Croteam celebrated Serious Sam 2's 20th anniversary with a major update featuring improved graphics and balance.

Croteam Studios celebrated the 20th anniversary of the shooter Serious Sam 2 with a major patch released on October 11th. The developers decided to go beyond cosmetic changes and integrated the fan-made Renovation Mod, which had previously enjoyed great popularity in the community, into the game.

The update rebalanced weapons, improved technical components, and refined visual effects. For example, in some levels, the lighting and bloom intensity were reduced to bring the image closer to modern standards, and the interface was adapted for high-resolution screens.

Along with the patch, themed collector's items—avatars, cards, and profile backgrounds—were released on Steam. Players who already own Serious Sam 2 will receive these items automatically.

The game was released on October 11, 2005, and initially received a mixed response from fans: some fans of the original The First Encounter and The Second Encounter felt the sequel leaned too far toward the cartoonish style and light humor. However, over the years, the shooter has developed its own dedicated community, considering it one of the most underrated entries in the series.