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Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan and Unification Warswill be part of the upcoming lineup of launch-day titles for the Nintendo Switch 2. The first installment in the iconic JRPG series from Konami debuted way back in 1995, and over the years, it became somewhat of a cult classic for many fans of the genre. The second entry hit consoles shortly after and is broadly regarded as one of the best JRPG titles in history.Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Warswas released this year and has picked up where the original games left off, with overwhelmingly positive reviews across the board.
The revamped games were originally slated for a 2023 release, but theSuikoden 1 & 2 HD Remastergot hit with delaysthat forced their release date to be pushed back to 2025. At the time, Konami stated that it needed more time to get the games up to standard before launching. While the delay was disappointing for many fans, the remasters appear to have lived up to their respected predecessors. Now, it seems the classic titles will be getting another life on the Nintendo Switch 2.
As recently reported byGematsu, theSuikoden 1 & 2 HD Remasteris set to launch alongside the other confirmed launch-day titles for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, which is scheduled for release on June 5. The Switch 2 version of the collection will also be available in physical form in Asia as a Game Key card, which is common for many third-party releases.This means that players will need to download the entire game from the internet to access it. It’s currently unknown if the physical copy will be available in other regions.
Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster Confirmed as Launch Day Title for the Switch 2
The news may not come as a shock to many who have been following the whirlwind of recent updates surrounding the Switch 2 and its games. Recently, theSuikoden 1 & 2 HD Remasterwas listed on the Play-Asia product pagewith a June 5 release date. Preorders are open on other Japanese sites, lending further credence to the Play-Asia listing, which some people thought might be a mistake.
TheSuikoden 1 & 2 HD Remasterjoins a bevy oflaunch titles already confirmed for the Switch 2, includingMario Kart World,Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, andHogwarts Legacy. However, the price tag for games on Nintendo’s latest console iteration has sparked some controversy among many fans.
Recently, theNintendo Switch 2’s updated prices were revealed, with titles likeMario Kart Worldset to retail for $79.99. In contrast, most first-party titles for the original Switch console cost $59.99, withThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdombeing a rare exception at $69.99. However, theSuikoden 1 & 2 HD Remasteris listed with a price tag of $34.99, putting it at the lower end of the price spectrum for Switch 2 games.
