At Nintendo’s previous Direct in February, Bandai Namco revealed that they will release Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster at some point later this year on Switch.
Now, in an update, it has been confirmed that this two-in-one collection will be launched September 14, 2023. As part of this announcement, Bandai Namco released a new trailer. As we mentioned before, this game is based on Monolith Soft’s earlier works (Xenoblade series).
Contains Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and its predecessor Baten Kaitos Origins (known as Baten Kaitos II: Beginning of the Wings and the Heir of the Gods in Japan). Here’s a little about what else you can expect:
Players will have the opportunity to discover or rediscover emotional journeys Baten Kaitos series featuring various card-based RPG systems that allow for split-second decisions that bring participants closer to victory. Players will take on the role of guardian spirit and guide each game’s protagonists 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 they both embark on a journey to defeat the Alphard Empire.
– Baten Kaito Origintakes place 20 years before the events of the first game. The story involves Sagi, a spirit associated with the Guardian Spirits who is part of the Dark Service, an elite unit of the Alphard Empire. Sagi sets out on a journey to clear his name after being framed and discover the secrets of the empire.