Yuji Horii, the creator of Dragon Quest and writer of the original Chrono Trigger, recently attended a panel at Napoli Comicon. During the event, some attendees claimed that Horii hinted at a Chrono Trigger remake through a translator before quickly recanting, saying, “You have heard nothing.”
This alleged confirmation sent fans into a frenzy, as Chrono Trigger is a beloved classic JRPG that has not received a proper remake. The game, which celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, was created through a collaboration between Horii, Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, and Dragon Ball’s Akira Toriyama.
However, a video from the event later surfaced, showing that Horii did not directly mention a Chrono Trigger remake. Gematsu, a gaming news outlet, translated the session and clarified that Horii never explicitly mentioned a remake.
Horii addresses remake rumor
According to Gematsu, “Horii himself never actually says anything about a remake of Chrono Trigger (like at all—it was all the interpreter). Sorry to burst everyone’s bubble.”
Despite the lack of an official announcement, fans remain hopeful that something might be in the works for the game’s milestone anniversary. Square Enix, the publisher of Chrono Trigger, has previously hinted at “various projects that go beyond the world of the game” to celebrate the game’s 30th birthday.
Chrono Trigger’s unique blend of storytelling, time-travel mechanics, and art has ensured its place in the pantheon of great JRPGs. Many argue that a remake is unnecessary because the original game still holds up remarkably well by today’s standards. Until an official statement is made by Square Enix, fans are advised to manage their expectations and enjoy the classic game as it is.
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