Lunar Remastered Launch Date Revealed

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 preserving the original aesthetic, and enhanced gameplay features like faster combat and auto-battle.

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 remaster surprised and delighted many long-time JRPG fans. The series debuted in 1992 with Lunar: The Silver Star for the Sega CD, followed by Lunar: Eternal Blue in 1994. Both received PlayStation and Sega Saturn remakes (Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete), and remain highly regarded, particularly the Sega Saturn versions. This remastered collection fulfills a long-held desire for updated versions of these classics.

GungHo Online Entertainment confirmed the April 18th release date for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with compatibility for current-gen consoles. Physical copies will be available in select North American and European stores. The remaster includes widescreen support, revamped pixel art, and high-definition cutscenes. A classic mode lets players experience the games with their original PS1-era visuals.

Lunar Remastered Collection Release Date

• April 18th for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC; compatible with PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Further enhancements include fully voiced dialogue in Japanese and English, with added French and German subtitles. Gameplay improvements include a combat speed-up and streamlined auto-battle options, features common in modern remasters of classic JRPGs (similar to Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and the upcoming Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster).

The Lunar remaster continues the trend of beloved JRPGs receiving modern updates. While its financial success remains uncertain, the positive reception of the Grandia HD Collection (a previous collaboration between Game Arts and GungHo Online Entertainment) suggests a promising outlook.