"Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster: A 5-Year Journey to Faithfulness"

The development of Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster took an impressive five years, driven by the developers' dedication to crafting a remaster that remains true to the spirit of the original games. Dive into this article to uncover the meticulous process behind the game's production and what lies ahead for the Suikoden franchise.

Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster’s Development Time Was Longer Than Expected

Developers Wanted To Honor The Originals

The journey to remaster Suikoden 1 and 2 spanned five years, as the team focused on delivering a high-quality experience that honors the essence of the original games. In an insightful interview with Dengeki Online on March 4, 2025, the developers of Suikoden I & II HD Remaster (Suikoden 1 and 2 HDR) shared the intricacies of their development process.

Initially announced in 2022 with a planned release in 2023, the game faced delays and is now scheduled to launch this year. Suikoden Gensho series IP and Game Director Takahiro Sakiyama explained that the need for thorough debugging and review led to the postponement. Suikoden 1 and 2 HDR Game Director Tatsuya Ogushi emphasized their cautious approach, stating, "Rather than being bold, we started by grasping the situation. After confirming and discussing with Sakiyama, including the quality line, it became clear that there were many areas that needed to be worked on, and that we needed to deal with them firmly."

Reviving the Series

The remaster is not merely a standalone project but marks the first step in revitalizing the Suikoden franchise. Suikoden series Producer Rui Naito outlined their vision for the franchise's future, emphasizing the importance of a solid foundation. He communicated to the production team, "The most important thing was that this was the first step in reviving the Suikoden IP, so we needed to make sure we didn't stumble here. So, ‘make it solid’ is the basic order." Naito added, "In the case of Suikoden I&II HDR, I told Sakiyama and his colleagues to ‘make something solid’ because if we put out a half-baked work at the starting point that will be the flow of reviving the series, it will end here."

Gensou Suikoden Live Revealed New Anime, Mobile Game, and More

During the recent Gensou Suikoden Live event on March 4, 2025, Konami unveiled exciting new projects for the Suikoden series. Producer Rui Naito described the live event as the second step in the franchise's revival, though he remained uncertain about the total number of steps required to fully rejuvenate the IP.

Naito highlighted their ongoing efforts, stating, "For this reason, we have been reworking Suikoden I & II HDR and pursuing a strong commitment to the upcoming mobile Suikoden STAR LEAP and Suikoden II anime." He added, "After we have been able to deliver this accumulation well, I think we will be able to think about what to do next."

Konami announced "Suikoden: The Anime," an adaptation based on the narrative of Suikoden 2, marking a first for Konami Animation. Additionally, a new mobile game, "Genso Suikoden: STAR LEAP," was revealed. Both projects have released teaser trailers, though official release dates remain undisclosed.

As Konami continues to expand the Suikoden universe, more projects and events are in the pipeline, aiming to rekindle the magic of this beloved franchise.

Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune & Dunan Unification Wars is set to launch on March 6, 2025, across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Stay tuned for more updates on Suikoden I & II HD Remaster by checking out our dedicated article below!