Summary

  • Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster launches March 6 across multiple platforms with enhanced graphics and gameplay features.
  • Updated collection includes new character portraits, environmental sounds, and improved interface for a modern experience.

During the Nintendo Partner Showcase, it was revealed that Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster will be released on March 6, 2025. Following the trailer's debut at the Nintendo showcase, Konami shared more information, announcing that Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster will also be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Konami first announced Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars in 2022. The remaster would keep the sprites of monsters and characters in 2D, while all the environments, backgrounds, and special effects would receive a high-resolution upgrade. Initially, the collection had a 2023 release date, but Konami postponed the Suikoden 1 and 2 HD release date.

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With Suikoden 1 & 2 getting a remaster in 2023, we take a look at JRPGs for fans to play while they wait.

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Now, a new release date for the Suikoden Remaster Collection has been confirmed. Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster will launch on March 6 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and Steam. The release date trailer also revealed more gameplay details for the Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster, such as the ability to increase battle speed by up to 4x and an auto mode to optimize each character's commands.

Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster Release Date

  • S uikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster will launch on March 6 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and Steam.

Other enhancements were also announced for the games. All characters will have new portraits, redesigned by Junko Kawano, the same artist who initially drew them in 1995. Both Suikoden will include a significant number of environmental sounds not present in the original versions, such as the sound of running water, wind, insects, and footsteps, with battle sounds now in HD as well. Lastly, the games will feature an updated interface and a dialogue log, an essential addition considering that Suikoden games are incredibly lengthy RPGs.

When the Suikoden Remaster Collection was announced, fans were astonished, as they believed Konami had forgotten the series. However, many speculate that the publisher decided to revive Suikoden after the success of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes on Kickstarter, a game considered the series' spiritual successor since it was created by Yoshitaka Murayama, Suikoden's original creator.

After the successful crowdfunding of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Murayama was asked if he would return to Konami to produce a new Suikoden title, and at the time, he expressed his willingness. Unfortunately, Yoshitaka Murayama passed away shortly before Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes was released, meaning he neither saw the success of his indie creation nor will be able to return to lead Suikoden if the remastered collection proves successful.

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T For Teen // Mild Blood, Suggestive Themes, Violence, Simulated Gambling, Language
Developer(s)
Konami
Publisher(s)
Konami
Franchise
Suikoden
Genre(s)
JRPG
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