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Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remasterwill be part of theNintendo Switch 2launch game lineup, according to one newly emerged retailer listing. The same source suggests that the remaster bundle won’t be priced anywhere close to $80, which appears to be the new ceiling for someSwitch 2titles.
Following one significant delay,Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remasterwas released on July 12, 2025. The HD version of Konami’s 2006 compilation debuted on PC and the latest two generations of PlayStation and Xbox consoles, as well as the Switch.
While thebackward compatibility of the Switch 2has already hinted atSuikoden 1 and 2 HD Remasterbeing playable on Nintendo’s upcoming console, it would appear that the Switch successor will also get its own version of the game. That’s according to one newly emergedPlay-Asia product page, which states that a Switch 2 version of theSuikoden 1 and 2 HD Remasteris getting a physical release.
Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster Could Be One of the More Affordable Switch 2 Launch Games
The game itself is listed as releasing on June 5, which would make it a Switch 2 launch title. Play-Asia is already accepting pre-orders for this technically unannounced version ofSuikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster, which is priced at $34.99. That puts it on the lower end of theSwitch 2 game price spectrum, which has already stirred some controversy among fans due to some titles reaching as high as $79.99.
Konami hasn’t yet officially announced a physical release for the Switch 2 version ofSuikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster. However, if Play-Asia’s newly shared listing is accurate, such an announcement is likely to emerge in a matter of days. As for the game itself,Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remasterlaunched to widespread critical acclaim, as highlighted by its “Strong” rating on OpenCritic, derived from an average score of 83 and an 86% recommendation rate. The compilation was widely praised for being authentic to the original SRPGs while simultaneously treating them to effective visual updates.
In terms of other third-party titles, the Switch 2 launch lineup is already confirmed to includeCyberpunk 2077,Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut,Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster, andSurvival Kids. Ditto forRune Factory: Guardians of Azuma,Split Fiction,Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, andStreet Fighter 6. Another third-party heavy-hitter is coming to the Switch 2 later this year in the form ofElden Ring: Tarnished Edition. However, the new version of FromSoftware’s hit ARPG is still waiting for a concrete release date.
