Press release -
‘Suikoden Live’ broadcast reveals new mobile game, animated show etc. ahead of HD Remaster release
The hour-long showcase celebrates the world of Suikoden through music, production interviews, and product reveals, teases future projects.
WINDSOR, UK – March 4, 2025 – Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. (KONAMI) today announced a new mobile game, an animated series, and many other exciting announcements during the Suikoden Live broadcast. The hour-long show featured orchestral performances of Suikoden’s iconic music, interviews with key members of the development team, and a look behind the scenes with composers and artists brought onboard to expand the franchise in the years to come globally.
Watch the full broadcast:
Mobile game - Suikoden STAR LEAP:
A new role-playing adventure set in the world of Suikoden is coming soon to mobile devices. Suikoden STAR LEAP takes place a few years before the events of Suikoden I, but a couple years after Suikoden V. Players can explore vibrant, bustling towns and meet new and familiar characters along their quests. The game’s art style takes inspiration from 2D pixel character designs with a mix of 3D backgrounds. Release date details and more information will be shared in a future announcement.
Suikoden STAR LEAP teaser trailer:
Animated series:
A new televised animated series from KONAMI animation studio co-produced with NBC Universal Entertainment Japan will introduce new fans to the deep lore of Suikoden II that many others have come to admire.
“We wanted to keep the greatness of the original story [Yoshitaka] Murayama-san created,” said Suikoden Producer Rui Naito. “[The show] is one way of showing the story – it is the anime!”
The Suikoden Live broadcast, plus the upcoming HD remaster releases of Suikoden I&II, signals KONAMI’s commitment to continue to grow the role-playing adventure IP with more details to share in future announcements.
Official Website: https://www.konami.com/games/suikoden/rem/1_2/us/en-us/
About Suikoden
Released in 1995 as a game software for PlayStation. Based on the motif of the Chinese classic novel Water Margin, this is the first title in KONAMI's iconic original RPG series depicting the fate of those who bear the True Runes of the Scarlet Moon empire. The story follows the protagonist, whose father is one of the empire's five generals, as he gathers his 108 Stars of Destiny and friends to fight against the oppressive rule of the Empire in ruin. The touching story depicting the bonds between family and friends was highly acclaimed around the world. The unique Suikoden system, including Rune magic and the 108 Stars of Destiny to recruit has been inherited by subsequent titles in the series. Other features include the Home Base management, which strengthens your army's power and bases, and Army Battles in which armies face off against each other. The game also features an ambitious game system that complements the grandeur of the story.
About Suikoden II
This is the second title in the Suikoden series released in 1998. This sequel title in the series is set three years after the first game, further evolving the game systems unique to Suikoden, such as Rune magic, the 108 Stars of Destiny, home base management, and Army Battles, which were well received in the previous game. Three childhood friends, including the protagonist, are tossed about by a great whirlpool of destiny. The story, with its detailed psychological portrayal of each character, has moved many fans and has become an iconic title of the Suikoden series.
About Konami Group
Konami Group was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.
About Konami Digital Entertainment
Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/
