Lunar Remastered Collection Release Date Announced

Summary

• Lunar Remastered Collection is set to launch on April 18 for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with support for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
• The collection includes fully voiced dialogue, a classic mode, and quality-of-life enhancements like faster combat and auto-battle.

The eagerly awaited Lunar Remastered Collection is scheduled for release on April 18. Developed by Game Arts and published by GungHo Online Entertainment, this collection revives the first two Lunar games with enhanced graphics, re-recorded soundtracks, and a range of quality-of-life improvements. Players can enjoy the remastered versions on multiple platforms, including PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam.

The announcement of the Lunar Remastered Collection came as a delightful surprise during a Sony State of Play event in 2024, rekindling the nostalgia of JRPG fans. The Lunar series, which started with Lunar: The Silver Star on the Sega CD in 1992, followed by Lunar: Eternal Blue in 1994, has been cherished over the years. Subsequent remakes for PlayStation and Sega Saturn, known as Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete, solidified its status as one of the premier RPGs for the Sega Saturn. The remastered collection brings these beloved titles to a new generation of gamers.

GungHo Online Entertainment confirmed that the Lunar Remastered Collection will be available on April 18 for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with compatibility for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Physical editions will be offered in select stores in North America and Europe. The remaster introduces modern features like widescreen support, upgraded pixel art, and high-definition cutscenes, while also offering a classic mode that recreates the PS1-era graphics for those yearning for nostalgia.

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 enhances the gaming experience with fully voiced dialogue in both Japanese and English, along with newly added French and German subtitles. Gameplay improvements include a speed-up command for combat and new strategies for auto-battle, aligning with the trends seen in other JRPG remasters such as Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and the upcoming Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster.

The revival of the Lunar series reflects a broader movement of bringing classic JRPGs to modern platforms. While the commercial success of the Lunar Remastered Collection 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 outlook.