“When I saw Grandia being remastered first, I thought, ‘That’s so nice. I’m jealous!'” said Shigema. For some context, Shigema also worked on the classic Grandia series, which was released back in 2019.

“I had been hoping for a Lunar remaster as well, so I was thrilled when it was announced,” said Shigema. “At the same time, I can’t help but wonder – will today’s players still enjoy a game from 30 years ago?”

Shigema also spoke about how simply watching a playthrough of classic games like Lunar: Silver Star Story wouldn’t quite be the same as actually playing them. While watching videos of someone else playing games can help a person understand some aspects of the title, to actually experience the game properly, they would have to play the game.

“Movies, novels, and manga can be enjoyed in their original form, but games require the hardware they were originally released on, making them far less accessible,” he explained. “While watching old playthrough videos can give you a general idea of what a game is like, as the question suggests, games are ultimately media that must be ‘experienced.”

“Nothing compares to picking up a controller and playing for yourself. That’s why this remaster is so exciting – it brings that experience back for a new generation. I hope that after playing Lunar, players will look up at the moon and think, ‘Ah… so that’s where my adventure took place.'”

Lunar Remastered Collection is coming to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch in April. The title will be available digitally, as well as physically. Physical copies are only available in North America, however.

The game was announced all the way back in September 2024, and will include modern features like support for widescreen displays, HD animated cutscenes, and new English voice acting.

While there will be plenty of quality-of-life features in Lunar Remastered Collection, GungHo Online Entertainment has revealed through an FAQ that it there will be no option for players to change the difficulty of the classic RPGs. On the other hand, the games will allow players to play through the RPGs in Classic Mode, allowing them to experience the games with their original visuals. Players can also disable the blur effect that is otherwise present on the top and bottom edges of the screen.

The story of Lunar: Silver Star Story revolves around a young boy, Alex, who sets of on an adventure. Things quickly take a turn, however, when the Magic Emperor arrives. Lunar 2: Eternal Blue is a follow-up that takes place 1,000 years after its predecessor, and features a new protagonist named Hiro.

Furthermore, players can switch off the blur effect at the top and bottom of the screen while playing. The previously-confirmed Classic Mode is also available for those who want to experience the original visuals.

Other notable quality-of-life features include support for wide-screen displays, support for English, French, German, and Japanese, and new English voice acting. You can also adjust the speed of battles and leverage “improved strategy settings” (which have yet to be detailed). Stay tuned for further details in the coming weeks.

Lunar Remastered Collection launches on April 18th for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC, retailing for $49.99 digitally. Physical editions will also be available for $54.99 via Amazon in North America.

Alongside digital editions, there will be physical editions with reversible covers in North America via Amazon ($54.99) and Europe for PS4 and Switch via Clear River Games (€54.99). They feature new art from Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete by series animation director and character designer Toshiyuki Kubooka.

Based on Game Arts’ acclaimed RPG classics, Lunar Remastered Collection features improved visuals, wide-screen support, additional language options (English, Japanese, French, and German), and fully voiced attacks (including a new English voiceover).

Fans can opt for a classic mode to experience the original visuals and try out quality-of-life features like speeding up combat. Additional settings for streamlining battles are also available. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming months.

In a post on the PlayStation Blog, GungHo Online Entertainment America product coordinator Asca Akiyama talks about bringing the classic RPGs to modern consoles, along with modern features like support for widescreen displays, HD animated cutscenes, and new English voice acting.

Players will also have the option to switch to the game’s original visuals, while also having new quality-of-life features like a toggle to speed up battles, and new strategy settings.

Lunar: Silver Star Story revolves around a boy named Alex, who sets off on a quest for adventure and treasure. The arrival of the Magic Emperor changes things, however. Lunar: Eternal Blue takes place 1,000 years after the original, revolving around a protagonist named Hiro. The plot kicks off when Hiro meets Lucia, who insists that she must be taken to the Goddess Althena.