Working Designs always produced great translations. Not sure why they feel the need to redo it, unless they're looking to add even more story elements.

Two reasons I can think of for a complete re-write. The first are the dated pop references WD is (in)famous for inserting into the games. The second is merely a matter of licensing issues, as WD no longer exists. (They are now known as Gaijinworks.)

I have faith that XSEED will give us a quality translation. I've been impressed with the translations on limited number of their titles that I've played.

What's a scrpit? Sorry, but I just had to ask.

@Rabite: Either that was a silly remark, or you didn't read. In case it's the second option: Scrpit isn't a word. I was pointing out a spelling error. If it's the first option: LOL.

I'm glad to hear there will be a new translation. I liked the one by Working Designs, but I hope they remove those pop culture references. Not only are they dated now, but I think they were silly and forced back when they were timely.

@Ganjookie: Actually, Lunar: SSSC's script was an update of the original Lunar's script. While Working Designs translated both, the original Lunar's English translation didn't contain the pop culture references that Lunar: SSSC's translation did. Additionally, Lunar: SSSC's Japanese script was altered from that of the original Lunar.

I'm basically saying, the version you're talking about is already an alteration. I fail to see what's the harm in doing it again, especially if this new translation is actually closer to Lunar: SSSC's Japanese script.

I beat lunar twice and I don't remember any pop culture references

It seems like this game gets worse with every re-release. Sure the PSX version looked a lot better and had that extra dungeon at the end, but they took away Alex's magic abilities and I liked the original ending better. Plus, Alex would NEVER say, "Oh my God" since they all believe in a Goddess who he knows personally!!!

And then the GBA, ugh.

Maybe XSeed will pull it out though. They've done some good work in the past and Working Designs was getting a little silly with their translations by the time they got to Playstation. But the visual redesign still gives me the creeps.

I'm stoked I still have the original Silver Star and Eternal Blue for Sega CD. Working Designs had a crushing localization team. Xseed... not so much. I'm crossing my fingers, but it seems somewhat illogical to remake a game and then remove a large part of what made the game incredible in the first place.

I feel left out after wading through Final Fantasies, Suikodens, Tales, SMT's and whatnot without touching Lunar. Forgive me!