Square Enix has announced that the Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary: The Crystal Edition album will be released on vinyl and CD on January 6, 2027. The Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary: The Crystal Edition album includes one track from each mainline Final Fantasy game, and the vinyl and CD variants are available to pre-order now in Japan.
Here’s an overview of the new album, via Square Enix’s product page:
40 Years of Captivating Melodies
Since the series’ inception, FINAL FANTASY has given rise to countless songs that have captured the hearts of gamers worldwide. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, we’ve compiled a musical odyssey consisting of an iconic track from each mainline title in the series─from the first FINAL FANTASY through FINAL FANTASY XVI. Whether it be the first steps on an epic journey, the act of bonding with your friends, battles with nigh insurmountable odds, or emotional farewells, the music of FINAL FANTASY has not only helped bring incredible scenes to life, it has provided generations of players with everlasting memories. Now you can make those memories come rushing back with 16 of the best songs FINAL FANTASY has to offer.
Square Enix previously opened its Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary website with links to websites for each mainline entry in the franchise. The website is being updated over time with news and updates for upcoming events. Fans can expect new games and experiences for the series, including Final Fantasy XIV Evercold, Final Fantasy Resonance, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Final Fantasy VII Revelation will release on April 8, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
