"Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster: A 5-Year Journey to Faithfulness"

The development of Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster took an impressive five years, a testament to the developers' dedication to creating a faithful remaster of these classic games. Delve into the details of how the developers approached the game’s production and what lies ahead for the Suikoden franchise.

Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster’s Development Time Was Longer Than Expected

Developers Wanted To Honor The Originals

The journey to remaster Suikoden 1 and 2 spanned five years, as the developers were committed to delivering a top-notch experience that remained true to the original games. In a recent interview with Dengeki Online on March 4, 2025, the team behind Suikoden I & II HD Remaster (Suikoden 1 and 2 HDR) shared insights into their meticulous process.

Initially announced in 2022 with a planned release in 2023, the project faced delays and is now scheduled for release this year. Suikoden Gensho series IP and Game Director Takahiro Sakiyama explained that the need for extensive debugging and review led to the postponement of the original release date.

Tatsuya Ogushi, the Game Director for Suikoden 1 and 2 HDR, emphasized a cautious approach, stating, "Rather than being bold, we started by grasping the situation. After confirming and discussing with Sakiyama, including the quality line, it became clear that there were many areas that needed to be worked on, and that we needed to deal with them firmly."

Reviving the Series

The remaster isn't just a standalone project; it's the first step in revitalizing the Suikoden franchise. Suikoden series Producer Rui Naito outlined their vision for the future of the series, expressing a commitment to ensuring a solid foundation for future projects.

Naito conveyed to the production staff, "The most important thing was that this was the first step in reviving the Suikoden IP, so we needed to make sure we didn't stumble here. So, ‘make it solid’ is the basic order." He further emphasized, "In the case of Suikoden I&II HDR, I told Sakiyama and his colleagues to ‘make something solid’ because if we put out a half-baked work at the starting point that will be the flow of reviving the series, it will end here."

Gensou Suikoden Live Revealed New Anime, Mobile Game, and More

The recent Gensou Suikoden Live event on March 4, 2025, showcased Konami's ambitious plans for the Suikoden franchise. Producer Rui Naito described the live event as the second step in the revival process, though he remained uncertain about the total number of steps needed to fully bring back the franchise.

He elaborated, "For this reason, we have been reworking Suikoden I & II HDR and pursuing a strong commitment to the upcoming mobile Suikoden STAR LEAP and Suikoden II anime." Naito added, "After we have been able to deliver this accumulation well, I think we will be able to think about what to do next."

Konami announced exciting new projects, including "Suikoden: The Anime," an anime adaptation based on the story and events of Suikoden 2, marking a first for Konami Animation. Additionally, a new mobile game titled "Genso Suikoden: STAR LEAP" was revealed. Both projects have teaser trailers available, though official release dates have yet to be announced.

The future looks bright for the Suikoden franchise, with more projects and events in the pipeline as Konami works to rekindle interest in this beloved series.

Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune & Dunan Unification Wars is set to launch on March 6, 2025, across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Stay tuned for more updates on Suikoden I & II HD Remaster by checking out our related articles!