Gensou Suikoden STAR LEAP Earns High Praise From Longtime Fans
The positive reception suggests the smartphone format has not alienated longtime fans, who praise the game as a faithful return to the series' roots.
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Konami released Gensou Suikoden STAR LEAP for iOS and Android on August 7, 2026. The smartphone RPG is the first completely new game in the series in 14 years. Fans have responded positively, with longtime players saying it feels like the classic Suikoden. A Steam version is planned.
Gensou Suikoden STAR LEAP, the first completely new Suikoden game in 14 years, launched on August 7 for iOS and Android. Konami's smartphone RPG has drawn praise from longtime fans who say it captures the feel of the original series, with comments like "This is truly Suikoden...!" and "I'm home, Gregminster!"
The game features over 108 unique characters and a story about intersecting fates. Players can use auto-battle and auto-movement for convenience, while manual exploration for treasure chests remains an option. A Steam version is planned for later.
Future events will depict stories not shown in past series works or the main game. The first event, "Under the Banner of the Liberation Army," lets players control Odessa Silverberg, the Liberation Army leader.
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