Indie developer Nine Circle announced on the 28th that they are working on a remaster of 'The War of Genesis Gaiden: Rhapsody of the Zephyr' (hereinafter 'Rhapsody of the Zephyr'). Nine Circle is an indie studio primarily composed of developers who worked on the original 'The War of Genesis' series.

Released in 1998, 'Rhapsody of the Zephyr' is the third entry in 'The War of Genesis' series and its first gaiden title. Set 50 years after the 'Genesis War', it follows the revenge-fueled journey of the protagonist, 'Cyrano Bernstein'. At the time of its release, it was highly acclaimed for its graphical fidelity, atmospheric soundtrack, and dense, compelling narrative.

This upcoming 'Rhapsody of the Zephyr Remaster' is being developed through an IP licensing agreement with Line Games, the current rights holder of 'The War of Genesis' series. Through this deal, Nine Circle has secured the rights to develop and service the remaster.

The remastered version aims to preserve the mood and narrative of the original while modernizing the experience. Upgrades include HD resolution support with improved image quality, widescreen compatibility, full voice acting for key events, faster character movement, adjusted encounter rates, and a new mini-map for better quality of life.

Notably, Nine Circle is collaborating with Meerkat Games—the developers behind 'The War of Genesis Mobile: Asura Project'—to introduce voice acting that was absent in the original. They are also working closely with Choi Yeon-kyu, the original creator of 'The War of Genesis' and current narrative director for the mobile title, to review scripts and settings, ensuring better storytelling and tighter IP consistency.

Furthermore, Cho Young-gi, the former CTO of Softmax and the original director and lead programmer of 'Rhapsody of the Zephyr', is directly involved. His participation is intended to ensure the remaster respects the identity of the original while offering a polished, modern reconstruction.

'Rhapsody of the Zephyr Remaster' is slated for a PC release, including Steam, next year. A crowdfunding campaign will kick off on Tumblbug on December 1st at 8:00 PM. You can find more details on the official Tumblbug page once the funding begins.