Fans of the Suikoden series have waited almost two decades for fresh content. Konami just shared news about an upcoming Suikoden game featuring beautiful pixel art similar to early titles. The developers call it Suikoden Star Leap and place its story between existing games - specifically after Suikoden 5 but before the first game. Players can expect to visit colorful locations and meet both new characters and familiar faces from the series.
The major surprise comes from how Konami plans to deliver this experience. They designed Star Leap primarily as a mobile game for phones and tablets. Yes, this marks the first Suikoden created specifically for iOS and Android devices. Perhaps more concerning for longtime fans, the game will include gacha mechanics where players typically spend money for random rewards.
Konami hasn't announced when players can start their adventure. They simply mentioned the release would happen "soon," with additional information coming later. The company hasn't revealed whether Star Leap might eventually appear on PlayStation or other consoles. Many successful mobile games with gacha systems, like Honkai Star Rail, have found new audiences through console ports.
The announcement generates mixed feelings among the community. Many feel excited to see the beloved franchise return after such a long absence. Others worry about how mobile platforms and gacha elements might change what made earlier Suikoden games special. The pixel art style at least shows respect for the visual identity that fans remember fondly from previous entries.
The major surprise comes from how Konami plans to deliver this experience. They designed Star Leap primarily as a mobile game for phones and tablets. Yes, this marks the first Suikoden created specifically for iOS and Android devices. Perhaps more concerning for longtime fans, the game will include gacha mechanics where players typically spend money for random rewards.
Konami hasn't announced when players can start their adventure. They simply mentioned the release would happen "soon," with additional information coming later. The company hasn't revealed whether Star Leap might eventually appear on PlayStation or other consoles. Many successful mobile games with gacha systems, like Honkai Star Rail, have found new audiences through console ports.
The announcement generates mixed feelings among the community. Many feel excited to see the beloved franchise return after such a long absence. Others worry about how mobile platforms and gacha elements might change what made earlier Suikoden games special. The pixel art style at least shows respect for the visual identity that fans remember fondly from previous entries.
