Suikoden 2 Interview Addresses Richmond Smoking and Luca Blight Dialogue

Director Tatsuya Ogushi and Lead Planner Takahiro Sakiyama sat down with Famitsu throughout TGS2024 to speak concerning the upcoming Suikoden 1 and a couple of HD Remaster. The builders addressed Luca Blight’s intense dialogue in addition to Richmond smoking in Suikoden 2. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

The Famitsu interviewer identified that Suikoden 2 villain Luca Blight had some excessive strains within the authentic recreation launch, and requested if such content material will stay within the upcoming HD remaster.  Sakiyama responded that the event staff determined to maintain Luca Blight’s excessive dialogue.

As for adjustments made to the video games, Sakiyama confirmed that Richmond has “stop smoking” in Suikoden 2, because the character is not going to be seen together with his cigarette for the HD remaster, and all mentions of ashtrays or smoking are now not current.

Moreover, the builders shared the CERO scores for the video games throughout platforms and re-releases. The PlayStation model of Suikoden 2 was rated CERO: A in Japan, the bottom doable and the equal of an E ranking on ESRB in North America. In the meantime, the PSP model had a CERO: B ranking, limiting the sport to 12-year-olds and above. Lastly, for the HD remaster the video games will likely be rated CERO: C, suitale for ages 15 and up.

The Suikoden 1 and a couple of HD Remaster will come to the PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Swap on March 6, 2025. The unique video games appeared on the PlayStation worldwide, in addition to on PSP as a set that was unique to Japan.