We’ve learned Grandia HD Remaster is launching for PC next month.
The news comes via the game’s newly launched Steam page, which lists the game’s release window as September 2019. Featured above, you can view a new trailer for the game.
The game’s sequel, Grandia II, has been available for Windows PC (via Steam) as Grandia II Anniversary Edition – today, August 16th, it will be rebranded to Grandia II HD Remaster to go alongside the first game’s release. The Grandia HD Collection – which includes both games, is launching today for Switch, via the eShop.
Here’s some screenshots:
Here’s a rundown on the game:
Grandia HD Remaster is now available! Celebrate its exciting adventures once again!
Grandia tells the story of Justin, the protagonist, and his companions in a race against the evil Garlyle Forces to uncover the long-lost secrets of an ancient civilization. Experience the game that became an instant classic and is considered to be one of the most influential RPGs of all time.
Originally created by Game Arts, developers of such classics as the Lunar series, Grandia was met with wide critical acclaim when released for the Sega Saturn in 1997 and PlayStation in 1999. Grandia received numerous awards including GameSpot Editor’s Choice, IGN Editor’s Choice Award, and an Award for Excellence from the CESA Awards ’97, currently known as “Japan Game Awards.”
Key Features:
- Enhanced UI, sprites, and texture art details.
- Original cinematic videos that have been visually enhanced.
- Widescreen support and customizable resolutions (PC only).
- Steam cards and Achievements (PC only).
- Audio: Japanese and English.
- Language Support: Original English and Japanese PLUS French and German translations.
- Gamepad and keyboard support with remappable controls (PC only).