Square Enix surprise-launched Chrono Trigger on Steam this morning, and fans can now play the classic RPG on the PC for the first time.
Chrono Trigger was originally released for the Super NES in 1995, and was created by a “Dream Team” of developers that included Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of the Final Fantasy series; the creator of the Dragon Quest series; and Akira Toriyama, a manga artist who created the characters for Dragon Quest. This new version of the game will include the enhancements from the portable re-releases, but it’ll retain Chrono Trigger’s signature 16-bit art style:
Features
- Two Extra Dungeons – Includes the mysterious “Dimensional Vortex” dungeon and “Lost Sanctum” dungeon that first appeared in the Nintendo DS and mobile releases.
- Updated Graphics and Sound – While keeping the atmosphere of the original, this version features optimized visuals designed for modern PCs and a re-recorded soundtrack under the supervision of original composer Yasunori Mitsuda.
- Updated Controls – Optimized PC experience that supports both controller and mouse/keyboard configuration.
- New Autosave Feature – Automatically saves while still featuring the original title’s Save Point function.
A new trailer celebrating Chrono Trigger’s PC debut has been embedded above.
