What was originally planned as a ”very slightly updated version” of Lone Survivor turned into a ”ten-month odyssey.” The Director’s Cut offers the game as intended with ”no compromises”.
After a ”huge amount of thought” he decided to give the big update away ”for FREE to all 800,000+ customers,” as a tremendous thank you for all their support.
”I was able to add all the little details which I wasn’t able to squeeze in the first time round, so that I could bring my original vision to you with no compromises, and with them a whole load of new ideas that emerged as I worked on it,” detailed creator Jasper Byrne. Even those who paid just 1 cent via Humble Bundle will receive the Director’s Cut free.
The base price of Lone Survivor will increase to offset the development cost of the Director’s Cut, but a promotional sale will take place before the increase he said. Lone Survivor: Director’s Cut will also sell through GOG.com.