Suikoden STAR LEAP Arrives in Japan August 7
▼ Summary
– Suikoden STAR LEAP launches for iOS and Android in Japan on August 7, with a global release date for PC, iOS, and Android to be announced later.
– A pre-launch livestream, “Suikoden Live Vol. 7,” airs on August 6 at 20:00 JST on YouTube to celebrate the game’s launch.
– The game is a new Suikoden entry featuring 108 new stars and a story centered on the Rune of Change, set in Solar Year 453 in the Scarlet Moon Empire.
– Key features include a narrative with 108 characters, detailed pixel-art visuals, and combat strategies that expand based on the number of characters.
– The main character design is by Moryo, with a voice cast including Tomohiro Ono, Akio Otsuka, Fairouz Ai, and others.
Konami has confirmed that the free-to-play RPG Suikoden STAR LEAP will officially launch in Japan on August 7 for iOS via the App Store and Android via Google Play. Details regarding a global release for PC through Steam, as well as iOS and Android, are still under wraps and will be shared at a future date.
To mark the occasion, a special broadcast titled “Suikoden Live Vol. 7: Suikoden STAR Leap Pre-Launch Program” is scheduled for August 6 at 20:00 JST. Fans can tune in via YouTube to catch the festivities ahead of the game’s arrival.
Here is a closer look at what the game has to offer, based on its Steam listing:
About
Suikoden STAR LEAP marks a fresh chapter in the beloved Suikoden franchise, introducing a brand-new set of 108 Stars and an original narrative centered on runes.
Introduction
The Rune of Change stands among the 27 True Runes believed to have shaped the world itself. In Solar Year 453, a peaceful lakeside village east of the Scarlet Moon Empire falls under attack. Mysterious foes strike without warning, homes are reduced to ashes, and residents scatter in terror.
Once the danger passes, the Hero teams up with Hisui, Shirin, and Shapur to rebuild what was lost. But their mission soon evolves, pulling them into the sweeping currents of history. What dark deeds are plaguing the Empire’s people? And how will encounters with familiar faces like Viktor, Flik, and Odessa alter their path? What begins as a modest quest gradually transforms into a grand ambition, all for the sake of someone precious.
Key Features
The story unfolds through meetings with the 108 Stars and a host of other characters as the party travels across the world. Detailed pixel art brings both locations and character expressions to life. Strategic combat deepens with each new ally, offering a breadth of possibilities that grows alongside your roster.
Main Character Design
Moryo handles the core character designs, with additional illustrators slated to contribute artwork in the future.
Voice Cast
The game features a stellar lineup of voice actors, including Tomohiro Ono as the Hero, Hika Tsukishiro as Hisui, Akio Otsuka as Hou, Fairouz Ai as Shirin, Takuya Sato as Shapur, Liyuu as Yua, Kazuhiko Inoue as Orhan, Miho Wataya as Farah, Kengo Takanashi as Flanagan, Inuko Inuyama as Stendhal, Haruka Shiraishi as Odessa, Yuichi Nakamura as Flik, and Katsuyuki Konishi as Viktor.
Suikoden STAR LEAP is For Those Who… seek a return to classic RPG storytelling with modern touches, a deep ensemble cast, and a world rich in lore and intrigue.
(Source: Gematsu)