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 features such as faster combat and auto-battle.
The release date for the eagerly awaited Lunar Remastered Collection has been confirmed for April 18. Developed by Game Arts and published by GungHo Online Entertainment, this collection will bring the first two Lunar games to modern consoles with enhanced graphics, re-recorded soundtracks, and numerous quality-of-life improvements. The Lunar Remastered Collection will be available on 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 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 prospect of playing remastered versions of these classics is thrilling for many.
GungHo Online Entertainment has confirmed that the Lunar Remastered Collection will be released on April 18 for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with compatibility for current-gen consoles. Physical editions will be available in select stores across North America and Europe. The remaster includes modern enhancements like widescreen support, revamped pixel art, and high-definition cutscenes. For those who cherish 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 enjoy a speed-up command for combat and new strategies for auto-battle, streamlining party management. These enhancements, which are becoming standard in remasters and remakes of classic JRPGs, aim to optimize and accelerate combat. For example, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake offers a combat speed-up feature, and the upcoming Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster will include a similar option.
The Lunar series is part of a growing trend 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.
