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New Suikoden set for February 9 in Japan

  • By Jonathan Leo Toyad, GameSpot Asia
  • Posted Nov 24, 2011 8:26 pm PT

New entry in RPG series coming to the PSP; Konami's online store to offer different bundles for the title.

Fans of the classic role-playing game series Suikoden wishing for a new entry in the franchise can finally get their fix with the recent Konami announcement that the new title, dubbed Genso Suikoden Tsumugareshi Hyakunen no Toki, will be out on February 9 for the PSP.

February 9 is a good day for Suikoden fans, provided they can read Japanese.

February 9 is a good day for Suikoden fans, provided they can read Japanese.

The regular version of the game will be selling for 5,980 yen ($77.30) on retail shelves. Gamers in Japan can also order the various limited editions of the game from the Konami Style online shop.

The "Special Version" is priced at 12,000 yen ($155) and contains the soundtrack CD, a drama CD, and an art book. Another set bundles the "Special Version" alongside the Genso Suikoden encyclopedia, which costs 19,500 yen ($251) altogether.

The encyclopedia, which chronicles all of the characters and details of past Suikoden titles, is also sold separately for 9,450 yen ($122). Alternatively, gamers can buy another bundle featuring the game, the OST, and drama CD for just 9,580 yen ($123.75). There is no official word from Konami concerning a downloadable version on the PlayStation Network or about an English version of the game.

The game's story stars a warrior sent back to the past to gather a group of soldiers to combat a threat that appears every 100 years to wipe out all forms of life. Beyond that, Konami has yet to share more details concerning game mechanics and battle systems.

42 Comments

  • rawsavon

    Posted Dec 9, 2011 12:22 pm GMT

    Do want the Genso Suikoden encyclopedia

  • MessySlickJr

    Posted Nov 30, 2011 1:37 pm GMT

    This is great news, but I'm still waiting for Suikoden II to be released on PSN.

  • Kelvryn

    Posted Nov 30, 2011 12:50 am GMT

    WTF! $77 for a PSP game????? I love Suikoden but I'm not paying that for a psp game.

  • burgo81

    Posted Nov 28, 2011 1:29 pm GMT

    why not do a reboot of the series, cause i dont see suikoden 6 coming out any time soon

  • Dezuria

    Posted Nov 28, 2011 6:10 am GMT

    Still holding out for a true Suikoden 6..

  • franzito

    Posted Nov 28, 2011 1:35 am GMT

    Cool, I'll look for it

  • Buck_Swaggler

    Posted Nov 27, 2011 4:10 pm GMT

    I'd like to see some gameplay for this

  • Drunkenboxer07

    Posted Nov 27, 2011 12:47 pm GMT

    i think putting this on a handheld is a great idea jrpg's lose too much of their charm with advanced graphics the hayday was when there were more simple graphics and an overhead view and more focused on story than close camera view graphics

  • Drunkenboxer07

    Posted Nov 27, 2011 12:44 pm GMT

    the first two Suikoden games were the most amazing rpg's ever made and the fifth was playable but had some major flaws like no world map. The Third and forth games were so terrible that they made me feel embarrassed to say i am a Suikoden fan. The third had some ridiculous experience system that made the game incredibly simple and the characterization was fine however the story was complete garbage it bounced all over the place and didnt focus on a main protagonist and his adventures liberating a continent which was part of the charm of the first two.

  • tapiyuki

    Posted Nov 27, 2011 12:24 pm GMT

    to me suikoden is not just a game, but much more ...

  • stick2zero

    Posted Nov 26, 2011 6:35 pm GMT

    YAAAHOOOO!!!! I Thought the era of Suikoden is Over. And Now it's finally coming next year! And it will be release on PSP!!! Man im still shaking...... Love you Konami!

  • syam32245340

    Posted Nov 26, 2011 11:12 am GMT

    this is great news

  • Lamesy

    Posted Nov 26, 2011 10:08 am GMT

    Why is everyone saying "I've been waiting for this since 5" and "portable entry wut?!" when Suikoden Tierkreis was released for DS a few years ago? It was a pretty strong game too, so I'm not worried about portable downsizing.

  • GOG3

    Posted Nov 26, 2011 9:03 am GMT

    Too bad this game will have nothing to do with 1-5...

  • pszone

    Posted Nov 26, 2011 7:28 am GMT

    :[ plz realse number 1 and 2 for psn store pp will buy it belive it there so rare know.

  • MajinSquall

    Posted Nov 26, 2011 7:07 am GMT

    a new Suikoden great! now if only they would release the others on PSN/HD re-release in the UK as i no longer have them and finding them again is hard

  • mrboone01

    Posted Nov 26, 2011 6:45 am GMT

    Sure, they could put it on the main PS console like their successful previous games and make a fortune while giving us a worthwhile RPG for the PS3 which is few and far between, but instead will put it on the fading handheld with the smaller audience with less money to be made.

    They can keep it in Japan for all I care. Idiots.

  • SolidTy

    Posted Nov 25, 2011 10:46 pm GMT


    This is great news, but release these games in the WEST! C'mon guys, stop holding the love, there are many of us that will buy your game!

  • djimenez0628

    Posted Nov 25, 2011 9:49 pm GMT

    I have 1-3 and 5. just bought 2 today actually.

  • Yomigaeru

    Posted Nov 25, 2011 8:06 pm GMT

    Awesome, but given the PSP's dwindling support, I wouldn't be surprised if this one didn't make it outside of Japan.

    Suikoden V was awesome though, so I'm all in either way.

  • Shadow_Fire41

    Posted Nov 25, 2011 4:39 pm GMT

    Suikoden?

    first day if it comes here if i can.

  • crdeath27

    Posted Nov 25, 2011 4:36 pm GMT

    @System4Ever

    Importing it would be a great idea, if Nintendo didn't have region locking on their system to prevent a WII from North American from playing a game released in the European market. Sure, I could crack my WII to get around that, but if I have to put that much effort into it why bother paying for it?

  • tapiyuki

    Posted Nov 25, 2011 4:30 pm GMT

    finally, i have been waiting for 5 years since the 5th. this is the most amazing news of all time.

  • nocoolnamejim Site moderator

    Posted Nov 25, 2011 4:22 pm GMT

    AT. LAST.

    Now, when will the game be released stateside? This must happen and it must happen soon. I demand it.

  • BlackBaldwin

    Posted Nov 25, 2011 3:08 pm GMT

    I hear it time and again how the gaming market over in the east is suffering greatly in creative aspects and profits falling and such. But Seeing how great titles such as the tales games and now Suikoden are released but never localized here in the states or europe just darn near makes a western gamer go breserk in jealious rage. I don't mind buying only digital if I have too but not having the option at all just angers me and bewilders me all in the same...

  • burningspoonman

    Posted Nov 25, 2011 7:21 am GMT

    Seeing as how this is for PSP and the PSP is not doing well in NA, I'm not very encouraged. I can only hope that the Vita does well in NA and Konami localizes and releases this as a digital download. NA/EU UMD release would be even better, especially with all the goodies. Otherwise, looks like I'll be importing. Really want this game!

  • staranise

    Posted Nov 25, 2011 7:20 am GMT

    I wish they re-release the 1st games on PC....

  • Ovirew

    Posted Nov 25, 2011 5:30 am GMT

    I heard a few people here on Gamespot saying there hasn't been a new Suikoden in a while and they hoped they'd see one soon.

    Well, it might not be on the PS3 like many fans had hoped, but at least there is a new one that fans of that series get to look forward to.

  • clydeknightwind

    Posted Nov 25, 2011 5:01 am GMT

    Make an English version, Konami. This is me asking in a calm, clear tone. But if you don't.... Well, I won't be so calm... Let's just say napalm will be involved.

  • riou7 Site moderator

    Posted Nov 25, 2011 4:57 am GMT

    Can't wait!!!

  • bigg_p

    Posted Nov 25, 2011 3:22 am GMT

    When it comes to Suikoden, price matters not...
    Just bring that Special Version & Encylopedia to Europe, I'll gladly pay 250€ for it

  • Mugen100

    Posted Nov 25, 2011 3:15 am GMT

    Prices in Japan are much higher, as people get higher wages over there. If this came to the US you could expect the price to drop.

  • TheTenth10

    Posted Nov 25, 2011 2:58 am GMT

    what are those prices??? 77$ for a portable console game??? 122$ for a book???

  • GunBladeHero

    Posted Nov 25, 2011 2:13 am GMT

    The encyclopedia is a fan's dream come true, expensive but still, I hope Konami don't forget about the millions of fans outside of Japan.

  • vaejas

    Posted Nov 24, 2011 11:21 pm GMT

    Astonishingly expensive. I'm certainly interested in the encyclopedia, but it's probably just a matter of time before it is transcribed and translated.

  • System4Ever

    Posted Nov 24, 2011 11:16 pm GMT

    crdeath27 just import Xenoblade then? if its released in English wtf is the problem?

  • Everiez

    Posted Nov 24, 2011 10:41 pm GMT

    I haven't had my Suikoden fix in this generation so localization please?

  • crdeath27

    Posted Nov 24, 2011 10:10 pm GMT

    It will be one of the best RPG's of this generation, and will get a European release, yet they will refuse to release it in the U.S. even though it has already been translated to English.

    Oh wait, that was Xenoblade. Let's hope Konami is smarter than Nintendo.

  • somberfox

    Posted Nov 24, 2011 9:55 pm GMT

    I get the feeling the chances of a release outside Japan are slim.

  • dark_surge

    Posted Nov 24, 2011 9:42 pm GMT

    Here's hoping it turns out well.

  • Barighm

    Posted Nov 24, 2011 9:24 pm GMT

    From what I've read about this game, the only connection it has to anything Suikoden related is the title.

  • JETS-JETS-JETS posted Nov 24, 2011 8:45 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    JETS-JETS-JETS

    Posted Nov 24, 2011 8:45 pm GMT (hide)

    USA ! USA ! USA !

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