Lunar Remastered Collection Release Date Announced

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 for nostalgic players, and quality-of-life improvements like faster combat and auto-battle.

Get ready for a blast from the past! 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 enhancements. Initially announced during a 2024 Sony State of Play, the news surprised and delighted many long-time JRPG fans. The original Lunar: The Silver Star debuted in 1992 for the Sega CD, followed by Lunar: Eternal Blue in 1994. Both received PlayStation and Sega Saturn remakes, and remain beloved classics, particularly on the Sega Saturn. This remaster is a much-welcomed return for the series.

GungHo Online Entertainment recently confirmed the April 18th release date for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with compatibility for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Physical copies will be available in select North American and European stores. Expect modern enhancements like widescreen support, revamped pixel art, and high-definition cutscenes. However, a classic mode faithfully recreates the original PS1-era visuals for purists.

Lunar Remastered Collection Release Date

• April 18th: PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (with PS5 and Xbox Series X/S support)

The Lunar Remastered Collection includes fully voiced dialogue in Japanese and English, with added French and German subtitles. Gameplay improvements include a combat speed-up option and streamlined auto-battle functionality, making it easier to manage party members. These quality-of-life additions, common in modern remasters of classic JRPGs (like Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and the upcoming Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster), are designed to enhance the modern gaming experience.

The Lunar series joins a growing trend of beloved JRPGs receiving a second life on modern platforms. While the collection's ultimate commercial success remains to be seen, Game Arts and GungHo Online Entertainment's previous collaboration on the Grandia HD Collection suggests a positive outlook.