Konami recently provided a sneak peek at their initial post-launch update for the Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster. This patch aims to tackle a number of pesky bugs and address particularly annoying issues, such as the lack of a native way to close the PC version of the game. However, a release date for the update has not yet been announced.
Konami released a detailed overview of the forthcoming updates to the Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster, known formally as Gate of Rune and Dunan Unification Wars. This marks the Japanese developer’s first venture into patching these remastered classics. Although the games were initially scheduled for a 2023 launch, there was a significant delay announced in August 2023, pushing their eventual release to PCs and consoles on March 6, 2025.
Having released the games, Konami is now focusing on refining this traditional JRPG set. The company disclosed various prevalent bugs they’re working to fix and teased several new features for the remastered versions. This collection of fixes and features will collectively form the first patch, serving as a comprehensive changelog for the update.
### Key Update: Fixing a Major PC Issue
One of the biggest changes anticipated in this update is resolving a glaring oversight on the PC version: users have been unable to close the game directly. Until now, players using the Steam version have had to resort to hitting ALT+F4 or navigating through the Steam overlay to exit. The incoming patch will add a feature that lets players modify the background music speed in battles when using the double-speed option.
Additional enhancements slated for the update will allow users to toggle footstep sounds and enable or disable auto-save functionality. The in-game “Retrieve” option is set for improvements, offering players more immediate insight into whether equipment is wearable and how it affects stats. Konami will also address translation differences between languages and rectify a problem with healing Runes that wouldn’t activate correctly under certain conditions.
This eagerly awaited patch still lacks an official release date, but Konami has assured they will announce it soon as they finalize it. The update will roll out simultaneously across all versions of Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster.
### Patch Notes for Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster
#### General Bug Fixes
– Fixing discrepancies in translations across languages.
– Addressing malfunctions of healing Runes used on the battlefield.
#### Suikoden I Specific Fixes
– Preventing game freezes when an enemy drops loot while your inventory is full.
– Dealing with random battle freezes.
– Correcting discrepancies in reported and actual damage from unite attacks.
– Resolving errors connected to high frame-rates on PCs with VSYNC enabled.
#### Suikoden II Specific Fixes
– Fixing the issue where items in storage become invalid after selecting “Arrange.”
– Errors related to retrieving items or equipping dishes from storage.
– Addressing missing control buttons for mini-games on PC and PS5.
– Correcting limited efficacy of stat-boosting items like the Stone of Power.
#### Additional Features and Improvements
– Implementing a PC game closure option.
– Allowing the adjustment of BGM speed during battles.
– Options to toggle footstep sounds and auto-save.
– Improvements to item retrieval information in storage.
– Color-coding Star names in the tablet to better track home base upgrades.
Konami has put substantial effort into not just fixing, but enhancing the user experience in Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster with this update. As fans eagerly await the rollout, these changes promise to refine gameplay and address longstanding issues, ensuring a smoother experience across platforms.
