Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster delayed to ensure ‘experience our users deserve’
No new release date has been confirmed
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It’s been confirmed thatSuikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Warshas been delayed, and will no longer be releasing in 2023 as originally planned.
In astatementposted to Konami’s website, the development team thanked fans for their support up to this point, but explained that “additional time is needed” in order to ensure the “experience our users deserve”. No indication has been given as to when gamers can now expect the title to release, other than the fact that it won’t be this year.
“We would like to thankSuikodenfans everywhere for your ongoing passion and support for theSuikodenseries,” the statement reads. “Regarding the planned release ofSuikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars, we have reached the conclusion that despite the very best efforts of our dedicated development staff to release the remasters in 2023, additional time is needed to ensure the quality performance and gameplay experience our users deserve.
“The entireSuikodenteam is renewing our efforts to bringSuikoden 1 & 2 HD Remasterto release as soon as is possible,” it continues. “We will share further release information as soon as it becomes available, on our official social media accounts and official homepage.”
As VGCreports,Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster:Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Warswas announced during the Tokyo Game Show in September 2022, and it was confirmed that the title will be released onNintendo Switch,Xbox One,PS4, and PC. The new and improved versions of the RPGs will include HD battle SFX and background illustrations, not to mention a conversation log and option to speed up battles. For now though,Suikodenfans and prospective players have a little longer to wait.
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