Lunar makes a comeback decades later

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Important takeaways

  • 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 launch Lunar on modern consoles in 2025.
  • Modern upgrades include widescreen support, new English voice acting and HD sequences, bringing fans nostalgia and new experiences.



Lunar is making a video game comeback to modern consoles after more than a decade of absence. GungHo Online Entertainment will be responsible for bringing back Lunar via Lunar Remastered Collection. One of the top RPGs of the early 90s, Lunar 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 quite measure up to most titles today, the amount of nostalgia it gives modern gamers a chance to experience the amazing action that Lunar have.


Many consider Lunar: Silver Star Story as one of the best RPG games available on the Sega Saturn. Being a classic, it also made its way to the PlayStation, among other consoles. In fact, from the Sega CD, to the Sega Saturn, to the PlayStation, various remakes of the title have also appeared, with the latest Lunar: Silver Star Story Touch for mobile phones. At the same time, its sequel Lunar: Eternal Blue also found various ports to multiple PlayStation platforms, which include the PlayStation Vita and PS3 as part of its PSone Classics series. Now it looks like both games will get a new coat of paint.

GungHo Online Entertainment announced that Lunar Remastered Collection will launch in Spring 2025 during PlayStation's State of Play. 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 series games, Lunar: Silver Star Story and Lunar: Eternal Bluewhich should appease those looking for the classic RPG experience.


What games are included in the Lunar Remastered Collection?

  • Lunar: Silver Star Story
  • Lunar: Eternal Blue


While the trailer doesn't detail what changes to expect, the PlayStation Blog has shared that many upgrades will be available. From widescreen support to improved pixel art, HD animated cutscenes and brand new English voice acting, Lunar Remastered Collection will modernize the classic experience. However, those looking for a more old-fashioned feel can choose to go with the original images. Many fans are already looking forward to the game's release, with some from the comments section particularly excited about the Switch version. If Lunar Remastered Collection ends up being one of the best JRPGs on Nintendo Switch is yet to be seen, although the chances seem high as the console has many good classic RPGs.


GungHo Online Entertainment may have a challenge on their hands, even if the team has previous experience. After releasing Grandia HD Collection a similar collection of highly acclaimed classic JRPGs, the team also did an excellent job of modernizing the graphics, improving the user interface and sprites, widescreen support, and improved cinematics. Many fans are already expecting Lunar Remastered Collection to be in good hands, especially when the game is released in 2025.

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