Square Enix announced the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series is now available for Xbox Series X|S and PC via Windows. All six Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games are available separately or in the I – VI Bundle.
Watch the announcement trailer below:
Moreover, Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection will receive a wide retail release on October 8 for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. A physical release of Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster was not confirmed for the Xbox Series X|S version.
Previously, Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection sold almost instantly at retail when it initially launched. Square Enix will release the collection once more at retailers in North America and Europe for $74.99. In addition, it will be available in the Square Enix Store, and pre-orders are available now at retail.
In Final Weapon’s review of the series, we stated the series “strongly preserve[s] the 35-year-long legacy of Final Fantasy with resounding success”.
Here’s an overview of the collection, via Square Enix:
Overview
The games that inspired a generation come to life once more, in the ultimate 2D pixel remaster!
Enjoy universally updated 2D pixel graphics and the beautifully rearranged soundtrack.
Gameplay is improved with modernized UI, and extras such as a bestiary, illustration gallery and music player allow further immersion into the world of the game.
- Final Fantasy – Earth, fire, water, wind… The light that once shone within the four Crystals was lost. Become the Warriors of Light, restore power to the Crystals and save the world.
- Final Fantasy II – Four youths are orphaned in the war between the Palamecian Empire and the rebel army. Beautiful and tragic twists of fate await the party as they form new friendships.
- Final Fantasy III – With the power of light nearly eclipsed by the power of darkness, only the crystals’ four chosen adventurers can save the world.
- Final Fantasy IV – The Kingdom of Baron begins to attack the surrounding countries. Cecil the dark knight joins forces with Kain the dragoon, Rosa the white mage, Rydia the summoner, and more to fight against Baron.
- Final Fantasy V – When the crystals that balance the world are threatened, the king hastens to the rescue…only to go missing. A young man and his Chocobo find themselves drawn toward friends that will change their destiny.
- Final Fantasy VI – After the War of the Magi, magic disappeared from the world. A thousand years later, a woman with mysterious powers is found.
