Dragon Quest creator “contemplating” Chrono Trigger remake [update: another mistranslation]
May 2: A remake of Chrono Trigger is apparently in the works. That information comes from Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, who allegedly shared the information at Comicon in Naples, Italy.
We do have confirmation that Horii was present for the event and was on hand delivering some sort of talk, based on various attendee reports. Regarding Chrono Trigger, he apparently let that information slip during an interview. After the host whispered something in his ear, Horii covered his mouth – indicating that he said something he wasn’t supposed to.
Chrono Trigger is one of the most acclaimed RPGs of all time. The game originally launched on the SNES in 1995 and is still beloved today.
Chrono Trigger has seen a few re-releases over the years, including on Nintendo DS. There were a number of additions and improvements for that version, including an updated translation, a dual-screen mode, a self-completing map screen, a default run option. a monster-battling Arena, the Lost Sanctum and Dimensional Vortex areas, and a new ending that provides a nod to Chrono Cross.
Assuming the Chrono Trigger remake rumor is true, there’s no information about it currently. Whether or not Square Enix would be using its now famous HD-2D style is unclear.
Thanks to Reddit for today’s report.
Update: While Horrii was in attendance at the event, it appears his words were misinterpreted / mistranslated (funnily enough, by his own translator), so a Chrono Trigger remake is not confirmed. The latest update is based directly on footage from his appearance at Comicon.
Thanks to Brian for the tip.
May 8: Following last week’s confusion, Horii has now shared new comments stating that he’s aware of requests for a Chrono Trigger remake and is “starting to contemplate on it”. This comes from a new interview with Gamereactor.
Below are his full words:
“It has been a long time. Yes, I want to do something. Currently, Dragon Quest has seen 3, 1-2 [HD-2D] Remakes. I get a lot of requests for the remake of Chrono Trigger as well, and so I am starting to contemplate on it”.
May 17: Adding to all of the recent confusion, Square Enix is also denying that Horii said the most recent comments above reported by Gamereactor, as relayed by Gamespark. We can only assume that the translator he was with was, unfortunately, unreliable. What all of this means is that on the record, Square Enix isn’t working on a remake of Chrono Trigger or considering it.
