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GungHo Online Entertainment has announced the much-anticipated LUNAR Remastered Collection, set to launch on April 18, 2025, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. This collection revives the iconic JRPGs, LUNAR: Silver Star Story Complete and LUNAR 2: Eternal Blue Complete, blending nostalgic charm with modern enhancements.
Availability and Editions
The digital edition will be priced at $49.99 / €49.99, while physical editions will be available exclusively through Amazon in North America for $54.99 and through Clear River Games in Europe for €54.99. The physical versions feature reversible covers with newly illustrated key art by Toshiyuki Kubooka, showcasing the charm of both LUNAR games.
What’s New in the Remastered Collection?
This definitive edition offers enhanced graphics, audio improvements, and several quality-of-life updates, including:
- Strategic Turn-Based Combat: Players can experience refined turn-based battles where strategy is key, with enhanced settings for streamlined gameplay.
- Voice Acting and Cutscenes: Enjoy fully voiced attacks and incantations in Japanese or the newly recorded English voiceover, along with remastered animated sequences.
- Classic or Remastered Modes: Switch between the original PS1 visuals or enjoy the remastered graphics with wide-screen support and high-definition cutscenes.
- Language Options: Now supporting English, Japanese, French, and German, making the LUNAR saga accessible to a broader audience.
- Battle Speed Enhancements: Players can accelerate combat to breeze through battles more efficiently.
A Return to JRPG Roots
Originally developed by GAME ARTS and renowned for its romantic storytelling, iconic characters, and memorable soundtrack, the LUNAR series has been a cornerstone of the JRPG genre. The remastered collection promises to reignite the magic for long-time fans and introduce new players to the legendary tales of Alex, Hiro, and their quests to save the world of Lunar.
Image Credit: GungHo Online Entertainment
A Celebration of Legacy
LUNAR: Silver Star Story Complete was a pioneering title with voice acting, animated cutscenes, and CD-quality music on its original Sega CD release. This remaster not only preserves these elements but enhances them, ensuring that both LUNAR and LUNAR 2 remain as captivating as ever.
With its release in April 2025, the LUNAR Remastered Collection is set to be a nostalgic yet fresh journey for JRPG enthusiasts, offering both a classic gaming experience and a modern twist. Whether you’re revisiting these beloved worlds or stepping into them for the first time, this collection is a must-have for fans of the genre offering a chance to relive the enchanting tales of Alex and Hiro, with all the charm and nostalgia of 90s JRPGs.
Image Credit: GungHo Online Entertainment
For more information on this remastered edition of the beloved JRPG series, check out their official website here.
