Chrono Trigger Remake Rumors Debunked After Initial Excitement
- Sagar Mankar
- 17 hours ago
- 2 min read
A wave of excitement that swept through the gaming community has quickly subsided as reports of a Chrono Trigger remake were proven false. The confusion began during a panel featuring Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii at Comicon Naples on May 3rd, 2025.
Initially, attendees claimed Horii had accidentally revealed plans for a remake of the beloved 1995 RPG Chrono Trigger. Social media exploded with the news, as fans of the classic game celebrated what seemed to be confirmation of a long-awaited project.
However, newly surfaced footage from the event tells a different story. According to Gematsu, who reviewed the video evidence, Horii never actually mentioned a Chrono Trigger remake at all. The misunderstanding stemmed from comments made by one of the translators at the panel, which appeared to be made in jest.
The incident unfolded when the topic of remakes came up during the discussion. The audience's excited reaction to this subject, combined with the translator's remarks, led some attendees to incorrectly believe that Horii had leaked confidential information about a Square Enix project.
This misunderstanding highlights the intense desire among fans for a modern version of Chrono Trigger. Released originally for the Super Nintendo in 1995, the game has since been ported to various platforms including PlayStation, Nintendo DS, PC, and mobile devices. Despite these rereleases, a full remake using modern technology has been on many gamers' wish lists for years.
The game holds a special place in RPG history, with its unique time-travel storyline, memorable characters, and innovative battle system. Horii served as a supervisor on the original game, working alongside Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi and Dragon Ball artist Akira Toriyama.
Square Enix, the company that owns the Chrono franchise, has not made any official announcements regarding a Chrono Trigger remake. The company has focused on remaking other classic titles in recent years, including several Final Fantasy games, which had fueled speculation that Chrono Trigger might eventually receive similar treatment.
The false alarm comes just months after reports that Chrono Trigger had reached a significant milestone of 5 million sales worldwide, demonstrating the enduring popularity of the title three decades after its original release.
For now, fans will need to continue waiting and hoping for an official announcement. As one disappointed Reddit user put it: "The Chrono Trigger remake exists only in my dreams and apparently in translation errors."