In the company’s 43rd annual shareholders meeting, Square Enix revealed that it’s considering more remasters following the success of Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster on consoles this year. A shareholder received an official response on this matter following an inquiry about Xenogears.
When asked about remasters of past Square Enix titles, the company said various ideas are being considered within the company. Square Enix can’t share specific information about the new titles, but the company hopes the shareholder and fans look forward to future announcements. Although the statement did not confirm a remaster of Xenogears or any other specific titles, it’s safe to assume that Square Enix will release more remasters in the future. One of these remasters/remakes includes Star Ocean: The Second Story R, a new 3D remake of Star Ocean: The Second Story with HD-2D elements.
The relevant excerpt may be found below, via VGC:
More Square Enix Remasters Considered
Shareholder: “Final Fantasy I – VI Pixel Remaster has been well received. Are there plans to remaster other past titles? Personally, I would like to play Xenogears.”
Square Enix: “We will refrain from sharing information about new titles, but we are considering various ideas within the company and hope that you will look forward to forthcoming announcements.”
Fans may also look forward to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy. Players will control Cloud, Aerith, Tifa, Barret, Red XIII, and Yuffie as the “unknown journey” continues. A vast world awaits as the party attempts to determine Sephiroth’s motives and ultimately change their fate.
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, a mobile remake of the original Final Fantasy VII compilation, is also coming soon. A closed beta test is live until July 13 for participants with Android devices in the United States and Canada. Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will be available for both iOS and Android worldwide.
