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FINAL FANTASY PIXEL REMASTER SERIES, LEGEND OF MANA , AND TRIALS OF MANA NOW AVAILABLE ON XBOX

The Launch on Xbox Platforms Brings the Beloved SQUARE ENIX Titles to a Whole New World of Players

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September 26, 2024

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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]

Square Enix :

LONDON, UK (Sept. 26, 2024) During today’s Xbox Games Showcase at Tokyo Game Show, SQUARE ENIX® announced that FINAL FANTASY™ pixel remaster series, Legend of Mana™, and Trials of Mana™, popular titles from the iconic FINAL FANTASY and Mana franchises, can be played for the first time on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Windows, and are available now digitally. FINAL FANTASY pixel remaster series is available at a special discounted price for a limited time*. Legend of Mana and Trials of Mana will also be available on Xbox Game Pass.
 
Details for each title can be found below:

Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster TGS Xbox Announcement Trailer - 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIgPniRUbQI

FINAL FANTASY pixel remaster series
The FINAL FANTASY pixel remaster series comprises FINAL FANTASY I through FINAL FANTASY VI, bringing all the magic of the originals combined with quality-of-life upgrades while staying faithful to the retro design of these classic masterpieces. In the FINAL FANTASY pixel remaster series, features that were implemented in the PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, and Steam® versions, will also be available for the Xbox platforms. Players will have the option to switch between the rearranged and original-based soundtrack for the game, as well as a choice of in-game fonts where players can opt to play using the game’s default font or a pixel-based font. Additional boost features to expand gameplay options, including switching off random encounters and adjusting experience gained multipliers between 0 and 4 will also be available for the Xbox players.

All six titles in the FINAL FANTASY pixel remaster series are available to digitally purchase individually or as a complete series in the FINAL FANTASY I-VI BUNDLE.
 
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC (via Steam and Windows), iOS, Android
Developer: SQUARE ENIX
ESRB: T

Legend of Mana Xbox Announcement Trailer - 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5rWLkKtV-U
 
Legend of Mana
Legend of Mana is the remastered edition of the fourth installment in the Mana series. In Legend of Mana, players will embark on a journey to find the mystical Mana Tree seen in a dream, only to discover that the world map is empty. Throughout their adventure, players will acquire special artifacts, which can be placed on the map to bring towns and dungeons to life via the unique Land Creation system. Legend of Mana features remastered visuals and rearranged soundtrack, which can be switched with original soundtrack. The game also includes the feature to turn off enemy encounters and the ‘Ring Ring Land’ mini game, which helps to strengthen pet monsters. During their travels, players will encounter a colorful cast of characters, square off against fearsome monsters in real-time combat and explore the vast world of Fa’Diel, all while experiencing Legend of Mana’s timeless story.
 
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC (via Steam and Windows), iOS, Android
Developer: SQUARE ENIX
ESRB: T
 
Trials of Mana Xbox Announcement Trailer - 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLL2xzMUmEk

Trials of Mana
Originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3 in 1995, Trials of Mana is a full, high-definition remake of the third entry in the classic Mana series. The game immerses players in an unforgettable adventure filled with exciting gameplay, memorable heroes and villains. Players will craft varying experiences by selecting a party of three from six unique characters as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime, upgrading their characters’ classes into more powerful forms, learning over 300 different abilities, and discovering a world of secrets and mysteries to explore.
 
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC (via Steam and Windows), iOS, Android
Developer: SQUARE ENIX
ESRB: T
 
*Sale ends October 3, 3am PDT.
 
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About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 185 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
 
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com   
 
About FINAL FANTASY
For over 35 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved role-playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds, rich stories, memorable characters, and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry-point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 185 million units worldwide. 
 
About the Mana Series
Originally released in 1993 as “MYSTIC QUEST”, a spin-off title for the “FINAL FANTASY” series, the game’s positive reception established it as its own standalone action RPG franchise.​ ​The unique elements that make a true Mana game include; an emotional narrative about the power of mana, the legendary Mana Sword, a quirky cast of characters, memorable music, and a weapon-based battle system. The Mana series has released 17 titles over the last 30+ years and sold over 9 million copies/downloads worldwide. The demand for the franchise from its fans has seen several Mana games re-mastered and re-released in the West over the last console generation.​
 
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About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos Montréal®. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 161 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 82 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
 
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.

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