Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition

Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition

Released Jul 2023

The HUNT Returns... AGAIN! Play the original Cult Classic '90s FPS remastered in 4K Ultrawide with UNLIMITED frame rates, RESTORED content, NEW episodes, a LEVEL EDITOR, online MULTIPLAYER, LUDICROUS gameplay options and MORE. Make 'em EAT LEAD or they'll bury you in a lunchbox!

92% positive · 737 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition launched on July 31, 2023 as a complete remastered package, bundling all original episodes, expansion packs, a brand-new episode created by New Blood/Nightdive/Apogee, restored beta content, a level editor, and online multiplayer. The store description and launch post present this as a full, finished product — not a platform for ongoing content releases. On April 12, 2024, the developers shipped v1.1, a substantial patch adding cross-platform multiplayer (including Steam/GOG crossplay), a restored beta character, level statistics, direct LAN connections, and numerous bug fixes. While meaningful, this was a quality-of-life and feature update rather than new story or gameplay content. The most recent developer communication, on February 17, 2025, was a 30th anniversary celebration post for the original 1995 game. It announced that physical "Ludicrous Lunchbox" collector's items had begun shipping and introduced a new Steam bundle grouping the DOSBox original, the 2013 reboot, and Ludicrous Edition together. No new in-game content was announced or teased. There are no unreleased DLC items listed on the store, no announced future content, no roadmap, and no developer statement indicating further updates are planned. The game shipped as a complete package and has been maintained with one feature patch. The developer's communications since launch have not suggested any additional content is coming.
Evidence
Game launched on July 31, 2023 as a complete remastered package including all original episodes, expansion packs, a new episode, restored beta content, level editor, and online multiplayer.
news post · Jul 31, 2023 source content shipped
high
v1.1 patch shipped adding cross-platform multiplayer, a restored beta character, level stats, LAN connections, and extensive bug fixes. No future content was announced alongside the patch.
news post · Apr 12, 2024 source content shipped
medium

Media

Details

Publisher
Apogee Entertainment
Achievements
33
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP

About this game


The Remasterminds at NightDive Studios along with the madmen at New Blood present Apogee Software's timeless cult classic FPS, Rise of the Triad: LUDICROUS EDITION

Featuring:


  • 4K and Ultrawide Resolution support + Unlimited frame rates
  • All original ROTT episodes, expansion packs plus Return of the Triad
  • Restored characters and game content from "lost" betas
  • FULL controller support, KB/M rebinding, and a cynical FOV slider
  • Ability to play with 1994 or 2013 Soundtracks + Jukebox
  • New HUDs, Alternate weapon SFX and LUDICROUS LIGHTING
  • Online & LAN Comm-Bat Multiplayer featuring multiple game modes
  • A brand new easy-to-use Level Editor and brand new cutscenes
  • A NEW episode created by New Blood, Night Dive and Apogee Software
  • LUDICROUS GIBS
Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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