Summary
- Lunar Remastered Collection will launch on April 18 for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with compatibility for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
- The collection will feature fully voiced dialogue, a classic mode, and quality-of-life enhancements such as faster combat and auto-battle options.
The release date for the much-anticipated Lunar Remastered Collection is set for April 18. Developed by Game Arts and published by GungHo Online Entertainment, this collection revives the first two Lunar games with updated graphics, re-recorded soundtracks, and numerous quality-of-life improvements. The Lunar Remastered Collection will be available across multiple platforms, including PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam.
The announcement of the Lunar Remastered Collection came as a pleasant surprise during a Sony State of Play event in 2024, reigniting the excitement among JRPG enthusiasts. The series, which started with Lunar: The Silver Star in 1992 on the Sega CD and continued with Lunar: Eternal Blue in 1994, has a storied history. Both titles were later remade for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn as Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete. These remakes cemented Lunar's reputation as a top-tier RPG, especially on the Sega Saturn, and the new collection promises to bring these classics to a new generation.
GungHo Online Entertainment confirmed that the Lunar Remastered Collection will be released on April 18 for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with support for current-gen consoles. Physical editions will be available in select stores across North America and Europe. The remaster will feature updated visuals, including widescreen support, enhanced pixel art, and high-definition cutscenes. For those yearning for nostalgia, a classic mode will be available, allowing players to switch back to PS1-era graphics.
Lunar Remastered Collection Release Date
- April 18 for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, with compatibility for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
In addition to graphical enhancements, the Lunar Remastered Collection will include fully voiced dialogue in both Japanese and English, along with newly added French and German subtitles. On the gameplay front, players can expect a speed-up command for combat and new strategies for auto-battle, aligning with modern trends in JRPG remasters. These features, which are becoming standard in remakes of classic JRPGs, help to streamline and accelerate combat. For example, the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and the upcoming Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster also incorporate similar combat enhancements.
The Lunar series joins a growing list of JRPGs being revitalized for contemporary audiences. While the commercial success of the Lunar Remastered Collection remains to be seen, the previous collaboration between Game Arts and GungHo on the Grandia HD Collection suggests a positive reception to this formula.
