The Ultimate Fantasy Pixel Remaster Sequence, remastered variations of the primary six Ultimate Fantasy video games and beforehand solely accessible on PC through Steam and cell, shall be coming to PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Change within the spring, writer Sq. Enix stated in a press launch on Monday. Sq. Enix may also launch bodily variations in restricted portions through its on-line retailer, together with a $260 Anniversary Version.
The Pixel Remaster Sequence goals to maintain the retro 8-bit visuals of the unique six Ultimate Fantasy titles — launched between 1987 and 1994 on techniques together with the Nintendo Leisure System, Tremendous NES and the Sony PlayStation — whereas bringing some visible enhancements and quality-of-life enhancements. These included up to date graphics, a rearranged soundtrack overseen by composer Nobuo Uematsu, improved gameplay, modernized UI and auto-battle choices.
Sq. Enix did not instantly reply to a request for remark.
The retro aesthetic has been a well-liked pattern in gaming for a while. It is particularly well-liked with indie titles as usually 2D video games are simpler to make than full 3D ones. The “HD-2D” aesthetic has additionally gained in reputation, the place a sport could have blocky 2D visuals with some 3D results baked into the design. Video games utilizing HD-2D embody 2018’s Octopath Traveler and 2022’s Reside A Reside.
It is a model that blends hardware-constrained design of the ’80s and ’90s and pushes it to its trendy max. It is confirmed to be a robust formulation for Sq. Enix, with Octopath Traveler promoting 3 million models and Reside A Reside promoting 500,000 thus far. Sq. Enix is engaged on Octopath Traveler 2, and followers are hoping the beloved ’90s titles corresponding to Chrono Set off may also get the HD-2D remedy.
Each the usual bodily version and the Anniversary Version are accessible for preorder on the Sq. Enix retailer. The usual version, which runs for $75, will embody all six video games on both a PS4 disc or Change cartridge. The $260 Anniversary Version will embody a bodily model of the Remaster Sequence, a two-disc vinyl report set, an artbook, a pixel determine set and a lenticular sleeve, all packaged contained in the anniversary field.
