Chrono Trigger's lifetime sales have now surpassed the five million mark

Chrono Trigger surpasses 5M sales, Square Enix teases new projects.

: Chrono Trigger, a classic RPG by Square Enix, has surpassed five million lifetime sales across all platforms. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Square Enix announced upcoming projects extending beyond the game's world. Fans eagerly await a potential release on modern Nintendo platforms like the Switch. Current platforms include Super Nintendo, DS, and mobile with fan suggestions for an HD-2D remake.

Chrono Trigger, a beloved role-playing game originally released on March 11, 1995, for the Super Nintendo, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing five million copies sold globally across all platforms. This includes its original release and subsequent ports and remasters. As the game celebrates its 30th anniversary, fans recall its launch and rediscovery through new generations, played through various means, including emulation.

Square Enix, the game’s developer, announced on its official website that they plan to celebrate this milestone by launching various projects over the next year. These ventures are said to extend beyond the game's original framework, sparking speculation on whether a new Nintendo release or even a modern console version could be in the works. Despite not appearing on the current Nintendo Switch, discussions around potential future releases, such as an HD-2D remake, continue to excite the gaming community.

According to the gaming community, proposals for reviving Chrono Trigger include releasing it on contemporary platforms like the Switch or Switch 2, ideally through an HD-2D remake or at least a port. The DS version released in 2009 remains a widely cherished version, although its availability was sometimes limited. Contemporary gamers hope for a re-release, which enthusiasts believe could significantly boost sales and exposure.

Fans show strong opinions against remaking or significantly altering the game, fearing that modern adaptations may not honor the original release's spirit. Many treasures its unique art style and storytelling, features distinguishing Chrono Trigger within the JRPG (Japanese Role-Playing Game) genre. The community is quite vocal about preferring ports of the original game over a full remake, expressing particular disinterest in some remakes made by modern developers.

The gaming community’s dialogue features varying degrees of nostalgia and speculation, reflecting on the original's impact and recognizing the distinctive influence of its art and music. The challenge for Square Enix will lie in balancing innovation with retaining the essence that made Chrono Trigger an enduring classic. Recent conversations highlight hopes that future projects align with fans' expectations, catering to both longtime fans and new players.

Sources: Square Enix, mynintendonews.com, Nintendo Life

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