Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster launch trailer – two classic RPGs nearing return

Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars is almost here, and Konami is gearing up for the launch with a new trailer. The pair of RPGs released way back of the day are now making a comeback with updated visuals, improved gameplay, and more.

Catch up on everything you need to know via the following overview:

A hero’s destiny is written in the Stars. The legendary Konami JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in high-definition!

The Story of Suikoden I

A once renowned hero turns into a violent tyrant, and an empire falls into decline. A Liberation Army is rising up in an act of rebellion against an oppressive rule. One by one the 108 stars of Destiny gather to shape the course of history.

The Story of Suikoden II

Our story’s hero and his friend Jowy are members of the Unicorn Youth Brigade, which participated in a drawn-out border dispute between the Highland Kingdom and the City-States of Jowstown. A few months earlier, a truth agreement was signed between the two forces, both of which were happy to see an end to the fighting. However, hidden under the momentary peace the fires of a new war continued to smolder…

Key Features

• Graphical Improvements
  • Pixel sprites and environment art enhanced with new screen effects including lighting, clouds, and shadow animations Flickering flames, smoldering smoke, the movement of leaves and insects, all add up to a lively in-game atmosphere!
  • The effects and direction have been redesigned, bringing memorable scenes back to life in more beautiful ways!
• New Character Drawings
  • All character portraits have been updated in HD. Junko Kawano, who designed the characters for the original version of Suikoden released in 1995, has newly re-drawn all the character portraits for Suikoden I HD Remaster: Gate Rune War.
• Sound Improvements
  • Field Sound – A large number of environmental sounds not found in the original version, such as the sound of running water in the river, wind, insects, and running footsteps, have been added. You can enjoy an immersive experience like never before!
  • Battle Sound – All sound effects are now in HD. In addition to the impact of the 3D effects, the realistic sound greatly enhances the dynamism of the battles!
• Game System Improvements
  • Many new features have been added, such as dialogue log, auto-battle, double-speed battles, etc.

View the Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars launch trailer below.

Launch Trailer

Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars is slated for March 6, 2025 on Nintendo Switch. More details about improvements can be found here.