Chrono Trigger’s big new update is here a day early
Apparently, someone at Square Enix remembered Chrono Trigger exists, and so a freshJapanese trailerhas dropped that outlines a substantial incoming update that’s expected to land on mobile and PC this Friday. The sharp eyes atGematsu reported on the trailer’s existenceearly this morning, and the video covers what fans can expect when the update lands later this week.
The above video details that fullscreen support is expected, up to 21:9, along with additional save slot support (bumped up to 20) and improved touchscreen controls. An auto-battle speed boost is also included, allowing players to speed auto-battles up to 1.5x, which should help to alleviate some of the game’s grind. Smartphone users can also expect the addition of an Extras section, just like the menu that can be found in all of the newFinal Fantasy pixel remasters, which houses additions like an in-game music player and image gallery.
So it would seem Square Enix has finally gotten around to improving Chrono Trigger, not only on mobile but also on PC. This is significant since Chrono Triggerhasn’t been updated on the Play Store in two years, withthe last PC update dating back to four years ago. While it’s great to see Square hasn’t forgotten about Chrono Trigger, this gigantic gap in support across systems is painfully apparent, calling into question whether Square’s classic games are worth buying when support is this mediocre. Still, Square is finally doing the right thing and is updating the existing copies of Chrono Trigger instead of releasing new copies, as it did with all of its Final Fantasy pixel remasters, so perhaps the company is actually learning from its mistakes.
So here’s hoping things turn out swell on Friday when Chrono Trigger’s latest and greatest update lands on Android, iOS, and Steam.
UPDATE: 2022/03/10 08:45 EST BY MATTHEW SHOLTZ
Square Enix finally updates Chrono Trigger across mobile and PC
Yesterday we learned that Square Enix would be bringing a substantial update to Chrono Trigger across mobile and PC on Friday. Well, even though today isn’t Friday, that update is now out, bringing fullscreen support to the title a little early, along with improved touch controls (yes, controller support is still here), improved Auto Battle speeds, an increase in save slots to 20, along with a few bug fixes.
The mobile version’s update also sees the inclusion of an Extras tag (much like the ones found in the new Final Fantasy pixel remasters) that contains Movies, Illustrations, Sound, and an Ending Log, which open up to the player once the game is beaten.
All in all, today’s update is a welcome one, especially since it arrived a day early. Fullscreen support is a definite boon for phones and tablets alike, and the improved battle speeds should alleviate some of the game’s grind. Best of all, it would appear the title is on sale for half-off, bringing the $9.99 price tag down to $4.99 on the Play Store. So if you’ve yet to play Chrono Trigger, or have been itching for a replay of the classic JRPG but weren’t hot on the previous version’spillarboxing, then today’s update should easily appeal.
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