Talented Square Enix team behind Octopath Traveler and Dragon Quest's HD-2D JRPGs asks fans what remake they'd like next – and I'm praying for Chrono Trigger

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Just two months ago, the devs teased a new 2026 game

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Team Asano, the Square Enix subdivision responsible for beloved JRPG gems like Bravely Default, Dragon Quest, and Octopath Traveler, is asking fans what remake they'd like to see in the future – and, of course, the obvious answer is Chrono Trigger.

At least it is for me – a solid 31 years have passed since the 1995 game first launched – and no, the higher-resolution version released for PC in 2018 does not count as a remake.

I'm not alone in wanting a revamped Chrono Trigger either, with countless threads online begging Square Enix for one… but it feels closer to becoming reality now than ever. Team Asano, who most recently headed the first three Dragon Quest games' HD remakes, could do it.

Team Asano then queries, "In what format would you like it remade?" Another HD-2D, "doll look" (think Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined), pixel remaster, or full remaster – it's up to fans.

The devs also ask for clarification on another point, considering the potential remake: "What additional elements would make you more likely to purchase a remake/remaster?" You know, more main story content, endgame progression, etc.

It's an exciting questionnaire to be sure, especially coming two months after the Famitsu interview in which Team Asano teased another possible new 2026 game. Obviously, it's unlikely – if they even are seriously considering undertaking one – that a remake would come this year, but it's fun to speculate.

Commenters on ResetEra throw out some other suggestions, too, like Bahamut Lagoon and various Final Fantasy entries.

Anna Koselke
Anna Koselke
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After spending years with her head in various fantastical realms' clouds, Anna studied English Literature and then Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh, going on to specialize in narrative design and video game journalism as a writer. She has written for various publications since her postgraduate studies, including Dexerto, Fanbyte, GameSpot, IGN, PCGamesN, and more. When she's not frantically trying to form words into coherent sentences, she's probably daydreaming about becoming a fairy druid and befriending every animal or she's spending a thousand (more) hours traversing the Underdark in Baldur's Gate 3. If you spot her away from her PC, you'll always find Anna with a fantasy book, a handheld video game console of some sort, and a Tamagotchi or two on hand.

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