Muse released a teaser video on YouTube on the 15th of September 2023, where they stated the following about the album:
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of our third studio album, we’re releasing ‘Muse Absolution XX Anniversary’. Coming November 17th, the new edition of the album features remastered audio, never-before-released live versions, demos and photos as well as a new, in-depth interview with the band describing the ups and downs of the recording process, as well as how the social environment they found themselves influenced the album’s themes.