Chrono Cross getting physical release on Switch in Asia with English support
Posted on March 28, 2022 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch
Original (3/26): Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition will largely be a digital-only release when it hits Switch next month, but a physical version has now been confirmed in one region.
The remastered version of the classic RPG will have a boxed copy in Asia, Square Enix has confirmed. Supported languages include English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.
Here’s some information about the game:
The 3D models have been upgraded to HD, new illustrations have added, and all kinds of new features are now included. Additionally, the game that formed the bedrock of the story, “RADICAL DREAMERS – Le Trésor Interdit -“, is included in this edition!
Chrono Cross is an RPG that transcends time and space, unfolding across two interlinked parallel worlds.
With over 40 party members to meet, people and dimensions will intertwine in this epic drama about the planet itself.New Features in the Remastered Edition
・3D models converted to HD
・Refined character illustrations
・Higher-quality background music
・Switch enemy encounters on or off
・Background filter feature
・Battle enhancement features to make combat easier
・Auto-battle function
・Switch between imitation pixel font and HD font
・Change screen resolutionRADICAL DREAMERS – Le Trésor Interdit –
“RADICAL DREAMERS – Le Trésor Interdit -” was released in 1996 as a standalone game, and has not been easily accesible for play in recent years. Players can experience the story that went on to become the basis for CHRONO CROSS in an audio novel format. Here, an alternate story of the RADICAL DREAMERS, a group of three thieves – Serge, Kid and Magil – unfolds in a parallel world.*You can switch between the new and old versions of the 3D models and illustrations.
*The 3D models, illustrations, font and background filter cannot be toggled separately. They will all be switched together.
The physical version of Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition for Switch will be releasing in Asia on April 26, 2022. Pre-orders should be opening soon – we’ll let you know when listings go up.
Update (3/28): Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition Switch physical pre-orders have opened on Play-Asia here.
