Suikoden Remaster Aims to Revitalize the Classic JRPG SeriesDevelopers Hope Remaster Introduces Series to New Generation

In an interview with Famitsu, translated via Google, Ogushi and Sakiyama voiced their hopes that the HD remaster would act as a catalyst for further Suikoden titles. Ogushi, who has a strong personal connection to the series, shared his respect for series creator Yoshitaka Murayama, who unfortunately passed away earlier this year. "I’m sure Murayama would have wanted to be involved as well," Ogushi said. " When I told him I was going to participate in the remake of the illustrations, he was very envious."

Sakiyama, conversely, highlighted his ambition to bring Suikoden back into the public eye. "I really wanted to bring ‘Genso Suikoden’ back to the world, and now I can finally deliver it," he stated. "I hope that the IP ‘Genso Suikoden’ will continue to flourish from here into the future." Sakiyama directed Suikoden V as a newcomer to the Suikoden franchise.

Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster Overview

Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster is based on the Japan-only Genso Suikoden 1 & 2 compilation for the PlayStation Portable. Released in 2006, this compilation offered Japanese gamers an improved version of the two classic JRPGs, while global audiences were excluded. Now, Konami is revisiting this compilation, upgrading it for contemporary platforms with several interesting modifications.

Visually, Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster seeks to revitalize the games. Konami has pledged improved background artwork with high-definition textures, which should make the settings feel more engaging and detailed than before. Anticipate exquisitely rendered locations, from the grand castles of Gregminster to the ravaged battlefields of Suikoden 2. The pixel art of the original character sprites is being refined, but the core of the original style is being maintained.

You can also peruse a Gallery showcasing the game's music and cutscenes, plus an event viewer enabling you to revisit significant moments. These are accessible from the main menu.

Furthermore, to conform to modern standards, some character dialogues have been modified. For example, Richmond, the private investigator from Suikoden 2, no longer smokes in this remastered version to reflect the widespread indoor and outdoor smoking prohibitions implemented in Japan.

Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster is set to launch on March 6, 2025, across PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. If you want to learn more about the game's gameplay and story, you can check out our article below!