Konami is scheduling a lengthy livestream dedicated to Suikoden for next week, specifically on August 5th. This event matters because it might reveal new developments for the franchise, which has been quietly making a comeback.
The livestream will start quite early for viewers in the US, kicking off at 4:00 a.m. PT / 7:00 a.m. ET. European fans can tune in at a more reasonable 12 pm BST or 1 pm CEST. It will run for an impressive one hour and 30 minutes, which suggests Konami has plenty to share.
Given the duration, one might wonder: will there be new announcements or updates about the favorite series? Konami has expressed interest in reviving the franchise, starting with the Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster, which launched earlier this year in March. Those remasters were well-received, so there’s talk about whether more remasters, like Suikoden 3 and Suikoden 4, might follow.
Of course, it’s easy to get ahead of ourselves. The stream might focus on other things as well. For example, Konami is working on a mobile game called Suikoden Star Leap, which is expected to release “soon.” It’s quite likely that the broadcast will include some news or gameplay from this project.
Why does this all matter? Suikoden fans have been waiting for a while to see if the series will regain momentum. Could this livestream be the start of something bigger? I’m curious to see if Konami will surprise us with a brand-new mainline game or focus solely on remasters and mobile content.
What are your hopes for this Suikoden livestream? Do you think we’ll get a new game announcement or just updates on the remasters and mobile title? Feel free to share your thoughts below. I’m eager to hear your thoughts.
