Lunar: Remastered Collection Release Date Set

The highly anticipated Lunar Remastered Collection arrives April 18th! This remastered duology, developed by Game Arts and published by GungHo Online Entertainment, brings the classic Lunar titles to modern consoles and PC.

Key Features:

• Launch Date: April 18th, 2024 for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC (with PS5 and Xbox Series X/S compatibility). Physical copies will be available in select North American and European stores.
• Enhanced Experience: Enjoy updated graphics, a re-recorded soundtrack, widescreen support, and high-definition cutscenes. A classic mode replicates the original PS1 visuals for nostalgic players.
• Modern Conveniences: Experience fully voiced dialogue (Japanese and English), new French and German subtitles, faster combat, and an auto-battle feature for streamlined gameplay.

Originally released in 1992 and 1994, the Lunar games are considered Sega Saturn classics. This collection includes remastered versions of Lunar: The Silver Star Story and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue. The remaster was first announced during a 2024 Sony State of Play event, thrilling fans of classic JRPGs.

The Lunar Remastered Collection follows a successful trend of bringing beloved JRPGs to modern platforms. While its financial success remains to be seen, the positive reception of the Grandia HD Collection (a previous collaboration between Game Arts and GungHo Online Entertainment) suggests a promising outlook. The collection's modern features, such as accelerated combat options (similar to those in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and the upcoming Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster), aim to enhance the experience for both new and returning players.