Following a public apology from publisher , several updates were released to stabilize the title:

(released in late 2020) was one of the early post-launch updates designed to address the critical technical issues of the original 2020 release. The 2020 version of the game, developed by PlayMagic , was heavily criticized for its departure from the original's comic-book aesthetic and numerous game-breaking bugs. Key Fixes in v1.05 and Early 2020 Patches

Added missing VFX, improved environmental lighting, and refined character animations to better align with the intended style. The 2022 Total Overhaul

Resolved collision and "occlusion" bugs across several levels, such as the FBI Headquarters and Emerald Base, and fixed disappearing environmental elements like fences.

Fixed issues with weapon animations, audio syncing (notably for the tactical crossbow), and balancing of damage values.

Addressed various crash issues and major performance bugs that occurred when resetting from checkpoints.

While v1.05 improved stability, the 2020 version remained controversial. In September 2022, Microids released a developed by a different studio, Tower Five . This update functioned as a "remake of the remake," completely reworking the art direction to restore the original's cel-shaded look, adding online multiplayer, and providing 60 FPS support for current-gen consoles. The XIII Remake Is Now Slightly Less Awful