Konami has been developing a remake of PS2 shooter Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner for a while now, and has recently issued a brief update for the game on Twitter. Originally, the remake was going to be released around the current time, in the spring of 2018; now, Konami has confirmed a later release in September 2018.
ZONE OF THE ENDERS: THE 2nd RUNNER M∀RS is coming September 2018! Become Jehuty in both fully remastered 4K and the newly created 1st person VR game-play! Check out the 4K technical comparison trailer and get ready to embrace an a whole new experience of this classic title! pic.twitter.com/PBUt8lO35P
— Konami (@Konami) March 22, 2018
In addition to PC and PS4 versions of the game, Konami is developing a version of the game for VR (again, both on PC and PSVR), and featuring first-person modes for players. All versions of Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner will have advanced graphics, 4K resolution, and surround sound support with new sound design. Further details on the remake’s features will be announced at a later date, and in the meantime Konami released a new trailer comparing the old game to the new with its 4K resolution. You can check out the trailer below: