Lunar Remastered Collection Release Date Announced

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 for nostalgic players, and enhanced gameplay with faster combat and auto-battle options.

Get ready for a blast from the past! 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 news 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, cementing their place as Sega Saturn classics. This remastered collection promises to recapture that magic for 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. Expect modern enhancements like widescreen support, revamped pixel art, and high-definition cutscenes. However, a classic mode allows players to experience the games with their original PS1-era visuals.

Lunar Remastered Collection Release Date:

• April 18th: PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (PS5 & Xbox Series X/S compatible)

The Lunar Remastered Collection includes 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, making the experience more accessible to modern players. These features, now commonplace in remasters of classic JRPGs (like Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and the upcoming Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster), enhance the overall playability.

This release continues the trend of beloved JRPGs receiving modern updates. While the collection's 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 future for this nostalgic return.