Lunar returns after several decades

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Key conclusions

  • The Lunar Remastered Collection brings back the classic RPGs, Silver Star Story and Eternal Blue, with enhanced graphics and features.
  • GungHo Online Entertainment, known for remastering classics like Grandia, will release Lunar on modern consoles in 2025.
  • Modern upgrades include widescreen support, new English voice-overs and HD cutscenes, giving fans nostalgia and new experiences.



Lunar is the return of the video game to modern consoles after an absence of more than a decade. GungHo Online Entertainment will be responsible for the return of Lunar through Lunar Remastered Collection. One of the main role-playing games of the early 90s, Lunar was one of the first games to use the CD-ROM format, using high-quality audio, full-motion video and voiceovers to tell its fantastic story. While some would argue that the entries in the franchise don't really live up to most modern titles, the amount of nostalgia it brings can give modern gamers a chance to experience the great story that Lunar has


Many believe Moon: A Silver Star Story as one of the best RPGs available on the Sega Saturn. Being a classic, it also made its way to the PlayStation, among other consoles. In fact, from the Sega CD to the Sega Saturn to the PlayStation, there have also been various remakes of the title, the latest of which Lunar: Silver Star Story Touch for mobile phones. At the same time and its continuation Lunar: Eternal Blue also found various ports for several PlayStation platforms, which include the PlayStation Vita and PS3 as part of the PSone Classics series. Now it looks like both games will be getting a new coat of paint.

This was announced by GungHo Online Entertainment Lunar Remastered Collection will launch in Spring 2025 during PlayStation State of Play. And while the reveal was made during the event, GungHo confirmed on its Twitter account that the collection will also be available on non-PlayStation platforms such as Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and Steam. The release will include both main series games, Moon: A Silver Star Story and Lunar: Eternal Bluewhich should appease those looking for a classic RPG experience.


What games are included in the Lunar Remastered Collection?

  • Moon: A Silver Star Story
  • Lunar: Eternal Blue


While the trailer didn't detail what changes to expect, the PlayStation Blog shared that plenty of updates will be available. From widescreen support to enhanced pixel art, HD animated cutscenes, and all-new English voice acting, Lunar Remastered Collection will modernize the classic experience. However, those looking for something more old-school can opt for the original visuals. Many fans are already looking forward to the game's release, with some in the comments section particularly excited about the Switch version. Or Lunar Remastered Collection ends up being one of the best JRPGs on the Nintendo Switch yet to be seen, although the odds seem high as the console has plenty of good classic RPGs.


GungHo Online Entertainment may face a challenge even though the team has previous experience. Having released c Grandia HD Collection a similar collection of highly touted classic JRPGs, the team also did a great job of modernizing the visuals, improving the user interface and sprites, supporting widescreen, and improving the cinematography. Many fans are already waiting Lunar Remastered Collection be in good hands, especially if the game comes out in 2025.

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