Summary
- The Lunar Remastered Collection is set to launch on April 18 across PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with compatibility for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
- The collection includes fully voiced dialogue, a classic mode, and quality-of-life enhancements such as faster combat and auto-battle options.
The Lunar Remastered Collection, a highly anticipated release from Game Arts and published by GungHo Online Entertainment, is scheduled to launch on April 18. This collection brings the first two Lunar games to modern platforms with updated graphics, re-recorded soundtracks, and various enhancements. Fans can enjoy this duology on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, with additional support for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The announcement of the Lunar Remastered Collection during the 2024 Sony State of Play event thrilled many JRPG enthusiasts. The Lunar series, which began with Lunar: The Silver Star in 1992 for the Sega CD and continued with Lunar: Eternal Blue in 1994, has a storied history. Subsequent remakes for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn, known as Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete, cemented its reputation as one of the best RPGs for the Sega Saturn. The remastered collection promises to reignite the nostalgia while introducing the series to new audiences.
GungHo Online Entertainment confirmed that the Lunar Remastered Collection will be available in physical editions in select stores across North America and Europe. The remaster includes modern touches like widescreen support, enhanced pixel art, and high-definition cutscenes. For those who prefer the original experience, a classic mode allows players to switch back to PS1-era graphics at any time.
Lunar Remastered Collection Release Date
- April 18 for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with support for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The collection also features fully voiced dialogue in both Japanese and English, along with newly added French and German subtitles. On the gameplay front, players can utilize a speed-up command for combat and new strategies to optimize auto-battle. These quality-of-life improvements are becoming standard in remasters and remakes of classic JRPGs, as seen in titles like Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and the upcoming Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster.
The Lunar series joins a growing list of JRPGs being revitalized for modern platforms. While the financial success of the Lunar Remastered Collection remains uncertain, the positive reception of the Grandia HD Collection, another collaboration between Game Arts and GungHo Online Entertainment, suggests optimism for this new release.
