April 19 Open your calendar app and drop a reminder with an alarm for that date if you’ve been waiting for the console versions of the Final Fantasy “Pixel Perfect” Remasters since Square Enix announced it in December of last year. All six games in the series: the first Final Fantasy II, III, IV, V and VI – are hitting the PS4 and the Nintendo Switch that day, and you can buy them in a bundle or get individually the ones you want to play.
Square Enix originally released pixel perfect Final Fantasy Remastered for PC and mobile in 2021 with new 2D graphics designed for HD displays, revamped soundtracks, and new gameplay features. Console versions of the games will also give you the option to switch between the old and rearranged soundtracks, as well as between the default font and a new pixel-based font designed to recreate the original gameplay experience. If you just want to play the games without grinding and run into enemies while exploring, you can turn random encounters off. And if you want to level up without spending too much time, you can activate the boost features to gain four times more experience points.
You can pre-order the entire bundle from Nintendo eShop right now for $75, but you can also get the first three games for $12 each and Final Fantasy IV, V either SAW for $18. PS4 versions will be available for sale at a later date. Regardless of the console you choose to play, you can get free gifts (like themes and avatars) with your digital purchase if you get the games before May 25. Square Enix is also expected to sell physical versions of the remasters in its store, including a anniversary edition with figurines and an art book that will cost you $260.
