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The originalFinal Fantasygames are getting another re-release, as Square Enix recently revealed theFinal Fantasy 1-6 Collection Edition,which complies the first six games in the series with various extra goodies. Releasing later this year on October 8 for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, the title collects everyFinal FantasyPixel Remaster in one single package and is currently available for pre-order on the Square Enix website at a cost of $74.99.
For a long time, the iconicFinal Fantasyseries was only playable through a series of disjointed ports, remasters and past releases on older consoles, so fans rejoiced when Square Enix released the Pixel Remaster series in 2022 on Steam. The remasters later received ports to the PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch as digital-only titles until they eventually receiveda limited physical run with theFinal Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collectionon the Switch.
Square Enix announced theFinal Fantasy 1-6 Collection Editionon Twitter with a post sharing a few screenshots from the games alongside images of the physical game case and a free sticker sheet that comes bundled in. The announcement led to a fairly sizable response from fans, many of whom were excited to get another shot at buying a physical version of the series, while others were upset at the continued lack of an Xbox port for theFinal FantasyPixel Remasters.
Square Enix Announces New Collection Edition of Remastered Final Fantasy Games
When the Pixel Remasters were originally released in 2022,they brought some major upgrades to the first sixFinal Fantasygames, such as more modern, retro-styled graphics and a few new features. The soundtracks in every game saw a significant overhaul, with an option to cycle between the new and old versions, and players are able to turn off random encounters and enable an auto-battle mechanic, as well as view a series of unlockable character models in a gallery.
ThePixel Remasters marked the first time most of these games have been available on a home console since they originally debuted between the 80s and 90s, coming even closer to havingevery mainlineFinal Fantasygame playable on one platform. While a port ofFinal Fantasy 11is unlikely due to its nature as an MMORPG, many fans have clamored for a re-release of the divisiveFinal Fantasy 13trilogy, which is currently only available on Steam for anyone who doesn’t own it on the Xbox 360 or PS3.
Still, for die-hard fans or those who hope to collect the series physically, theFinal Fantasy 1-6 Collection Editionis shaping up to be a valuable option. It is still unclear whether plans for an Xbox port are in the works, however, though given the success ofFinal Fantasy 14on the Xbox Series X/S, only time will tell if this ever happens.
