Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remasters Will Launch On March 6, 2025, Also Coming to Current Consoles

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The long-awaited remaster of Suikoden 1 & 2, what many consider a JRPG classic from the 90s, has finally received its first release date as it’s set to launch on March 6, 2025. Furthermore, the new remaster will also be coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions.

The remastered is named Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars. It was first announced by Konami last year and was originally planned to be released on the PS4, PC, and Switch. They’ve expanded to current consoles, which is great to hear alongside the remaster’s release date.

Pre-orders now live

With the announcement of the release date, pre-orders are now live for both the digital and physical versions of Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars. The pre-orders of the physical version of the game on the Switch will begin on September 6.

Those who will pre-order the digital copy of the game will get these bonuses:

  • 57,300 potch – In-game currency

  • Fortune Orb – Doubles the experience gained by the character that bears it.

  • Prosperity Orb – Doubles the “potch” gained when winning a battle with the character that bears it.

Here’s a rundown of features based on the remaster’s Steam page.

Features of Suikoden I & Suikoden II HD

・All background illustrations have been upgraded to HD
・Updated effects breathe new life into the pixel art animation
・New environmental sounds effects to immerse yourself in this fantasy world
・Battle SFX are also now HD and add a new level of realism
・Newly added auto-save
・Battle Fast Forward
・Conversation Log

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