Lunar returns decades later

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Key things

  • The Lunar Remastered Collection brings back classic RPGs, Silver Star Story and Eternal Blue, with enhanced graphics and features.
  • GungHo Online Entertainment, known for remastering classics like Grandia, will bring Lunar to modern consoles in 2025.
  • Modern upgrades include widescreen support, new English voice acting and HD cutscenes to give fans nostalgia and new experiences.



Monthly is the return of video games to modern consoles after more than a decade of absence. GungHo Online Entertainment will be in charge of Lunar's return via Lunar Remastered Collection. One of the leading RPGs of the early 90s, Monthly was one of the first games to use the CD-ROM format, using high-quality audio, full-motion video, and voice acting to tell its fantasy story. While some would argue that the entries in the franchise don't really sit well with most of today's titles, the amount of nostalgia it brings could give modern gamers the opportunity to experience a great plot that Monthly has.


Many consider Lunar: Silver Star Story as one of the best RPGs available on the Sega Saturn. Since it's a classic, it made it to the PlayStation, among others. In fact, there have been various remakes of the title from the Sega CD to the Sega Saturn to the PlayStation, with the latest being Lunar: Silver Star Story Touch for mobile phones. At the same time, its continuation Lunar: Eternal Blue has also found various ports to several PlayStation platforms, including the PlayStation Vita and PS3 as part of its PSone Classics series. Now it looks like both games will be getting a fresh coat of paint.

It was announced by GungHo Online Entertainment Lunar Remastered Collection will launch in spring 2025 during the state of the PlayStation game. And while the reveal was made during the event, GungHo confirmed on his Twitter account that the collection will also be available on non-PlayStation platforms such as Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and Steam. The release will include both main game series, Lunar: Silver Star Story and Lunar: Eternal Bluewhich should appease those looking for a classic RPG experience.


What games are included in the Lunar Remastered Collection?

  • Lunar: Silver Star Story
  • Lunar: Eternal Blue


While the trailer doesn't reveal what changes to expect, the PlayStation Blog shared that many upgrades will be available. From widescreen support to improved pixel art, HD animated cutscenes and all-new English voice acting, Lunar Remastered Collection will modernize the classic experience. However, those looking for a more old-school feel can opt for the original visuals. Many fans are already looking forward to the game's release, with some in the comments section being particularly excited about the Switch version. Whether Lunar Remastered Collection will end up being one of the best JRPGs on the Nintendo Switch seen yet, although the odds seem high since the console has plenty of good classic RPGs.


GungHo Online Entertainment may have a problem, although the team has previous experience. After release Grandia HD collection a similar collection of highly touted classic JRPGs, the team also did an excellent job of modernizing the visuals, improving the user interface and sprites, supporting widescreen, and improving the cinematography. Many fans are already expecting Lunar Remastered Collection be in good hands, especially with the game coming out in 2025.

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