Summary
- Lunar Remastered Collection will launch on April 18 for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with support for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
- The collection will include fully voiced dialogue, a classic mode, and additional quality-of-life features like faster combat and auto-battle.
The release date for the eagerly awaited Lunar Remastered Collection is confirmed for April 18. This remastered duology, developed by Game Arts and published by GungHo Online Entertainment, brings the beloved first two Lunar games to contemporary gaming platforms with enhanced graphics, a re-recorded soundtrack, and various quality-of-life improvements. You'll be able to enjoy Lunar Remastered Collection on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam.
The announcement of Lunar Remastered Collection came as a delightful surprise during a Sony State of Play in 2024, stirring excitement among JRPG enthusiasts. The Lunar series, which began with Lunar: The Silver Star on the Sega CD in 1992 and continued with Lunar: Eternal Blue in 1994, has a storied history. Both titles were later remade for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn, known as Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete, respectively. The Lunar games are often cited as some of the finest RPGs on the Sega Saturn, making the prospect of their remastered versions in this collection particularly thrilling for fans.
GungHo Online Entertainment has confirmed that Lunar Remastered Collection will be released on April 18 for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with compatibility for current-gen consoles such as PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Physical copies will be available in select stores across North America and Europe. The remaster introduces modern enhancements like widescreen support, revamped pixel art, and high-definition cutscenes. Yet, for those who cherish nostalgia, a classic mode is included, allowing you to experience the games with PS1-era graphics.
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 boasts fully voiced dialogue in both Japanese and English, along with newly added French and German subtitles. On the gameplay front, expect a speed-up command for combat and new strategies to streamline party members for auto-battle. These quality-of-life features, which have become a staple in remasters and remakes of classic JRPGs, aim to enhance or expedite combat. For example, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake offers a combat speed-up feature, and the upcoming Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster will follow suit.
The Lunar series exemplifies the trend of reviving classic JRPGs for modern audiences. While the financial success of Lunar Remastered Collection remains to be seen, the previous collaboration between Game Arts and GungHo Online Entertainment on the Grandia HD Collection suggests a positive outlook for this new venture.
