Software:Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster

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Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster
Promotional header for the Final Fantasy I-VI Bundle
Developer(s)Tose, Square Enix
Publisher(s)Square Enix
Artist(s)Kazuko Shibuya
Composer(s)Nobuo Uematsu
SeriesFinal Fantasy
EngineUnity
Platform(s)
Release
Genre(s)Role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player

Lua error in Module:Lang/utilities at line 332: attempt to call field '_transl' (a nil value). is a series of video game remasters of the first six installments in the Final Fantasy role-playing video game series developed by Tose[1] and Square Enix and published by Square Enix. The series includes remasters of the original versions of Final Fantasy (1987), Final Fantasy II (1988), Final Fantasy III (1990), Final Fantasy IV[lower-alpha 1] (1991), Final Fantasy V (1992), and Final Fantasy VI[lower-alpha 2] (1994), available standalone or in the Final Fantasy I-VI Bundle[lower-alpha 3] compilation. It is notably the first release of the original Final Fantasy III outside of Japan, as only the 2006 3D remake had released internationally prior to the Pixel Remaster.

The Pixel Remasters feature rearranged music supervised by original composer Nobuo Uematsu, redrawn sprite art by original artist Kazuko Shibuya, an updated user interface, additional content such as an illustration gallery and bestiary, and other enhancements. Initially released on iOS, Android, and Windows, the games had a staggered release date between July 2021 and February 2022 before all six games released together on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in April 2023 in commemoration of the franchise's 35th anniversary. The games released on Xbox Series X and Series S in September 2024. The Pixel Remaster series marks the first time the original Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy II were released for PC, as well as the debut of the first six numbered entries on Xbox consoles.

The series received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the upgraded presentation, rescored music, quality-of-life enhancements, included extras, and balancing, while criticizing its technical issues at launch, English font, and the lack of additional content featured in earlier versions. The series has sold over three million units worldwide.[2]

Content

Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "24".The Pixel Remaster series remasters the first six installments of the Final Fantasy series originally released between 1987 and 1994 on the Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Nintendo Entertainment System.[3] It marks the first international release of the original Final Fantasy III, the first release of I and II on PC, and the first widescreen release of V and VI.

An illustration gallery featuring character, monster, and concept art done by long-time series artist Yoshitaka Amano, a music player, and a bestiary of enemies encountered by players throughout the games have been implemented.[4] The subsequent Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 releases added additional gameplay enhancers such as a newly swappable classic pixel typeface for the user interface, CRT filters, the ability to toggle between the remastered soundtrack and the original compositions for each game, multipliers for the amount of experience points and gil earned after battles, a toggle for disabling random encounters, as well as a Quick Save function also able to be used within dungeons.[5][6] These features were eventually patched into the Windows and mobile releases in 2024.[7]

The Pixel Remasters lack the changes and additional content implemented in other versions of the games, most notably the dungeons, superbosses, jobs, and other bonus content featured in the Game Boy Advance versions[lower-alpha 4] and later iterations based upon them, such as Software:Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection.[8]

Development and release

The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series was announced at E3 2021 with games to be published on iOS, Android, and Microsoft Windows via Steam.[9]

Preceding the launch of the Pixel Remaster series, the prior 2010 mobile releases of Final Fantasy and II, 2014 mobile releases of V and VI, as well as their 2015 Steam iteration, were delisted from digital platforms as of July 28, 2021.[10][11] The 3D Nintendo DS remakes of Final Fantasy III and IV were retitled and remain available on digital platforms.[12]

On December 18, 2022, the 35th anniversary of the Final Fantasy franchise, Square Enix announced the Pixel Remaster series would release on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in spring 2023.[13] The console versions released on April 19, 2023, alongside the Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster -FF35th Anniversary Edition- physical collector's edition including all six games, and introduced new quality-of-life enhancements; the selection of a pixel-based font, modifiers for the encounter rate and amount of EXP, "gil", and Ability Points gained, rebalanced difficulty, and the selection between the original or remastered soundtracks.[14]

On January 30, 2024, the Steam and mobile versions were updated to include the quality-of-life features introduced in the console release with version 1.1.0.[15][16][17][18][19][20][21] On September 26, 2024, at Tokyo Game Show, all six games were released on Xbox Series X and Series S. On March 5, 2025, the PC version received the version 1.2.0 update, which mostly included UI and control improvements, as well as bug fixes.[22][23][24][25][26][27] On March 12, 2025, this update was rolled out to most other platforms.[28]

Reception

Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "24".The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series received generally positive reception. According to review aggregator Metacritic, all six remasters, as well as the compiled collection featured in the -FF35th Anniversary Edition- collectors edition, received "generally favorable" reviews for Windows,[29][30][31][32][33][34] PlayStation 4,[35] and Nintendo Switch.[36]

Critics lauded the updated presentation for the Pixel Remasters, particularly the rearranged soundtracks.

The lack of content available in prior versions was criticized. Criticism was also pointed at the original English language font.

Following the success of the Pixel Remaster series, Square Enix has considered potential re-releases of other legacy games.[37][38]

Sales

The series has sold over three million units worldwide as of September 2023.[2]

See also

  • List of Final Fantasy video games

Notes

  1. ↑ Initially titled Final Fantasy II in North America.
  2. ↑ Initially titled Final Fantasy III in North America.
  3. ↑ Also known as FINAL FANTASY I-VI Pixel Remaster Collection digitally or FINAL FANTASY I-VI Collection in physical versions.
  4. ↑ Also known as the Finest Fantasy for Advance project in Japan.

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References

  1. ↑ "TOSE developed "FINAL FANTASY Pixel Remaster". | News | TOSE CO., LTD.". https://www.tose.co.jp/en/news/2022622000519.html. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games top 3 million copies in two years" (in en). https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-games-top-3-million-copies-in-two-years. 
  3. ↑ "Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games coming soon to Steam and mobile" (in en-US). June 13, 2021. https://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-coming-soon-steam-mobile/. 
  4. ↑ Diaz, Ana (June 30, 2021). "Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster's first three games come to PC and mobile in July" (in en-US). https://www.polygon.com/22557810/square-enix-retro-final-fantasy-pixel-remake-steam. 
  5. ↑ Bankhurst, Adam (2023-04-05). "Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters: Switch and PS4 Release Dates Announced" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-pixel-remasters-switch-and-ps4-release-dates-announced. 
  6. ↑ Friscia, John (2023-04-19). "How to Boost EXP, Money Rate in Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster" (in en-US). https://www.escapistmagazine.com/how-to-boost-exp-money-rate-in-final-fantasy-pixel-remaster/. 
  7. ↑ Cryer, Hirun (2024-01-31). "Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster's PC and mobile versions finally have the same assist options as the console counterparts" (in en). https://www.gamesradar.com/final-fantasy-pixel-remasters-pc-and-mobile-versions-finally-have-the-same-assist-options-as-the-console-counterparts/. 
  8. ↑ Donaldson, Alex (July 31, 2021). "The Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are a strong effort, but there's room for improvement for the inevitable console ports" (in en). https://www.vg247.com/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-impressions-feature-review. 
  9. ↑ Bailey, Kat (June 13, 2021). "Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection Revealed - E3 2021" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-1-6-collection-revealed-e3-2021. 
  10. ↑ Lada, Jenni (July 1, 2021). "Older Final Fantasy Android and iOS Games Will Be Delisted" (in en-US). https://www.siliconera.com/older-final-fantasy-android-and-ios-games-will-be-delisted/. 
  11. ↑ Lada, Jenni (June 29, 2021). "FFV and FFVI PC Versions Will Be Delisted From Steam in July 2021" (in en-US). https://www.siliconera.com/ffv-and-ffvi-pc-versions-will-be-delisted-from-steam-in-july-2021/. 
  12. ↑ Wiseman, Liam (June 30, 2021). "Two Heavily Criticized Final Fantasy PC Ports Are Being Pulled From Steam" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-5-6-v-vi-pulled-from-steam-pixel-remaster. 
  13. ↑ Bankhurst, Adam (April 5, 2023). "Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters: Switch and PS4 Release Dates Announced" (in en). https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-pixel-remasters-switch-and-ps4-release-dates-announced. 
  14. ↑ "Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series Launches On Switch Later This Month" (in en-GB). April 5, 2023. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/04/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-series-launches-on-switch-later-this-month. 
  15. ↑ "FINAL FANTASY - Ver. 1.1.0 Update Content - Steam News" (in en). Square Enix. January 30, 2024. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1173770/view/6716622476458870414. 
  16. ↑ "FINAL FANTASY II - Ver. 1.1.0 Update Content - Steam News" (in en). Square Enix. January 30, 2024. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1173780/view/7613964883881876274. 
  17. ↑ "FINAL FANTASY III - Ver. 1.1.0 Update Content - Steam News" (in en). Square Enix. January 30, 2024. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1173790/view/5942003339246689542. 
  18. ↑ "FINAL FANTASY IV - Ver. 1.1.0 Update Content - Steam News" (in en). Square Enix. January 30, 2024. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1173800/view/6413755401140085712. 
  19. ↑ "FINAL FANTASY V - Ver. 1.1.0 Update Content - Steam News" (in en). Square Enix. January 30, 2024. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1173810/view/7130953642943934413. 
  20. ↑ "FINAL FANTASY VI - Ver. 1.1.0 Update Content - Steam News" (in en). Square Enix. January 30, 2024. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1173820/view/7002601053202136465. 
  21. ↑ Jody Macgregor (January 31, 2024). "Two years after release, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters on Steam finally achieve feature-parity with the console versions" (in en). PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/two-years-after-release-the-final-fantasy-pixel-remasters-on-steam-finally-achieve-feature-parity-with-the-console-versions/. 
  22. ↑ "FINAL FANTASY - Ver1.2.0 Update Content - Steam News" (in en). Square Enix. March 5, 2025. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1173770/view/601890524829319173. 
  23. ↑ "FINAL FANTASY II - Ver1.2.0 Update Content - Steam News" (in en). Square Enix. March 5, 2025. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1173780/view/541094366788190815. 
  24. ↑ "FINAL FANTASY III - Ver1.2.0 Update Content - Steam News" (in en). Square Enix. March 5, 2025. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1173790/view/564735827901415428. 
  25. ↑ "FINAL FANTASY IV - Ver1.2.0 Update Content - Steam News" (in en). Square Enix. March 5, 2025. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1173800/view/539966029952974849. 
  26. ↑ "FINAL FANTASY V - Ver1.2.0 Update Content - Steam News" (in en). Square Enix. March 5, 2025. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1173810/view/708851015406845963. 
  27. ↑ "FINAL FANTASY VI - Ver1.2.0 Update Content - Steam News" (in en). Square Enix. March 5, 2025. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1173820/view/705473316618502148. 
  28. ↑ "Notice of FINAL FANTASY PIXEL REMASTER Updates" (in en). Square Enix, Inc.. March 12, 2025. https://www.square-enix-games.com/en_US/documents/notice-of-final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-updates. 
  29. ↑ "Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster for PC critic reviews" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster/critic-reviews/. 
  30. ↑ "Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster for PC critic reviews" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/final-fantasy-ii-pixel-remaster/critic-reviews/. 
  31. ↑ "Final Fantasy III Pixel Remaster for PC critic reviews" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/final-fantasy-iii-pixel-remaster/critic-reviews/. 
  32. ↑ "Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster for PC critic reviews" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/final-fantasy-iv-pixel-remaster/critic-reviews/. 
  33. ↑ "Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster for PC critic reviews" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/final-fantasy-v-pixel-remaster/critic-reviews/. 
  34. ↑ "Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster for PC critic reviews" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/final-fantasy-vi-pixel-remaster/critic-reviews/. 
  35. ↑ "Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster: FF35th Anniversary Edition for PlayStation 4 critic reviews" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-ff35th-anniversary/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4. 
  36. ↑ "Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster: FF35th Anniversary Edition for Nintendo Switch critic reviews" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-ff35th-anniversary/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch. 
  37. ↑ Macgregor, Jody (July 10, 2023). "Following the success of Final Fantasy's Pixel Remasters, Square Enix is considering more old games" (in en). PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/following-the-success-of-final-fantasys-pixel-remasters-square-enix-is-considering-more-old-games/. 
  38. ↑ Adam, Khayl (July 9, 2023). "Square Enix Plotting More Retro Revivals After Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Success" (in en-GB). https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/07/square-enix-plotting-more-retro-revivals-after-final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-success. 

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