Grandia HD Collection

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Genre: Role-Playing
Publisher: GungHo Entertainment
Release Date: March 26, 2024

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'Grandia HD Collection' Comes to PS4 And Xbox One Later This Month

by Rainier on March 12, 2024 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT

Grandia HD Collection bundles the first two classic RPGs in the series, updated with enhanced visuals, new language options, and more.

Players will be getting their hands on two games that changed the landscape of RPGs forever, for the first time in beautiful HD graphics. 

GungHo Online Entertainment announced that the Grandia HD Collection, the remaster of the classic role-playing series, will be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on March 26, 2024.

Additionally, GOEA has partnered with Limited Run Games to release physical editions of the collection. Fans can preorder Limited Run Games’ physical edition of the Grandia HD Collection starting March 15, 2024.

The PS4 and Xbox One versions of Grandia HD Collection will be compatible with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, respectively.

Key Features:

  • Real-time, turn-based action - Experience and employ a unique action bar system for real-time fighting with distinct characters
  • Magic-based combat - Gather Mana Eggs to learn and use magic-based skills, ranging from elemental attacks to character-enhancing magic for defense and offense statistical boosts
  • Illustrious worlds to explore - The vibrant worlds in GRANDIA HD Collection include nostalgic starter cities such as Parm (GRANDIA) and Carbo Village (GRANDIA II) to iconic fields and areas such as The End of the World (GRANDIA) and Valmar's Moon (GRANDIA II)
  • Gather Skill Points and ATTACK! - Skill Points or Skill Coins can be used to earn incredibly intense moves that make for an extraordinary fighting experience
  • Eclectic Enemy Encounters - The worlds of GRANDIA and GRANDIA II bring forth a plethora of challenging and epic enemies in the wild, as well as main storyline bosses
  • Ear-Indulging, Melodious Compositions - Experience world exploration, momentous battles, and legendary in-game experiences in beautiful harmony with musical compositions from acclaimed Japanese composer Noriyuki Iwadare

Grandia HD Collection will feature a variety of new and improved features such as:

Grandia HD features

  • Enhanced details to UI, sprites, and texture art
  • Original cinematic videos receiving visual enhancements
  • Widescreen support and customizable resolutions (only for PC)
  • Steam cards and Achievements (only for PC)
  • Audio: Japanese and English
  • Language Support: Original English and Japanese plus French and German translation
  • Gamepad and keyboard support with remappable controls (only for PC)

Grandia II HD features

  • Enhanced details to UI, sprites, and texture art
  • Original cinematic videos receiving visual enhancements
  • Widescreen support and customizable resolutions (only for PC)
  • Audio: Japanese and English
  • Language Support: Original English, plus French and German translation, with Japanese to be added at a later time.

Currently available for for Nintendo Switch, Grandia HD Collection is coming to PS4 and Xbox One on March 26, 2024.


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