G2A.COM has surveyed 5,000 gamers on their attitudes towards remakes and remasters. The findings highlight a clear tension: 78% of respondents want modern visuals and performance, but 69% say they’re protective of the original’s soul.
Key data:
- High engagement with classics: Over 68% have played at least one remake or remaster, with 48% stating ‘nostalgia’ as the reason for purchasing them.
- Interest in classics is on the up: 69% of respondents have an active interest in remakes and remasters, with only 5% expressing disinterest.
- The ‘nostalgia’ price point: Only 7% would pay over €50 for a remake of a game, and 30% said they’d pay between €20–30, landing expectations below modern releases’ prices.
- Remakes vs. remasters: 43% prefer a full modern rebuild, outweighing the 25% who would prefer something that preserves the original with minor improvements.
- Developer Involvement Matters: 64% of gamers agree that it’s important for the original developers to be involved or give their approval for a remake.
