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09/02/2023

Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster: Q&A

Q. What is Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster?

BATEN KAITOS™ I & II HD REMASTER is a remaster of Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and Baten Kaitos Origins, both of which were released on the Nintendo GameCube about 20 years ago.

Developed with the goal of delivering the story of "Baten Kaitos" in a way that is more accessible for the current generation of customers, while staying true to the GameCube version, the game features upgraded graphics, improved usability, and quality of life improvements that will enhance the experience of the original work.

 

Q. What enhancements were made to this version of the game?

The visual quality of the game has been improved, including the UI and graphics for the main characters and objects in the field.

In addition to stabilising the frame rate, "Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster” introduces new features such as encounters-off, auto-battle, skip cutscenes, and auto-save to make it even more accessible to new players.

 

Q. Is there any content added or deleted?

There is no additional content for this title. This is a remastered title that combines two games, Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and Baten Kaitos Origins into one title.

 

Q. What languages are Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster available in?

Both games feature voice over in Japanese.

Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean is available with subtitles in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.

Baten Kaitos Origins is available with subtitles only in English.  

 

Q. What is the spec information for this title?

Based on the GameCube version, this title supports improved aspect ratios and has enhanced graphic expression. Please refer to the table below for the detailed specification information on this title.

  • Screen Resolution: TV Mode at 1920x1080 (*works at up to 2K resolution)
  • Frame Rate: 30fps* (variable frame rate)
  • Compatibility: Nintendo Switch Lite
  • Online functions – (#players): N/A
  • Offline functions – Paid service: N/A
  • Paid DLC: N/A
  • Game file size: 8GB
  • microSD/SDHC/SDXC memory card required: x
  • Number of saved data:
    • Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean: 30
    • Baten Kaitos Origins: 30

 

*Framerate is subject to fluctuations depending on gameplay condition. It should be noted that during performance demanding scenes, a decrease in framerate may occur.

Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster

Release Date:
Description:

Wings of the Heart Take Flight Once More 

Unearth the mysteries of the skies above and reclaim the lost ocean below in two timeless RPGs, remastered in HD.

Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and Baten Kaitos Origins are back with improved graphics and new features to aid game progression, making them even more accessible for new players. 

Platforms:
Switch