Braid: Anniversary Edition
Braid: Anniversary Edition combines the time-bending puzzles of the 2008 indie classic with newly drawn visuals, reworked sound, additional puzzles and detailed developer commentary.
- Developer
- Thekla, Inc.
- Publisher
- Thekla, Inc.
- Genre
- Action, Platformer, Rätsel
- Game modes
- Singleplayer
- Game series
- Braid
- Steam user reviews
- 92 % positive · 1,886 reviews
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What is Braid: Anniversary Edition?
Braid: Anniversary Edition is an expanded re-release of the 2008 puzzle platformer. Tim roams hand-painted worlds in search of a princess. Each world changes the flow of time in its own way. The new game keeps the original puzzles and adds further challenges as well as a playable collection of developer commentary.
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Release
Braid: Anniversary Edition first came out for PC and consoles in May 2024. A standalone Nintendo Switch 2 edition followed on Feb 14, 2026. The game builds on the 2008 indie classic, but features newly drawn graphics, additional material and newly edited sound.
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Platforms
Braid: Anniversary Edition is available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Mobile versions have also been released. On PC, it supports Windows and macOS. The Switch 2 edition uses its own technical implementation rather than simple backward compatibility.
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Gameplay
Tim can turn back time, but some objects react differently to it than others. This creates puzzles whose solution depends on which part of the game world moves back and which does not. Platform sections, switches and locked paths require precise sequences. Collected puzzle pieces gradually unlock the story.
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DLCs and expansions
The new puzzles, commented development versions and background conversations are already part of the Anniversary Edition. No additional content is needed to understand the game. If you know the original, you can compare the familiar time puzzles with the updated look and then explore the new areas.
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System requirements
Steam requires at least Windows 10 64-bit for Windows, an Intel Core i3-7100 or Ryzen 3 2200G, 4 GB RAM, a GeForce GTX 660 or Radeon HD 7870 and 4 GB storage. Windows 11, a Core i5-11400F or Ryzen 5 3400G and a GeForce GTX 1070 or Radeon RX 5500 XT are recommended. A macOS version is also available.
The details apply to PC.
Minimum
- Operating system
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core i3-7100 or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- RAM
- 4 GB
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 660 or Radeon HD 7870
- Storage
- 4 GB
Recommended
- Operating system
- Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-11400F or AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 1070 or Radeon RX 5500 XT
Editorial details
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Hand-painted graphics and new sound
The landscapes were redrawn in high resolution for the Anniversary Edition. More animation frames and revised background effects change the look without replacing the structure of the original world. A button press lets you switch between old and new graphics. Sound mixing and sound effects were also reworked.
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Over 15 hours of developer commentary
A separate world unlocks more than 15 hours of talks about game design, programming, graphics and the making of Braid. You can hear Jonathan Blow and David Hellman, among others. New puzzles and alternative versions of earlier challenges complement this section, which can be explored directly in the game.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 version
The Nintendo Switch 2 edition was released on Feb 14, 2026. Nintendo cites up to 1080p resolution in handheld mode, up to 4K on TV and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. Higher-resolution textures and additional developer commentary are also part of this version.
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Sources
- Nintendo: Braid Anniversary Edition für Switch 2 nintendo.com
Languages and game mode
Braid: Anniversary Edition is a single-player puzzle adventure. The PC version offers German on-screen text, among others. Steam lists 13 supported on-screen languages and English voice-over. The extensive developer commentary can be told apart from the text sections of the actual story.
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Game series
Jonathan Blow originally released Braid in 2008. The Anniversary Edition from Thekla tells the same basic story but adds new puzzles, revised music and detailed insights into development. The gameplay remains built around different time rules per world.
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