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In a recent post on Twitter, Square Enix revealed that it will be marking Chrono Trigger’s 30th anniversary by revisiting the cult classic RPG in 2025. Although Square has yet to reveal any precise details, it seems that these celebrations will “go beyond the game world,” perhaps suggesting in-person events like exhibitions or concerts.

Post translation: Today marks the 30th anniversary of Chrono Trigger’s release in 1995. This timeless masterpiece, which transcends generations and is still talked about today, was born from a dream project by Dragon Quest’s Yuji Horii, Dragon Ball’s Akira Toriyama, and Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of Final Fantasy. To mark the 30th anniversary, we will be launching various projects this year that go beyond the game world, to express our gratitude to everyone who has played Chrono Trigger so far. The latest information will be posted on the Square Enix Official X and ChronoTriggerPR accounts, so please look forward to it.

Although it was originally released on the Super Famicom in Japan on March 11, 1995, Chrono Trigger has subsequently been released on later consoles and is currently readily available on Steam and iOS/Android. However, Square Enix’s cryptic announcement has been met by calls for the game to be playable on modern consoles like Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PS5. It remains to be seen what Square Enix decides to do to mark the anniversary of this beloved RPG.

In other news, developers and fans alike have been sharing their memories of the game on Japanese social media today, and the game has shot up to No.4 on the Japanese Apple App store.

Square Enix will be revisiting Chrono Trigger in several projects in 2025 to mark game's 30th anniversary - AUTOMATON WEST

Square Enix have revealed that they will be launching various Chrono Trigger projects this year that "go beyond the game world."

automaton-media.com

 

[Myths]

Let me know when it’s a remake in the DQVIII art style.

 

[Barakov]

Man, I don't know. Chrono Trigger is one of favorite games of all time but if they're not going all in on something substantial that is done in house I'd rather they leave alone. I'd be down for a 2D-HD remake, though.

If this is just stuff that outside of a new game, then it's whatever for me.

 

[mèx]

Yeah, I hope they stick to celebrating it and that's it.

The game is perfect as is. The new content they added to the DS version was hot garbage.

 

[envyzeal]

Just Port it to modern consoles. Game’s already on Steam and Mobile. Then you can stick to cafes, shirts, concerts and everything related that they’ll probably announcing.

 

[GymWolf]

10 episodes remake confirmed then? I would not expect anything less from modern square.

 

[BennyBlanco]

Only thing I would be interested in from modern SE is a 2dHD remake

 

[Mr Hyde]

It's crazy that they haven't ported it to Switch yet. The game would definitely perform well there. Feels like SE is leaving money at the table here. .

 

[Fabieter]

10 episodes remake confirmed then? I would not expect anything less from modern square.

Dq 3 remake begs to differ and everyone would be totally happy with that remake style for CT

 

[WhiteWaterM00se]

As I posted yesterday, I think this is the Octopath level reveal on April 2nd

 

[Gp1]

Please don't

 

[sigmaZ]

 

[zokie]

Sale happening now on ios and andriod platforms
Steam sale on March 14th JST with 75% off


" The first part of the 30th anniversary project, "CHRONO TRIGGER Music Special Live Stream" will be streamed The exquisite melodies that adorn the masterpieces will be streamed live on YouTube! Enjoy the masterpieces together in a live stream Scheduled to run from 12:00 on Friday, March 14th to around 21:00 on Saturday, March 15th " - translated by A.I



Mr Sakaguchi celebrates CT 30th anniversary

 

[justiceiro]

Lmao, it's not available in any modern console? For real?

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

Maybe a remake?

One can only dream.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Just make Chrono Break. If the game is so timeless, perfect and any other buzzword why do people want it to be remade?

 

[poodaddy]

Just make Chrono Break. If the game is so timeless, perfect and any other buzzword why do people want it to be remade?

It is certainly timeless, perfect, and all those buzzwords, and I don't want it remade. I don't trust modern Square Enix at all with it, and they fuck up everything they touch. It's crazy that there's not a definitive port of it on Switch though, I mean it's like Square doesn't want money.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

It is certainly timeless, perfect, and all those buzzwords, and I don't want it remade. I don't trust modern Square Enix at all with it, and they fuck up everything they touch. It's crazy that there's not a definitive port of it on Switch though, I mean it's like Square doesn't want money.

Just needs a Remaster at best. Tired of these games with critical acclaim needing PS5 graphics because people are too cowardly to admit they don't like sprites.

 

[poodaddy]

Just needs a Remaster at best. Tired of these games with critical acclaim needing PS5 graphics because people are too cowardly to admit they don't like sprites.

Agreed. The sprites in these classic games are absolutely beautiful, and are art of their time. I can't stand the idea that they need to be "updated for modern audiences." Noone would dare update a Van Gogh, so why would we update these classic titles? Just give the option of an orchestral arrangement, maybe a bunch of cool goodies in the menu like behind the scenes stuff, interviews, music player, art book, character glossary, what have you, but the game itself shouldn't be altered by modern developers. It deserves to be as it was, nothing to fix.

 

[dragonyeuw]

HD-2D remake you cowards!

 

[Magic Carpet]

Square Enix games have become like socks with holes in them. Elastic all used up and big toe sticking out the end.
It's time I put these old worn out games in the trash.

 

[JORMBO]

Gamers: 2d-HD remake
SE: Best we can do is some music

 

[Little Mac]

I'd be down for a 2D-HD remake, though.

That’s all I want. HD2D remakes of Chrono Trigger, Symphony of the Night, Pokémon Red/Green.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

Chrono Trigger Legends for iOS and Android.

Chrono Trigger characters in Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

Ayla outfit for Forspoken

 

[Thabass]

I would like more figures for the Chrono series. It's very weird to me that they haven't done any ancillary products for Chrono, it feels like a marketing just not tapped into...

 

[struggler_guts]

Guys this is obviously about merch and shit, no actual games

 

[TintoConCasera]

Leave it be, game is perfect as is.

 

[Phobos Base]

Never understood why they didn't just release it for current or previous gen consoles. We don't need a full remake, just a few QoL features like in the FF remasters.

 

[Celcius]

I hope they give it the Star Ocean 2 Remake treatment

 

[Chuck Berry]