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Suikoden STAR LEAP to Launch on Mobile in Japan on August 7

The free-to-play title revives core Suikoden systems, confirms returning series characters, and leaves global, PC and English release plans unannounced.

Overview

  • Konami confirmed that Suikoden STAR LEAP will launch for iOS and Android in Japan on August 7, 2026 with App Store and Google Play product pages already live.
  • A pre-launch Suikoden Live broadcast is scheduled for August 6, 2026 at 20:00 JST on Konami’s official Japanese YouTube channel to mark the release.
  • Konami describes STAR LEAP as a new Suikoden entry built around 108 Stars and the Rune of Change, using retro dot-sprite visuals and turn-based command battles.
  • Several legacy characters have been confirmed in the game, including Viktor, Flik, Odessa, Tengaar and Hix, and the title features a large voiced cast and new character designs.
  • Konami says the Japan mobile launch is the first step in a staggered rollout with global mobile and Windows (Steam) releases and English localization to be announced later, a schedule that will shape fan reaction to the free-to-play format.