LOS ANGELES - Oct 16, 2012 - Acclaimed publisher Rising Star Games Inc today announced that the cult phenomenon hit, Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut, will be released in the US and Europe Q1 2013 exclusively for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. High-definition graphics, fresh content and updated controls provide a whole new, outrageous gameplay experience for diehard fans and newcomers alike.

Playing as special agent Francis York Morgan (just call him York -- everyone else does), players must investigate the brutal murder of a young local beauty. Amidst the backdrop of soaring mountains and a small American town, York must solve the mystery of the Red Seed Murders and stay alive in a place where supernatural creatures and a killer seek to end his investigation.

The award-winning suspense-horror, action-adventure game gives players an open-world experience featuring detailed interactions with Greenvale locals, as well as numerous side quests and mini games to help solve the murders and uncover hidden town secrets.

"Love it or hate it, Deadly Premonition has been a phenomenon; 'cult' does not begin to do its success justice," said Martin Defries, President of Rising Star Games. "With the enhancements Swery and his team are making to this new PS3™ version, I am delighted to confirm Rising Star Games' involvement with this fantastic game that should engage fans new and old alike."

"I'm very happy Rising Star Games gave me the chance to work on Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut," said Hidetaka 'Swery' Suehiro, Director of Deadly Premonition. "It's been a while since Deadly Premonition was released, but I'm still receiving so many messages of support from fans around the world. I'm writing some exciting new scenarios and adding some new features. All will be revealed over the coming months and I'm confident I can deliver an unforgettable experience for you all."

Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut includes the following new features:

New scenario from the game's director, Hidetaka "Swery" Suehiro HD graphics Reworked control system allowing for an even better combat experience Downloadable content to expand the mystery beyond the original game

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/10/16/deadly-premonition-the-directors-cut-bringing-new-content-to-ps3/

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/16/deadly-premonition-the-directors-cut-arrives-on-ps3-in-q1-2013/

Don't listen to the haters. This game is a gem and you need to play it, it's like Twin Peaks was sucked into a time warp and spit out onto Japanese TV instead. The combat sucks though so hopefully these changes can fix that. 

I always meant to get this game on the 360, but I'll definitely be picking this version up. Day 1, most likely.

I wonder if they're going to implement Move support like they'd talked about. That would be hilariously bad.

I'm going to play this just to see what the big deal was.

I envy you. I wish like hell I could play it again for the very first time.

:D i want it!

Is it really so bad that it's good?

No. The parts that are bad (that is, all the gameplay) are just plain bad. But the story is cool and the characters are unforgettable, and the good far outweighs the bad IMO.

I am really unsure about this game.

On the one hand, it looks pants.

On the other hand, I saw it listed in many 'hidden gem' lists and it has been compared to Twin Peaks more times than I care to count. Twin Peaks atmosphere in a game = wow.

I'll have to wait and see I think. May pick up if the price is right.

If you like Twin Peaks, and David Lynch in general, you have to play it.