Update []: As you might have expected, Konami has now published the opening movie for Suikoden II HD Remaster. For those who grew up with the PS1 game, this will bring back a lot of memories.
Suikoden II is a direct sequel to Suikoden, and the original PlayStation release of the game had save data compatibility with its predecessor. the fact that these two games are bundled together surely means that functionality will remain.
Plus, while Suikoden I is beloved, many consider Suikoden II to be one of the best RPGs on the original PlayStation. So, if you're a fan of the genre, this movie should give you a little insight on what to expect from a classic.
For the Suikoden I opening, have a read of our original story below...
Original Story: One collection JRPG fans will want to be on the lookout for early next year is Konami's Suikoden I & II HD Remaster.
Ahead of the release in March 2025, the Japanese company has now uploaded the opening trailer for the Suikoden I HD Remaster. It provides a glimpse of the many characters and environments players can expect to encounter on their quest.
As we've previously mentioned, this remaster will include some additional features including 2x and 4x battle speeds as well as an auto-battle option. Konami is also leading up to the release of this game by spotlighting 108 characters from the series on the official social media Suikoden account.
And if you haven't already seen it, here's the brief trailer that was featured for Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars at Nintendo's Partner Showcase in August. You can even see some actual gameplay on display.