The release date for Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster has been revealed.
As reported by Video Games Chronicle, Bandai Namco’s SouthEast Asian Twitter account reveals the release date of September 14, 2023.
On the Bandai Namco website, they share this press release as well:
“Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia announced today that BATEN KAITOS I & II HD REMASTER, a remastered collection of both BATEN KAITOS games originally released on the Nintendo GameCube, is coming to Nintendo Switch™ on 14 September 2023.
Players will have the opportunity to discover or rediscover the emotional journeys of the BATEN KAITOS series, which features distinct card-based RPG systems that allow for split-second decisions – edging participants closer to victory. Players will take the role of a Guardian Spirit and guide each game’s protagonist and their companions through their journey.
BATEN KAITOS: ETERNAL WINGS AND THE LOST OCEAN tells the story of Kalas who, while seeking revenge for the death of his brother and grandfather, meets Xelha as both embark on a journey to defeat the Alfard Empire.
BATEN KAITOS ORIGINS takes place 20 years before the events of the first game. The story involves Sagi, a spiriter who has a connection with Guardian Spirits and is part of the Dark Service – an elite unit of the Alfard Empire. Sagi sets on a journey to clear his name after being framed, and to unveil the empire’s secrets.”
The site also shares the pre-order bonus that will come with the game. Early orders will get you access to a digital artbook, that will come with both the original game design documents from Namco’s artists in the 2000s, as well as some visuals from the remaster.
Bandai Namco seems to still be working on this bonus, as the site indicates that may release the art book at a later date. It will also be a separate app, but the finer details indicates access to the Nintendo eShop is required. So this is obviously a Nintendo Switch app. It would be interesting if this would also be available on mobile. For what it’s worth, we’re certain the dedicated Nintendo hacker community will find a way to get this art out of the platform, unless it’s already out in the wild from other releases by Namco.
Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster will be released exclusively on the Nintendo Switch. You can watch the release date trailer below.
