make it more commercially appealing.		[[Michel Ancel]], creator of the ''[[Rayman]]'' series, envisioned the game as the first part of a trilogy. The game was developed under the codename "Project BG&E" by 30 employees of Ubisoft's studio divisions in [[Ubisoft Montpellier\|Montpellier]] and [[Ubisoft Milan\|Milan]], with production lasting more than three years. One of the main goals of the game is to create a meaningful story while giving players much freedom, though the game adopts a relatively linear structure. The game was received poorly when it was shown at [[E3 2002]], and it prompted the developers to change some of the game's elements, including Jade's design. Ancel also attempted to streamline the game in order to make it more commercially appealing.

	''Beyond Good & Evil'' received generally favorable reviews upon release, with critics praising the game's animation, setting, story and design, but criticizing its combat and technical issues. The game received a nomination for "Game of the Year" at the 2004 [[Game Developers Choice Awards]]. While the game was considered a [[list of commercial failures in video games\|commercial failure]] at launch, it has since developed a [[cult following~~]] and is even considered by some to be [[List of video games considered the best\|one of the greatest video games ever made~~]].		''Beyond Good & Evil'' received generally favorable reviews upon release, with critics praising the game's animation, setting, story and design, but criticizing its combat and technical issues. The game received a nomination for "Game of the Year" at the 2004 [[Game Developers Choice Awards]]. While the game was considered a [[list of commercial failures in video games\|commercial failure]] at launch, it has since developed a [[cult following]].

	A [[1080p\|full HD]] remastered version of the game was released on [[Xbox Live Arcade]] in March 2011 and on [[PlayStation Network]] in June 2011. A prequel, ''[[Beyond Good and Evil 2]]'', is in development and was announced at [[E3 2017]].<ref name="GI-184" /> A [[Live-action animated film\|hybrid live-action/animated]] film adaptation is currently in the works at [[Netflix]]. Another remaster, titled the ''20th Anniversary Edition'', was released on June 25, 2024.		A [[1080p\|full HD]] remastered version of the game was released on [[Xbox Live Arcade]] in March 2011 and on [[PlayStation Network]] in June 2011. A prequel, ''[[Beyond Good and Evil 2]]'', is in development and was announced at [[E3 2017]].<ref name="GI-184" /> A [[Live-action animated film\|hybrid live-action/animated]] film adaptation is currently in the works at [[Netflix]]. Another remaster, titled the ''20th Anniversary Edition'', was released on June 25, 2024.

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	[[File:Michel Ancel.jpg\|thumb\|alt=Portrait of brown haired man\|[[Michel Ancel]], designer and writer of ''Beyond Good & Evil'']]		[[File:Michel Ancel.jpg\|thumb\|alt=Portrait of brown haired man\|[[Michel Ancel]], designer and writer of ''Beyond Good & Evil'']]
	''Beyond Good & Evil'' was developed by [[Michel Ancel]], the creator of the ''[[Rayman]]'' video game, at Ubisoft's [[Ubisoft Pictures\|Pictures]] studio in [[Montpellier]].<ref name="ign-2002 interview"/> The game was developed under the codename "''Project BG&E''", with production lasting more than three years.<ref name="GSpotE3">{{cite web\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040407212159/http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/adventure/beyondgoodevil/preview_2867756.html\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/beyond-good-and-evil/previews/e3-2002-project-bgande-hands-on-2867756/\|title=E3 2002: Project BG&E hands-on\|author=Satterfield, Shane\|url-status=live\|archive-date=April 7, 2004\|date=May 23, 2002\|work=[[GameSpot]]\|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]])}}</ref> A group of 30 employees composed the development team.<ref name="ign-2002 interview"/> Ubisoft's [[chief executive officer]], Yves Guillemot, fully supported the project and frequently met with the team.<ref name="Ubi-Uncensored">{{cite web\| url = http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2011/12/06/ubi-uncensored.aspx?PostPageIndex=5\| title = Ubi Uncensored: The History Of Ubisoft By The People Who Wrote It\| first = Matt\| last = Bertz\| publisher = Game Informer\| page=5 \| date = December 6, 2011\| access-date = January 3, 2012\| url-status = ~~live~~\| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150605200741/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2011/12/06/ubi-uncensored.aspx?PostPageIndex=5 \|archive-date=June 5, 2015}}</ref> After years working on ''Rayman'', Ancel wanted to move on to something different.<ref name="Ubi-Uncensored"/><ref name="gamespy-ancel interview">{{cite web\|last=Turner\|first=Benjamin\|date=September 17, 2003\|url=http://www.gamespy.com/articles/491/491535p1.html\|title=Michel Ancel: Beyond Rayman \|publisher=[[GameSpy]]\|access-date=April 6, 2010\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040908050415/http://www.gamespy.com/articles/491/491535p1.html\|archive-date=September 8, 2004}}</ref> He recalled that the goal of ''Beyond Good & Evil'' was to "pack a whole universe onto a single CD—mountains, planets, towns. The idea was to make the player feel like an explorer, with a sense of absolute freedom."<ref name="ign-2002 interview">{{cite web\|author=IGN Staff\|date=May 24, 2002\|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/05/24/e3-2002-project-bge-interview\|title=E3 2002: Project BG&E Interview\|work=[[IGN]]\|access-date=June 5, 2015\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108094912/http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/05/24/e3-2002-project-bge-interview\|archive-date=November 8, 2012}}</ref>		''Beyond Good & Evil'' was developed by [[Michel Ancel]], the creator of the ''[[Rayman]]'' video game, at Ubisoft's [[Ubisoft Pictures\|Pictures]] studio in [[Montpellier]].<ref name="ign-2002 interview"/> The game was developed under the codename "''Project BG&E''", with production lasting more than three years.<ref name="GSpotE3">{{cite web\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040407212159/http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/adventure/beyondgoodevil/preview_2867756.html\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/beyond-good-and-evil/previews/e3-2002-project-bgande-hands-on-2867756/\|title=E3 2002: Project BG&E hands-on\|author=Satterfield, Shane\|url-status=live\|archive-date=April 7, 2004\|date=May 23, 2002\|work=[[GameSpot]]\|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]])}}</ref> A group of 30 employees composed the development team.<ref name="ign-2002 interview"/> Ubisoft's [[chief executive officer]], Yves Guillemot, fully supported the project and frequently met with the team.<ref name="Ubi-Uncensored">{{cite web\| url = http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2011/12/06/ubi-uncensored.aspx?PostPageIndex=5\| title = Ubi Uncensored: The History Of Ubisoft By The People Who Wrote It\| first = Matt\| last = Bertz\| publisher = Game Informer\| page=5 \| date = December 6, 2011\| access-date = January 3, 2012\| url-status = dead\| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150605200741/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2011/12/06/ubi-uncensored.aspx?PostPageIndex=5 \|archive-date=June 5, 2015}}</ref> After years working on ''Rayman'', Ancel wanted to move on to something different.<ref name="Ubi-Uncensored"/><ref name="gamespy-ancel interview">{{cite web\|last=Turner\|first=Benjamin\|date=September 17, 2003\|url=http://www.gamespy.com/articles/491/491535p1.html\|title=Michel Ancel: Beyond Rayman \|publisher=[[GameSpy]]\|access-date=April 6, 2010\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040908050415/http://www.gamespy.com/articles/491/491535p1.html\|archive-date=September 8, 2004}}</ref> He recalled that the goal of ''Beyond Good & Evil'' was to "pack a whole universe onto a single CD—mountains, planets, towns. The idea was to make the player feel like an explorer, with a sense of absolute freedom."<ref name="ign-2002 interview">{{cite web\|author=IGN Staff\|date=May 24, 2002\|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/05/24/e3-2002-project-bge-interview\|title=E3 2002: Project BG&E Interview\|work=[[IGN]]\|access-date=June 5, 2015\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108094912/http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/05/24/e3-2002-project-bge-interview\|archive-date=November 8, 2012}}</ref>

	A second goal behind ''Beyond Good & Evil''{{'}}s design was to create a meaningful story amid player freedom. Ancel said that the linear nature of the gameplay was necessary to convey the story; player freedom was an experience between parts of the plot.<ref name="gamespy-ancel interview"/> He also strove to create a rhythm similar to a movie to engage and delight players.<ref name="OPM-71">{{cite magazine\| magazine = [[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]]\| title = Beyond Good & Evil Hands On\| publisher = [[Future plc\|Future Publishing]]\| issue = 71\| page = 65\|date=August 2003}}</ref> The game drew on many influences and inspirations, including the [[Styles and themes of Hayao Miyazaki\|Miyazaki universe]], politics and the media, and the aftermath of the [[September 11 attacks]].<ref name="eurogamer-out of touch">{{cite web\|last=Purchese\|first=Robert\|date=April 3, 2009\|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ancel-thinks-zelda-is-out-of-touch\|title=BG&E2 inspired by September 11\|publisher=[[Eurogamer]]\|access-date=April 6, 2010\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150130234852/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ancel-thinks-zelda-is-out-of-touch\|archive-date=January 30, 2015}}</ref> In creating the lead character, Ancel's wife reportedly inspired the designer, who wanted to portray a persona with whom players could identify.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=1&cId=3137700 \|title=Getting the Girl \|page=2 \|publisher=1UP.com \|date=January 9, 2005 \|first=Zoe \|last=Flower \|access-date=June 5, 2015 \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120720074531/http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=1&cId=3137700 \|archive-date=July 20, 2012 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		A second goal behind ''Beyond Good & Evil''{{'}}s design was to create a meaningful story amid player freedom. Ancel said that the linear nature of the gameplay was necessary to convey the story; player freedom was an experience between parts of the plot.<ref name="gamespy-ancel interview"/> He also strove to create a rhythm similar to a movie to engage and delight players.<ref name="OPM-71">{{cite magazine\| magazine = [[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]]\| title = Beyond Good & Evil Hands On\| publisher = [[Future plc\|Future Publishing]]\| issue = 71\| page = 65\|date=August 2003}}</ref> The game drew on many influences and inspirations, including the [[Styles and themes of Hayao Miyazaki\|Miyazaki universe]], politics and the media, and the aftermath of the [[September 11 attacks]].<ref name="eurogamer-out of touch">{{cite web\|last=Purchese\|first=Robert\|date=April 3, 2009\|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ancel-thinks-zelda-is-out-of-touch\|title=BG&E2 inspired by September 11\|publisher=[[Eurogamer]]\|access-date=April 6, 2010\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150130234852/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ancel-thinks-zelda-is-out-of-touch\|archive-date=January 30, 2015}}</ref> In creating the lead character, Ancel's wife reportedly inspired the designer, who wanted to portray a persona with whom players could identify.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=1&cId=3137700 \|title=Getting the Girl \|page=2 \|publisher=1UP.com \|date=January 9, 2005 \|first=Zoe \|last=Flower \|access-date=June 5, 2015 \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120720074531/http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=1&cId=3137700 \|archive-date=July 20, 2012 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

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	A [[1080p\|full HD]] remastered version of the game was developed by [[Ubisoft Shanghai]], released on [[Xbox Live Arcade]] on March 2, 2011, and on [[PlayStation Network]] in Europe on June 8, 2011, and in North America on June 28.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/beyond-good-and-evil-hd-hands-on/1100-6280121/\|title=Beyond Good and Evil HD Hands-On\|last=Varanini\|first=Giancarlo\|work=[[GameSpot]]\|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]\|date=September 30, 2010\|access-date=June 5, 2015\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322132755/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/beyond-good-and-evil-hd-hands-on/1100-6280121/\|archive-date=March 22, 2014}}</ref><ref name="HD">{{cite web\|last=McWhertor\|first=Michael\|title=Xbox Live Arcade's House Party Priced & Dated\|url=http://kotaku.com/5755215/xbox-live-arcades-house-party-priced--dated\|work=[[Kotaku]]\|publisher=[[Gawker Media]]\|date=February 8, 2011\|access-date=June 5, 2015\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701133125/http://kotaku.com/5755215/xbox-live-arcades-house-party-priced--dated\|archive-date=July 1, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/beyond-good-and-evil-hd-hits-psn-june-8/1100-6316721/\|title=Beyond Good & Evil HD hits PSN June 8\|work=Gamespot\|publisher=CBS Interactive\|first=Eddie\|last=Makuch\|date=June 2, 2011\|access-date=June 5, 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323042442/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/beyond-good-and-evil-hd-hits-psn-june-8/1100-6316721/\|archive-date=March 23, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Beyond Good & Evil HD Hits US PSN June 28 \|url=https://www.exophase.com/23565/beyond-good-evil-hits-us-psn-june-28/ \|access-date=2023-11-29 \|website=Exophase \|language=en}}</ref> It features improved character models and [[Texture mapping\|texture]]s, as well as a modified soundtrack. Achievements, trophies and online leaderboards were also added.<ref>{{cite web \| title=Beyond Good & Evil HD Coming Next Year\| work=[[IGN]] \|publisher=Ziff Davis \| url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/09/30/beyond-good-evil-hd-coming-next-year \|date=September 30, 2010 \| access-date=June 5, 2015\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321012029/http://ca.ign.com/articles/2010/09/30/beyond-good-evil-hd-coming-next-year\|archive-date=March 21, 2015}}</ref> The HD edition was made backwards compatible on the Xbox One and available free to Gold members from August 16, 2016, through September 1, 2016, as part of the Games with Gold program. Ubisoft released ''Beyond Good & Evil HD'' for retail in Europe on September 21, 2012. The retail package includes ''Beyond Good & Evil HD'', ''[[Outland (video game)\|Outland]]'' and ''[[From Dust]]''.<ref name="Eurogamer: ...bundled for retail">{{cite web\|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-06-20-beyond-good-and-evil-hd-outland-and-from-dust-bundled-for-retail \|title=Beyond Good & Evil HD, Outland and From Dust bundled for retail \|last1=Matulef \|first1=Heffret \|date=June 20, 2012 \|work=[[Eurogamer]] \|access-date=May 11, 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310221435/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-06-20-beyond-good-and-evil-hd-outland-and-from-dust-bundled-for-retail \|archive-date=March 10, 2013 \|url-status=live }}</ref>		A [[1080p\|full HD]] remastered version of the game was developed by [[Ubisoft Shanghai]], released on [[Xbox Live Arcade]] on March 2, 2011, and on [[PlayStation Network]] in Europe on June 8, 2011, and in North America on June 28.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/beyond-good-and-evil-hd-hands-on/1100-6280121/\|title=Beyond Good and Evil HD Hands-On\|last=Varanini\|first=Giancarlo\|work=[[GameSpot]]\|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]\|date=September 30, 2010\|access-date=June 5, 2015\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322132755/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/beyond-good-and-evil-hd-hands-on/1100-6280121/\|archive-date=March 22, 2014}}</ref><ref name="HD">{{cite web\|last=McWhertor\|first=Michael\|title=Xbox Live Arcade's House Party Priced & Dated\|url=http://kotaku.com/5755215/xbox-live-arcades-house-party-priced--dated\|work=[[Kotaku]]\|publisher=[[Gawker Media]]\|date=February 8, 2011\|access-date=June 5, 2015\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701133125/http://kotaku.com/5755215/xbox-live-arcades-house-party-priced--dated\|archive-date=July 1, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/beyond-good-and-evil-hd-hits-psn-june-8/1100-6316721/\|title=Beyond Good & Evil HD hits PSN June 8\|work=Gamespot\|publisher=CBS Interactive\|first=Eddie\|last=Makuch\|date=June 2, 2011\|access-date=June 5, 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323042442/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/beyond-good-and-evil-hd-hits-psn-june-8/1100-6316721/\|archive-date=March 23, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Beyond Good & Evil HD Hits US PSN June 28 \|url=https://www.exophase.com/23565/beyond-good-evil-hits-us-psn-june-28/ \|access-date=2023-11-29 \|website=Exophase \|language=en}}</ref> It features improved character models and [[Texture mapping\|texture]]s, as well as a modified soundtrack. Achievements, trophies and online leaderboards were also added.<ref>{{cite web \| title=Beyond Good & Evil HD Coming Next Year\| work=[[IGN]] \|publisher=Ziff Davis \| url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/09/30/beyond-good-evil-hd-coming-next-year \|date=September 30, 2010 \| access-date=June 5, 2015\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321012029/http://ca.ign.com/articles/2010/09/30/beyond-good-evil-hd-coming-next-year\|archive-date=March 21, 2015}}</ref> The HD edition was made backwards compatible on the Xbox One and available free to Gold members from August 16, 2016, through September 1, 2016, as part of the Games with Gold program. Ubisoft released ''Beyond Good & Evil HD'' for retail in Europe on September 21, 2012. The retail package includes ''Beyond Good & Evil HD'', ''[[Outland (video game)\|Outland]]'' and ''[[From Dust]]''.<ref name="Eurogamer: ...bundled for retail">{{cite web\|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-06-20-beyond-good-and-evil-hd-outland-and-from-dust-bundled-for-retail \|title=Beyond Good & Evil HD, Outland and From Dust bundled for retail \|last1=Matulef \|first1=Heffret \|date=June 20, 2012 \|work=[[Eurogamer]] \|access-date=May 11, 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310221435/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-06-20-beyond-good-and-evil-hd-outland-and-from-dust-bundled-for-retail \|archive-date=March 10, 2013 \|url-status=live }}</ref>

	An early version of another remaster, the ''20th Anniversary Edition'', was accidentally released to some [[Ubisoft+]] subscribers on Xbox platforms by Ubisoft on November 29, 2023. It was quickly removed from availability. The official release date was set for early 2024, although it did not end up releasing at that timeframe.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Phillips \|first1=Tom \|title=People are now playing the still-unannounced Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition \|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/people-are-now-playing-ubisofts-still-unannounced-beyond-good-evil-20th-anniversary-edition \|website=[[Eurogamer]] \|publisher=[[Gamer Network]] \|access-date=30 November 2023 \|date=29 November 2023}}</ref> The remaster's existence was leaked in August 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Phillips \|first1=Tom \|title=Looks like there's a Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition \|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/looks-like-theres-a-beyond-good-evil-20th-anniversary-edition \|website=[[Eurogamer]] \|publisher=[[Gamer Network]] \|access-date=30 November 2023 \|date=31 August 2023}}</ref> It was officially unveiled on June 20, 2024, and released five days later.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Lyles \|first=Taylor \|last2=Stedman \|first2=Alex \|date=2024-06-20 \|title=Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Officially Unveiled at LRG3 2024 \|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/beyond-good-evil-20th-anniversary-edition-officially-unveiled-at-lrg3-2024 \|access-date=2024-06-20 \|website=IGN \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hollister \|first=Sean \|date=2024-06-20 \|title=Watch the trailer for Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition — coming June 25th \|url=https://www.theverge.com/24182577/beyond-good-evil-20th-anniversary-game-trailer-release-date \|access-date=2024-06-20 \|website=The Verge \|language=en}}</ref> In addition to updated graphics and remastered audio, ''20th Anniversary Edition'' adds new features, including a [[speedrunning\|speedrun]] mode; an anniversary gallery containing original development art, screenshots, and footage; unlockable cosmetic items for the main characters, weapons, and vehicles; and a new sidequest that connects to the story of ''[[Beyond Good & Evil 2]]''.<ref>{{cite web \| last=Talbot \| first=Ken \| title=Review: Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition (PS5) \| website=Push Square \| date=June 25, 2024 \| url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/beyond-good-and-evil-20th-anniversary-edition \| access-date=June 26, 2024}}</ref>		An early version of another remaster, the ''20th Anniversary Edition'', was accidentally released to some [[Ubisoft+]] subscribers on Xbox platforms by Ubisoft on November 29, 2023. It was quickly removed from availability. The official release date was set for early 2024, although it did not end up releasing at that timeframe.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Phillips \|first1=Tom \|title=People are now playing the still-unannounced Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition \|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/people-are-now-playing-ubisofts-still-unannounced-beyond-good-evil-20th-anniversary-edition \|website=[[Eurogamer]] \|publisher=[[Gamer Network]] \|access-date=30 November 2023 \|date=29 November 2023}}</ref> The remaster's existence was leaked in August 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Phillips \|first1=Tom \|title=Looks like there's a Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition \|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/looks-like-theres-a-beyond-good-evil-20th-anniversary-edition \|website=[[Eurogamer]] \|publisher=[[Gamer Network]] \|access-date=30 November 2023 \|date=31 August 2023}}</ref> It was officially unveiled on June 20, 2024, and released five days later.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Lyles \|first=Taylor \|last2=Stedman \|first2=Alex \|date=2024-06-20 \|title=Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Officially Unveiled at LRG3 2024 \|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/beyond-good-evil-20th-anniversary-edition-officially-unveiled-at-lrg3-2024 \|access-date=2024-06-20 \|website=IGN \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hollister \|first=Sean \|date=2024-06-20 \|title=Watch the trailer for Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition — coming June 25th \|url=https://www.theverge.com/24182577/beyond-good-evil-20th-anniversary-game-trailer-release-date \|access-date=2024-06-20 \|website=The Verge \|language=en}}</ref> In addition to updated graphics and remastered audio, ''20th Anniversary Edition'' adds new features, including a [[speedrunning\|speedrun]] mode; an anniversary gallery containing original development art, screenshots, and footage; unlockable cosmetic items for the main characters, weapons, and vehicles; and a new sidequest that connects to the story of ''[[Beyond Good and Evil 2\|Beyond Good & Evil 2]]''.<ref>{{cite web \| last=Talbot \| first=Ken \| title=Review: Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition (PS5) \| website=Push Square \| date=June 25, 2024 \| url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/beyond-good-and-evil-20th-anniversary-edition \| access-date=June 26, 2024}}</ref>

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	[[Michel Ancel]], creator of the ''[[Rayman]]'' series, envisioned the game as the first part of a trilogy. The game was developed under the codename "Project BG&E" by 30 employees of Ubisoft's studio divisions in [[Ubisoft Montpellier\|Montpellier]] and [[Ubisoft Milan\|Milan]], with production lasting more than three years. One of the main goals of the game is to create a meaningful story while giving players much freedom, though the game adopts a relatively linear structure. The game was received poorly when it was shown at [[E3 2002]], and it prompted the developers to change some of the game's elements, including Jade's design. Ancel also attempted to streamline the game in order to make it more commercially appealing.		[[Michel Ancel]], creator of the ''[[Rayman]]'' series, envisioned the game as the first part of a trilogy. The game was developed under the codename "Project BG&E" by 30 employees of Ubisoft's studio divisions in [[Ubisoft Montpellier\|Montpellier]] and [[Ubisoft Milan\|Milan]], with production lasting more than three years. One of the main goals of the game is to create a meaningful story while giving players much freedom, though the game adopts a relatively linear structure. The game was received poorly when it was shown at [[E3 2002]], and it prompted the developers to change some of the game's elements, including Jade's design. Ancel also attempted to streamline the game in order to make it more commercially appealing.

	''Beyond Good & Evil'' received generally favorable reviews ~~and~~ is ~~considered~~ ~~[[List~~ ~~of video games considered the best\|one of the greatest video games ever made]]. Critics praised~~ the game's animation, setting, story and design, but ~~criticized~~ its combat and technical issues. The game received a nomination for "Game of the Year" at the 2004 [[Game Developers Choice Awards]]. While the game was considered a [[list of commercial failures in video games\|commercial failure]] at launch, it has since developed a [[cult following]].		''Beyond Good & Evil'' received generally favorable reviews upon release, with critics praising the game's animation, setting, story and design, but criticizing its combat and technical issues. The game received a nomination for "Game of the Year" at the 2004 [[Game Developers Choice Awards]]. While the game was considered a [[list of commercial failures in video games\|commercial failure]] at launch, it has since developed a [[cult following]] and is even considered by some to be [[List of video games considered the best\|one of the greatest video games ever made]].

	A [[1080p\|full HD]] remastered version of the game was released on [[Xbox Live Arcade]] in March 2011 and on [[PlayStation Network]] in June 2011. A prequel, ''[[Beyond Good and Evil 2]]'', is in development and was announced at [[E3 2017]].<ref name="GI-184" /> A [[Live-action animated film\|hybrid live-action/animated]] film adaptation is currently in the works at [[Netflix]]. Another remaster, titled the ''20th Anniversary Edition'', was released on June 25, 2024.		A [[1080p\|full HD]] remastered version of the game was released on [[Xbox Live Arcade]] in March 2011 and on [[PlayStation Network]] in June 2011. A prequel, ''[[Beyond Good and Evil 2]]'', is in development and was announced at [[E3 2017]].<ref name="GI-184" /> A [[Live-action animated film\|hybrid live-action/animated]] film adaptation is currently in the works at [[Netflix]]. Another remaster, titled the ''20th Anniversary Edition'', was released on June 25, 2024.

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	A second goal behind ''Beyond Good & Evil''{{'}}s design was to create a meaningful story amid player freedom. Ancel said that the linear nature of the gameplay was necessary to convey the story; player freedom was an experience between parts of the plot.<ref name="gamespy-ancel interview"/> He also strove to create a rhythm similar to a movie to engage and delight players.<ref name="OPM-71">{{cite magazine\| magazine = [[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]]\| title = Beyond Good & Evil Hands On\| publisher = [[Future plc\|Future Publishing]]\| issue = 71\| page = 65\|date=August 2003}}</ref> The game drew on many influences and inspirations, including the [[Styles and themes of Hayao Miyazaki\|Miyazaki universe]], politics and the media, and the aftermath of the [[September 11 attacks]].<ref name="eurogamer-out of touch">{{cite web\|last=Purchese\|first=Robert\|date=April 3, 2009\|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ancel-thinks-zelda-is-out-of-touch\|title=BG&E2 inspired by September 11\|publisher=[[Eurogamer]]\|access-date=April 6, 2010\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150130234852/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ancel-thinks-zelda-is-out-of-touch\|archive-date=January 30, 2015}}</ref> In creating the lead character, Ancel's wife reportedly inspired the designer, who wanted to portray a persona with whom players could identify.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=1&cId=3137700 \|title=Getting the Girl \|page=2 \|publisher=1UP.com \|date=January 9, 2005 \|first=Zoe \|last=Flower \|access-date=June 5, 2015 \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120720074531/http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=1&cId=3137700 \|archive-date=July 20, 2012 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>		A second goal behind ''Beyond Good & Evil''{{'}}s design was to create a meaningful story amid player freedom. Ancel said that the linear nature of the gameplay was necessary to convey the story; player freedom was an experience between parts of the plot.<ref name="gamespy-ancel interview"/> He also strove to create a rhythm similar to a movie to engage and delight players.<ref name="OPM-71">{{cite magazine\| magazine = [[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]]\| title = Beyond Good & Evil Hands On\| publisher = [[Future plc\|Future Publishing]]\| issue = 71\| page = 65\|date=August 2003}}</ref> The game drew on many influences and inspirations, including the [[Styles and themes of Hayao Miyazaki\|Miyazaki universe]], politics and the media, and the aftermath of the [[September 11 attacks]].<ref name="eurogamer-out of touch">{{cite web\|last=Purchese\|first=Robert\|date=April 3, 2009\|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ancel-thinks-zelda-is-out-of-touch\|title=BG&E2 inspired by September 11\|publisher=[[Eurogamer]]\|access-date=April 6, 2010\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150130234852/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ancel-thinks-zelda-is-out-of-touch\|archive-date=January 30, 2015}}</ref> In creating the lead character, Ancel's wife reportedly inspired the designer, who wanted to portray a persona with whom players could identify.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=1&cId=3137700 \|title=Getting the Girl \|page=2 \|publisher=1UP.com \|date=January 9, 2005 \|first=Zoe \|last=Flower \|access-date=June 5, 2015 \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120720074531/http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=1&cId=3137700 \|archive-date=July 20, 2012 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

	''Beyond Good & Evil'' was first shown publicly at the 2002 [[Electronic Entertainment Expo]], where it received a negative reception.<ref name="Ubi-Uncensored"/> Originally more "artistically ambitious" and resembling games like ''[[Ico]]'', the game was substantially changed in order to make it more commercially appealing. Jade, originally a teenage girl, was redesigned to be more powerful and befitting of her job. The game was also shortened by removing long periods of exploration, due to Ancel's dislike of this aspect of gameplay in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]''. The development team was "demoralized" by the changes, with Ancel commenting that the finished game resembled a sequel more than a reworking.<ref name="Edge"/> Prior to release, playable previews of the game were offered in movie theaters.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1542187/gamefile-peter-jacksons-mission-big-screen-gears-of-war-and-more/\|title=GameFile: Peter Jackson's Mission; Big-Screen 'Gears Of War' And More\|last=Totilo\|first=Stephen\|date=October 3, 2006\|publisher=MTV.com\|access-date=June 5, 2015\|archive-date=June 6, 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150606072046/http://www.mtv.com/news/1542187/gamefile-peter-jacksons-mission-big-screen-gears-of-war-and-more/\|url-status=~~live~~}}</ref>		''Beyond Good & Evil'' was first shown publicly at the 2002 [[Electronic Entertainment Expo]], where it received a negative reception.<ref name="Ubi-Uncensored"/> Originally more "artistically ambitious" and resembling games like ''[[Ico]]'', the game was substantially changed in order to make it more commercially appealing. Jade, originally a teenage girl, was redesigned to be more powerful and befitting of her job. The game was also shortened by removing long periods of exploration, due to Ancel's dislike of this aspect of gameplay in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]''. The development team was "demoralized" by the changes, with Ancel commenting that the finished game resembled a sequel more than a reworking.<ref name="Edge"/> Prior to release, playable previews of the game were offered in movie theaters.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1542187/gamefile-peter-jacksons-mission-big-screen-gears-of-war-and-more/\|title=GameFile: Peter Jackson's Mission; Big-Screen 'Gears Of War' And More\|last=Totilo\|first=Stephen\|date=October 3, 2006\|publisher=MTV.com\|access-date=June 5, 2015\|archive-date=June 6, 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150606072046/http://www.mtv.com/news/1542187/gamefile-peter-jacksons-mission-big-screen-gears-of-war-and-more/\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

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	''Beyond Good & Evil'' received generally favorable reviews upon release, with critics praising the game's animation, setting, story and design, but criticizing its combat and technical issues. The game received a nomination for "Game of the Year" at the 2004 [[Game Developers Choice Awards]]. While the game was considered a [[list of commercial failures in video games\|commercial failure]] at launch, it has since developed a [[cult following]].		''Beyond Good & Evil'' received generally favorable reviews upon release, with critics praising the game's animation, setting, story and design, but criticizing its combat and technical issues. The game received a nomination for "Game of the Year" at the 2004 [[Game Developers Choice Awards]]. While the game was considered a [[list of commercial failures in video games\|commercial failure]] at launch, it has since developed a [[cult following]] and is even considered by some to be [[List of video games considered the best\|one of the greatest video games ever made]].

	A [[1080p\|full HD]] remastered version of the game was released on [[Xbox Live Arcade]] in March 2011 and on [[PlayStation Network]] in June 2011. A prequel, ''[[Beyond Good and Evil 2]]'', is in development and was announced at [[E3 2017]].<ref name="GI-184" /> A [[Live-action animated film\|hybrid live-action/animated]] film adaptation is currently in the works at [[Netflix]]. Another remaster, titled the ''20th Anniversary Edition'', was released on June 25, 2024.		A [[1080p\|full HD]] remastered version of the game was released on [[Xbox Live Arcade]] in March 2011 and on [[PlayStation Network]] in June 2011. A prequel, ''[[Beyond Good and Evil 2]]'', is in development and was announced at [[E3 2017]].<ref name="GI-184" /> A [[Live-action animated film\|hybrid live-action/animated]] film adaptation is currently in the works at [[Netflix]]. Another remaster, titled the ''20th Anniversary Edition'', was released on June 25, 2024.

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	''Beyond Good & Evil'' received generally favorable reviews upon release, with critics praising the game's animation, setting, story and design, but criticizing its combat and technical issues. The game received a nomination for "Game of the Year" at the 2004 [[Game Developers Choice Awards]]. While the game was considered a [[list of commercial failures in video games\|commercial failure]] at launch, it has since developed a [[cult following~~]] and is even considered by some to be [[List of video games considered the best\|one of the greatest video games ever made~~]].		''Beyond Good & Evil'' received generally favorable reviews upon release, with critics praising the game's animation, setting, story and design, but criticizing its combat and technical issues. The game received a nomination for "Game of the Year" at the 2004 [[Game Developers Choice Awards]]. While the game was considered a [[list of commercial failures in video games\|commercial failure]] at launch, it has since developed a [[cult following]].

	A [[1080p\|full HD]] remastered version of the game was released on [[Xbox Live Arcade]] in March 2011 and on [[PlayStation Network]] in June 2011. A prequel, ''[[Beyond Good and Evil 2]]'', is in development and was announced at [[E3 2017]].<ref name="GI-184" /> A [[Live-action animated film\|hybrid live-action/animated]] film adaptation is currently in the works at [[Netflix]]. Another remaster, titled the ''20th Anniversary Edition'', was released on June 25, 2024.		A [[1080p\|full HD]] remastered version of the game was released on [[Xbox Live Arcade]] in March 2011 and on [[PlayStation Network]] in June 2011. A prequel, ''[[Beyond Good and Evil 2]]'', is in development and was announced at [[E3 2017]].<ref name="GI-184" /> A [[Live-action animated film\|hybrid live-action/animated]] film adaptation is currently in the works at [[Netflix]]. Another remaster, titled the ''20th Anniversary Edition'', was released on June 25, 2024.

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	''Beyond Good & Evil'' received generally favorable reviews ~~and~~ is ~~considered~~ ~~[[List~~ ~~of video games considered the best\|one of the greatest video games ever made]]. Critics praised~~ the game's animation, setting, story and design, but ~~criticized~~ its combat and technical issues. The game received a nomination for "Game of the Year" at the 2004 [[Game Developers Choice Awards]]. While the game was considered a [[list of commercial failures in video games\|commercial failure]] at launch, it has since developed a [[cult following]].		''Beyond Good & Evil'' received generally favorable reviews upon release, with critics praising the game's animation, setting, story and design, but criticizing its combat and technical issues. The game received a nomination for "Game of the Year" at the 2004 [[Game Developers Choice Awards]]. While the game was considered a [[list of commercial failures in video games\|commercial failure]] at launch, it has since developed a [[cult following]] and is even considered by some to be [[List of video games considered the best\|one of the greatest video games ever made]].

	A [[1080p\|full HD]] remastered version of the game was released on [[Xbox Live Arcade]] in March 2011 and on [[PlayStation Network]] in June 2011. A prequel, ''[[Beyond Good and Evil 2]]'', is in development and was announced at [[E3 2017]].<ref name="GI-184" /> A [[Live-action animated film\|hybrid live-action/animated]] film adaptation is currently in the works at [[Netflix]]. Another remaster, titled the ''20th Anniversary Edition'', was released on June 25, 2024.		A [[1080p\|full HD]] remastered version of the game was released on [[Xbox Live Arcade]] in March 2011 and on [[PlayStation Network]] in June 2011. A prequel, ''[[Beyond Good and Evil 2]]'', is in development and was announced at [[E3 2017]].<ref name="GI-184" /> A [[Live-action animated film\|hybrid live-action/animated]] film adaptation is currently in the works at [[Netflix]]. Another remaster, titled the ''20th Anniversary Edition'', was released on June 25, 2024.