Konami has just teased their very first post-launch update for the renowned Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster. This anticipated patch promises to fix several bugs and tackle some long-standing nuisances—such as the inability to naturally exit the game on the PC version—although an official release date remains under wraps.
In their detailed overview, Konami sketches out the enhancements and fixes poised to enrich Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster: Gate of Rune and Dunan Unification Wars. Originally slated to hit the shelves in 2023, this beloved JRPG compilation faced a significant delay last August, finally landing on PCs and consoles by March 6, 2025.
With this new release finally available, Konami has turned its attention to fine-tuning this classic collection. Their recent update outlines various known issues they are primed to resolve alongside new features nestled into the remasters. This early list serves as a roadmap for the upcoming patch, providing fans a sneak peek of what’s to come in the game’s initial update.
The foremost concern addressed in this update is one lingering oversight—PC players will finally be able to close Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster with ease. Players currently find themselves frustrated by the need to employ the ALT+F4 shortcut or navigate the Steam overlay to exit the game, but that hassle will soon be a thing of the past. Moreover, players will gain new control over the pace of battles with the option to tweak the background music speed during double-speed combat.
Among other improvements, gamers will soon be able to silence the sound of footsteps or toggle auto-save. Tweaks to the storage system will reveal, at a glance, whether equipment is compatible with a character and how it will affect stats. Meanwhile, Konami has pledged to iron out translation differences and rectify an issue failing to apply healing Runes properly in battle when party slots remain empty.
For now, this substantial update awaits a firm date, though Konami assures fans they’ll announce it once final testing is nearly complete—and every version of Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster is expected to gain these enhancements simultaneously.
Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster First Update Patch Notes
Suikoden I / Suikoden II Bug Fixes
- Language consistency issues
- Healing Runes failing in empty party slots
Suikoden I Bug Fixes
- Game freezing if inventory is full during specific events like the Seika event and the Zombie Dragon fight
- Certain conditions causing battle freezes
- Mismatches in damage calculations for combined attacks
- Errors occurring on high frame-rate PCs
- Background music not playing properly in certain areas
Suikoden II Bug Fixes
- Items in storage becoming invalid post “Arrange”
- Errors when attempting to "Retrieve" certain items
- Lack of button controls for mini-games on PC and PS5
- Random stat upgrades from items being less effective than in the original
- Medicine Rune issues during battle with empty party slots
Additional Features and Improvements
- Proper game exit options for PC
- Adjustable background music speed during battles
- Optional footstep sounds
- Enhanced dash control options
- Toggle for auto-save
- Storage room improvements indicating equippable items and potential stat changes
- Color-coded names indicating troop status, making army management clearer
As Konami polishes their next big patch for Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster, fans eagerly await these updates that promise to enhance their nostalgic journey even further.
