BATEN KAITOS I & II HD REMASTER: September release in the cards
FIrst announced during the Nintendo Direct in February, BATEN KAITOS I & II HD REMASTER finally has a release date… two release dates, in fact! In Japan, the collection will launch on September 14th, while European and North American players will have to wait just one day more, until September 15th.
To celebrate the announcement, Bandai-Namco shared a brand new trailer for the game, which showcases some of the new features added to the two GameCube cult classics:
BATEN KAITOS I & II™ HD REMASTER will allow both original players and newcomers to again discover the endearing and emotional journey that awaits them in both Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and Origins. In the first story, follow Kalas in his quest for revenge for the death of his loved ones, and then dive deeper into the secrets of the Alfard Empire alongside Sagi in the sequel.
Here’s the various features that were added to improve the gameplay experience:
- an option to turn encouters off
- auto-battle
- the ability to skip cutscenes
- auto-saves
- game and battle speed can be increased (up to 300%)
- adds “Instant KO” mode that allows you to win battles with just one attack
In Japan, the game will be available at retail, and will also get a special edition (exclusively via the Asobi Store. That edition includes the following:
- a copy of the game
- a mini artbook
- a set of cards
- a character fine board
- a special box
Finally, the pre-order bonus (digital, Amazon, Asobi Store) is a digital artbook.
Here’s some pictures:
BATEN KAITOS I & II HD REMASTER (Switch) comes out on September 14th in Japan, and September 15th in Europe and North America.
Source: Bandai-Namco PR (20/06/2023) / 4Gamer
