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, 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, but this collection marks a true remastering for a new generation. The Lunar series holds a special place in many hearts, particularly its Sega Saturn installments, making this remastered collection a highly anticipated event.

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. Expect modern touches like widescreen support, revamped pixel art, and high-definition cutscenes. However, a classic mode allows players to experience the games with their original PS1-era visuals.

Lunar Remastered Collection Release Date:

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

The Lunar Remastered Collection includes fully voiced Japanese and English dialogue, with added French and German subtitles. Gameplay improvements include a combat speed-up option and streamlined auto-battle strategies. These quality-of-life features, common in modern remasters of classic JRPGs (like Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and the upcoming Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster), aim to enhance and accelerate combat.

The Lunar series joins a growing trend of beloved JRPGs receiving modern updates. While the collection's financial success remains to be seen, the positive reception of the Grandia HD Collection (a previous collaboration between Game Arts and GungHo Online Entertainment) suggests a promising future.