PlayStation role-playing game Genso Suikoden launched in 1995 in Japan, followed by Sega Saturn, Windows and PlayStation Portable ports. The English-language localization for the turn-based RPG debuted as "Suikoden" in 1996.
The son of imperial general Teo McDohl, Suikoden's protagonist learns of widespread corruption in the capital city of Gregminster and flees with his father's servant Gremio. Upon securing an abandoned castle, the player can recruit up to 107 characters to join him in preparing for battle at Liberation Army headquarters.
The HD remaster adds high-definition character portraits by Junko Kawano, widescreen display, screen effects including lighting and shadow animations, along with field sound effects such as running water when alongside rivers and chirping insects in woodland environments. Quality of life features include auto-battle, auto-save, and double-speed battles.
Music for the game is by Miki Higashino, Tappy Iwase, Hiroshi Tamawari, Hirofumi Taniguchi, and Mayuko Kageshita. Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars is currently available for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, Xbox One and Series X|S, PS4 and PlayStation 5 consoles, along with Windows PC through Steam.
Suikoden I HD Remaster Gate Rune War Original Soundtrack Selection - Apple Music / YouTube Music
The legendary Konami JRPGs Suikoden I and Suikoden II have now been remastered in HD! #Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars is coming to #NintendoSwitch on March 6th, 2025! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/KYmqSZKRu3
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 27, 2024


