Genso Suikoden STAR LEAP launches August 7 on iOS/Android in Japan

STAR LEAP is billed as a brand-new canonical entry in the Genso Suikoden franchise and the series’ first mobile-native title. The game centers on the “Mark of Change” — named in materials as the true crest — and introduces a fresh roster of 108 Stars for the new story. Konami published a release PV and streamed “Genso Suikoden Live” Vol.7 as the launch program; the broadcast included early details on the first in-game events and multiple launch campaigns.

The game’s presentation pairs evolved pixel art with orchestral-style sound design, according to Konami’s announcement. Konami describes the visuals as a significant evolution of the series’ classic dot-pixel look while keeping strong musical support for dramatic scenes. The company also positions STAR LEAP explicitly as part of the official Suikoden timeline rather than a spin-off.

In-game events will include standalone story scenarios that let players control protagonists who do not appear as main leads in the core campaign. Konami named the initial limited event “Under the Banner of the Liberation Army,” where players can take the field as Odessa Silverberg, leader of the Liberation Army. The publisher says these events will present stories that previous Suikoden entries and the STAR LEAP main scenario did not cover. Konami lists the first event as “coming soon” and promises follow-up notices with exact implementation timing.

To celebrate launch, Konami opened a signed shikishi (autograph board) campaign featuring voice actors from the title. The campaign runs through August 17 at 23:59 JST. Entry requires three social steps: follow the official STAR LEAP X account (@GensoSuikodenSP), follow the series’ official X account (@GensoSuikoden), and repost the specified campaign tweet. Konami has staggered campaign postings beginning August 7 and continuing across August 8, per the release.

A compact series recap in Konami’s materials notes that Genso Suikoden debuted in Japan in 1995 and that the franchise has grown to 11 released titles including mainline and side entries. Each Suikoden game traditionally features a large ensemble cast — Konami emphasizes more than 108 distinctive characters across its entries — and layered, war-themed narratives. STAR LEAP aims to add a new 108-star tale to that lineage.