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Yuji Horii Considers Chrono Trigger Remake, Marking a New Chapter for the Beloved JRPG

The legendary co-creator confirms he is contemplating a remake of the 1995 classic, though no formal plans or timeline have been announced.

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Still from a Chrono Trigger cutscene showing a close up of protagonist Crono's face

Overview

  • Yuji Horii, co-creator of Chrono Trigger, stated in a Gamereactor interview that he is beginning to contemplate a remake of the iconic game.
  • This marks the first official indication of potential plans for a remake, though no project or timeline has been confirmed by Square Enix.
  • Earlier rumors of a remake, stemming from a mistranslation at Napoli Comicon, were refuted by Horii last week.
  • Chrono Trigger, originally released in 1995 on SNES, is unavailable on modern consoles but remains accessible via Steam and mobile platforms.
  • Fans have long called for a remaster or HD-2D reimagining similar to recent Dragon Quest remakes, reflecting the game's enduring legacy.