Summary
- The Lunar Remastered Collection launches April 18th on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with PS5 and Xbox Series X/S compatibility.
- The collection boasts fully voiced dialogue, a classic mode preserving the original aesthetic, and enhanced gameplay features like faster combat and auto-battle.
The Lunar Remastered Collection, developed by Game Arts and published by GungHo Online Entertainment, arrives April 18th. This highly anticipated duology brings the first two Lunar games to modern consoles and PC via Steam, featuring updated graphics, a re-recorded soundtrack, and numerous quality-of-life improvements.
Initially announced during a 2024 Sony State of Play, the remaster surprised and delighted many JRPG fans. The original Lunar: The Silver Star debuted in 1992 for the Sega CD, followed by Lunar: Eternal Blue in 1994. Both received PlayStation and Sega Saturn remakes, and remain highly regarded, especially the Sega Saturn versions. This collection delivers remastered versions of these classics to a new generation.
GungHo Online Entertainment confirmed the April 18th release date for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with compatibility for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Physical copies will be available in select North American and European stores. The remaster includes widescreen support, enhanced pixel art, and high-definition cutscenes, alongside a "classic mode" for players who prefer the original PS1-era visuals.
Lunar Remastered Collection Release Date
- April 18th for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC; compatible with PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Further enhancements include fully voiced dialogue in Japanese and English, with added French and German subtitles. Gameplay improvements include a combat speed-up option and streamlined auto-battle functionality, optimizing party management. These quality-of-life additions, now common in JRPG remasters (similar features are found in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and the upcoming Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster), aim to enhance the modern gaming experience.
The Lunar remaster continues the trend of beloved classic JRPGs finding new life on modern platforms. While the collection's commercial success remains to be seen, Game Arts and GungHo Online Entertainment's previous collaboration on the Grandia HD Collection suggests a positive outlook.
