Summary
- The Lunar Remastered Collection is set to launch on April 18 for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with compatibility 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 features.
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 brings the first two Lunar games to modern consoles with enhanced graphics, re-recorded soundtracks, and numerous quality-of-life improvements. The collection will be available on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam, with support for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The announcement of the Lunar Remastered Collection came as a delightful surprise during a Sony State of Play in 2024, reigniting the excitement of 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 been cherished by fans. Both titles were later remade for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn as Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete, respectively. The Lunar series is renowned for its excellence on the Sega Saturn, and the remastered collection promises to bring these classics to a new generation of gamers.
GungHo Online Entertainment has confirmed that the Lunar Remastered Collection will be available on April 18 for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with compatibility for current-gen consoles. Physical editions will be offered in select stores across North America and Europe. The remaster includes modern enhancements such as widescreen support, revamped pixel art, and high-definition cutscenes. For those who prefer the original experience, a classic mode is available, allowing players to switch to PS1-era graphics at any time.
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 features fully voiced dialogue in both Japanese and English, along with newly added French and German subtitles. In terms of gameplay, players can expect a speed-up command for combat and new strategies for auto-battle, streamlining party management. These enhancements are becoming standard in remasters and remakes of classic JRPGs, as seen in titles like Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and the upcoming Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster.
The Lunar series joins the growing list of classic JRPGs being revitalized for modern platforms. While the financial 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.
