LUNAR Remastered Collection Brings Two Classic JRPGs to Modern Consoles & PC in April 2025

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.

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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.

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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.

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Image Credit: GungHo Online Entertainment

Image Credit: GungHo Online Entertainment

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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.