Update []: We've now got more details on this one! A release date has been set for April 18, 2025, with the game launching for $49.99 on the Xbox Store. There's even going to be a physical version featuring reversible covers, but possibly only in North America - Clear River Games will be handling the PS4 and Switch physical releases in Europe, but there's no mention of Xbox in today's press release.
"The LUNAR Remastered Collection — a collection of two JRPG classics: LUNAR: Silver Star Story Complete and LUNAR 2: Eternal Blue Complete — will be released physically and digitally on April 18, 2025, for the PlayStation 4 (compatible with PlayStation 5), Xbox One (compatible with Xbox Series X|S), Nintendo Switch™, and on Steam."
Original Story: PlayStation's recent State of Play was loaded with all sorts of Xbox-related announcements, and one in particular for JRPG fans was the Lunar Remastered Collection announcement.
This game will include Lunar: Silver Star Story and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue, and launches in Spring 2025 for Xbox One. The updated collection will feature improved graphics, sound, and various quality-of-life improvements like the ability to speed up battles. You'll also be able to swap between the "old school" and remastered visuals.
"The remastered edition brings a host of exciting upgrades, including widescreen support, enhanced pixel art, high-definition animated cutscenes, and all-new English voice acting."
Here's a bit about these '90s JRPGs (via the PlayStation blog):
Lunar: Silver Star Story begins in the quiet village of Burg, where a boy named Alex dreams of grand adventures inspired by the tale of Dragonmaster Dyne. Enticed by adventure and treasure, Alex and his friends set off on a quest, but with the sudden emergence of the Magic Emperor who wishes to control the world, it’s up to them to fight the rising evil and save the world from peril.
Set 1000 years after Lunar: Silver Star Story, Lunar 2: Eternal Blue follows a young adventurer named Hiro, who encounters a mysterious visitor from the Blue Star while exploring an ancient tower. Named Lucia, she insists that she be taken to the ruler of their world, Goddess Althena. Together, Hiro and Lucia encounter the best of allies, the worst of enemies, and the darkest forces of destruction that threaten the whole of creation.
