SERIES HISTORY
About Suikoden
The Suikoden Series began its journey in 1995 and quickly gained popularity as KONAMI's original RPG series, releasing a total of 12 titles including spin-offs in Japan. Each installment of the game featured new locations and unique characters, thoughtfully woven together storylines, and more than 108 charming allies to tell a wartime story full of grandeur.
Suikoden Series Timeline
Numbered Titles and Suikoden STAR LEAP
The tale of creation. It is said that the 27 True Runes appeared at the beginning of the world. They brighten flames, makes wind dance, nurture life, and also take it away.
The 27 True Runes are the source of all power that exists in the world. Bearers of the "27 True Runes" are granted both tremendous power and eternal life.
It follows then that wars have been fought to obtain these runes.
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S.Y. 307 Island Nations Liberation War
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A Tale of Fate, Friendship and Betrayal
The Rune of Punishment has passed through the ages cursing its bearers with great power, but at the cost of their lives. The rune finds a new host in the form of a young knight from the Island Nations. Uncover the mysteries of the cursed rune and search out the legendary 108 Stars of Destiny in the battle of a lifetime on the high seas. (Suikoden IV )
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S.Y. 450 Sun Rune War
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Tragedy and Destiny Intertwine Surrounding the Legendary Sun Rune!
In the land of Falena, a prosperous and beautiful country governed by the matriarchy and the benevolent power of the Sun Rune, civil unrest arises and the queen is forced to use the Sun Rune to quell the uprising... but at what cost? (Suikoden V )
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S.Y. 453
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A Journey of Lifelong Bonds
After mysterious forces assault his village, the hero and his friends set out on a journey with the goal of rebuilding their village. What kind of fate will be drawn by the acquaintances made...? Small adventures eventually turn into a large ambition.
Suikoden STAR LEAP Official Website
"For Our Precious One."
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S.Y. 457 Gate Rune War
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A hero's destiny is written in the Stars
As an empire falls into decline, a heroseeks out the 108 Stars of Destiny toamass a power that will shake thefoundations of history.
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars Official Website
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S.Y. 460 Dunan Unification War
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I thought if I was that strong, I could protect everyone.
A truce has been made between the Highland Kingdom and City-States of Jowstown.
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars Official Website
However, underneath this momentary peace the flames of a new war continue to smolder.
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S.Y. 475 War of the Champions
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The Battle for the True Runes is just beginning…
Three lives from opposing forces in the Grassland War hold the fate of all living things in their hands. Can these three discover the secrets of the Flame Champion, find the True Runes and fulfil their destiny to forever change history? (Suikoden III)
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Suikoden Spin-offs
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Change the fate of the world through courage and wisdom
Told through the eyes of Kyril, a young adventurer investigating the sudden appearance of hideous creatures in the Island Nations, Suikoden Tactics unfolds another perspective to the events of Suikoden IV and players will discover the secrets of the legendary Rune Cannons. (Suikoden Tactics)
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The Infinity:
The "Million Worlds" Series
The world of Suikoden is not a single realm, but one of countless parallel worlds collectively known as the Million Worlds. While the numbered titles and The Infinity: The "Million Worlds" Series depict stories set in different worlds, they are ultimately all part of the greater tapestry of the Million Worlds.
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The 108 Stars of Destiny Reunite As Evil Takes Root in a New Universe
As the epic story unfolds, a band of warriors blessed with mystical powers will fight in large scale battles against the evil that controls the land and explore parallel worlds. (Suikoden Tierkreis)
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