Back in September 2023, GameCube card-based RPG duologyBaten Kaitosmade its way back to a Nintendo platform with thelaunchofBaten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster. While it may have been easy to miss last night’sannouncement, the collection is now available on Steam.
TheSteam dropof the remastered set — which includesBaten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost OceanandBaten Kaitos Origins— is priced at $49.99. Those who pick it up between now and July 1 will get upgraded to the Month 1 Edition, which packs the games with a digital art book. As Bandai Namco details, the art book includes “concept art, character designs, historical documents, and the latest visuals” for both games. All of the content within is in Japanese.
Baten Kaitosseries character designer Nakaba Higurashi whipped up a new illustration to commemorate the Steam release.
In addition to updated visuals, the remastered versions of theBaten Kaitosgames add in some progression-focused features for those who just want to experience the story. There’s the ability to turn on No Encounters so you can sail through the game without having to worry about battles. If you want to fight but don’t want battles to impede progress, there’s also an Instant KO setting that lets you defeat enemies in a single attack.
Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remasteris 10 percent off on Steam for a limited time, so if you want to grab it now, you can do so for $44.99.
