GungHo Online Entertainment America announced an August 16 release for Grandia HD Collection for the Nintendo Switch. This release brings enhanced visuals, new language options, and handheld support for these classic RPGs.
Included in this collection are enhanced versions of both Grandia and Grandia II. Grandia HD Remaster for the Switch will be released on August 16, 2019.
In addition, word has been passed along that Grandia II Anniversary Edition on the PC is being renamed to Grandia II HD Remaster. Grandia HD Remaster for PC will be released at a later date.
Key Features:
GRANDIA 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 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)
- 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 and Japanese plus New French and German translation
