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幻想水滸伝 STAR LEAP
Suikoden STAR LEAP launched in Japan on August 7, 2026, as a free-to-play RPG for iOS and Android, with a Steam release planned for a later date. The game has earned high praise from longtime fans, and Konami has published fan content guidelines that allow monetized video for individual creators.
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Suikoden STAR LEAP is the first mobile game and the first free-to-play title in the Suikoden series. Konami announced the platform and regional release order on June 22, 2026, with Japan getting iOS and Android first, followed by a worldwide mobile release and then a Steam release. Pre-registration opened on the App Store and Google Play on July 1, limited to Japan. The Japanese launch date was confirmed for August 7, with the international date still unannounced.
The game is a canonical prequel set in Solar Year 453, four years before the original 1995 Suikoden. It follows a village chief's child who, after an attack by a mysterious organization, sets out with companions Hisui, Seileen, and Shapur to rebuild the village. The story centers on the Rune of Change, one of the 27 True Runes, and the 108 Stars. The game features pixel-art graphics, timeline-based battles, a war mode with real-time strategy elements, and a home base where players can gather characters, strengthen weapons, cook meals, and resolve companion requests.
Konami revealed four new characters with voice actors: Avery (Shouta Aoi), Belladonna (Saya Kinoshita), Yume (Yuka Iguchi), and Lual (Akari Kito). On August 6, the company announced that the protagonist of the original Gensou Suikoden would appear as a playable gacha character with the title Heir of Liberation, a direct hook for series veterans. The game launched on August 7 and has received positive feedback from longtime fans, who say it feels like the classic Suikoden. On August 12, Konami published fan content guidelines allowing individual creators to post monetized gameplay videos and streams, while restricting video posting on X and Discord to screenshots only.
Key facts
- Launch date (Japan)
- August 7, 2026, for iOS and Android ↗
- Platforms
- iOS and Android first in Japan, worldwide mobile later, then Steam worldwide ↗
- Monetization
- Free-to-play with item-based monetization ↗
- Setting
- Solar Year 453, four years before the original Suikoden ↗
- Story focus
- The Rune of Change, one of the 27 True Runes, and the 108 Stars ↗
- Original protagonist
- Appears as a playable gacha character with the title Heir of Liberation ↗
- Fan content guidelines
- Published August 12, 2026; allow monetized video for individuals, but only screenshots on X and Discord ↗
- Reception
- Longtime fans praise it as a faithful return to the series' roots ↗
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Aug 13
KONAMI has published official guidelines for video posting and derivative works related to Suikoden STAR LEAP, the latest entry in the Suikoden series. The guidelines, released on August 12, 2026, state that the company welcomes content creation by customers, including gameplay videos, live streams, and fan activities such as fan fiction and fan art. For individual creators, video posting is allowed without restrictions on monetization, provided the content does not involve extracting only audio, excessive editing, or content that violates public order and morals. However, on platforms like X and Discord, only screenshots may be posted, not videos. Fan fiction, illustrations, and physical objects are permitted for non-commercial purposes within the scope of fan activity. These permissions apply only to individuals; corporations and organizations must contact KONAMI through an inquiry form. Suikoden STAR LEAP launched on August 7, 2026, as a free-to-play RPG for iOS and Android, with a Steam release planned for a later date.
Aug 10
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Aug 10
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.
Aug 7
Konami announced on August 6 that the protagonist of the original Gensou Suikoden will appear in the new mobile RPG Gensou Suikoden STAR LEAP. The character, bearing the title Heir of Liberation, is the protagonist as they appeared in Gensou Suikoden I. At maximum enhancement, the character can deal massive damage with powerful all-attacks and secret arts, and can greatly strengthen their own attack power through individuality. The announcement came during the official program Gensou Suikoden Live vol. 7: Pre-Release Special for Gensou Suikoden STAR LEAP. The game launched on August 7 for iOS and Android in Japan, with a Steam version and overseas release undecided. STAR LEAP is a free-to-play title and the first mobile game in the series, set in Solar Year 453 in the same world as previous entries. It depicts a new story of the 108 Stars centered on the Rune of Change, one of the 27 True Runes. The protagonist, a village chief's child, sets out with companions Hisui, Seileen, and Shapur to restore their village after an attack by a mysterious organization. The game features pixel-art graphics, timeline-based battles, and a war mode with real-time strategy elements.
Aug 5
Konami announced that Suikoden: Star Leap will launch in Japan on August 7 for iOS and Android. The game is also planned for PC via Steam, but the Japanese release starts on mobile only. The English account has not yet given an international date. The story is set before the first Suikoden and after Suikoden V.
Aug 3
Konami Digital Entertainment announced on August 3 that Gensou Suikoden STAR LEAP, the new mobile RPG in the Gensou Suikoden series, will launch for iOS and Android in Japan on August 7. The game is free-to-play with item-based monetization. The PC (Steam) version and the global version for iOS and Android will have their release dates announced at a later time. The story is set in Solar Calendar year 453, four years before the first Gensou Suikoden, and follows a protagonist who, after a mysterious enemy attacks a lakeside village east of the Scarlet Moon Empire, decides to rebuild the village and journey with companions. The game features a timeline turn-based battle system, including a war mode familiar to the series, and a home base where players can gather characters, strengthen weapons, cook meals to deepen bonds, and resolve requests from companions. Four new characters were revealed with voice actors: Avery (Shouta Aoi), Belladonna (Saya Kinoshita), Yume (Yuka Iguchi), and Lual (Akari Kito). A pre-release program, Gensou Suikoden Live Vol.7, is scheduled for August 6 at 20:00 on Konami's official YouTube channel.
Jul 1
Konami began accepting pre-registrations for Genso Suikoden STAR LEAP on the App Store and Google Play on July 1, 2026. The mobile title is the first smartphone entry in the Suikoden series, which debuted in 1995. Pre-registration is currently limited to Japan, with global details to come later. The story centers on the Rune of Change and the 27 True Runes.
Jun 22
Konami Digital Entertainment announced on June 22 the platform and regional release order for Genso Suikoden Star Leap, a new free-to-play RPG in the Suikoden series. The game will launch first on iOS and Android in Japan, followed by a worldwide iOS and Android release, and finally a Steam release worldwide. The title is a canonical prequel set in Solar Year 453, four years before the original 1995 game, and follows a new protagonist and the 108 Stars. New companions can be obtained for free, with additional characters from past titles appearing through gacha and events. The staggered release order was chosen to ensure stable gameplay tailored to each region and device, according to the official announcement. Development is in its final stages, and the team is working to announce a release date soon. The game is the first mobile entry in the series and the first free-to-play title in the franchise.