Square Enix recently revealed that the classic PS1-era RPG SaGa Frontier is coming to a plethora of platforms as a remaster in the summer of 2021. The game is slated for a release on Android, as well as the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and iOS, and that's about all of the information Square currently has to offer. Luckily the developer has released an announcement trailer, and so far, things are looking pretty good.

Above you can view the recently released announcement trailer for SaGa Frontier Remastered, and as you can see, the game's PS1 graphics have been cleaned up for play on HD devices. While SaGa Frontier wasn't that popular at the time of its original releases, many RPG fans consider it a hidden gem from the PS1-era, and so it's a welcome surprise to see that Square is remastering the title for modern-day devices. So far, Square hasn't mentioned anything about how the game will be monetized, but seeing that it's coming to consoles as well as mobile, I'm hopeful it will launch on the Play Store as a premium release.

All in all, it's nice to see that Square is still willing to bring more of its classic RPGs to mobile, so maybe there's hope the studio will eventually remaster Xenogears, though for now, I'm happy to see that SaGa Frontier will get the attention it originally deserved. Here's hoping Square has more to share about the game in the lead up to its release this summer.

Source: YouTube, Square Enix

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UPDATE: 2021/02/18 8:49am PST BY MATTHEW SHOLTZ

Square Enix reveals SaGa Frontier Remastered is coming to Android in April

Last November, we learned that Square Enix would be bringing SaGa Frontier Remastered to Android in the summer of 2021. Well, thanks to a recent Nintendo Direct, Square has now confirmed that this classic RPG will arrive on April 15th, which isn't quite summer, though I'm sure fans will be pleased to see an earlier release. Square has also confirmed the remaster's price, which is a lofty $24.99, a tough amount to swallow for a mobile game, though in-line with Square's other SaGa titles on the platform.

So if you were waiting to find out the specific date SaGa Frontier Remastered would be released on the Google Play Store, Square has finally confirmed the title will arrive on April 15th, which is only two months away. Hopefully, the game will be listed on the Play Store soon so people can pre-register.

Source: Square Enix

UPDATE: 2021/03/25 6:01am PDT BY MATTHEW SHOLTZ

SaGa Frontier Remastered is gearing up for next month's release

It's official. is now available for pre-registration on the Google Play Store. This is a good sign Square Enix is on track for next month's release, and so if you'd like to receive a notification when the game goes live on April 15th, you can pre-reg through the Play Store widget at the bottom of the page.

UPDATE: 2021/04/14 9:33am PDT BY MATTHEW SHOLTZ

SaGa Frontier Remastered arrives a day early

Despite the fact Square Enix has announced several times that SaGa Frontier Remastered would be released on the 15th of April, the game is available on the Play Store a day early. You'll have to plunk down $25 if you'd like to score a copy, which is pretty tough to swallow for a mobile title. At the very least, this is a premium release, so you won't have to worry about any in-app purchases or advertisements ruining your experience.

I've gone ahead and installed the title since Square refuses to list pertinent features like controller support or cloud saving in its Play Store descriptions. Luckily it would appear that both features have made the cut. The download clocks in at 1.78 GB, so it's pretty hefty for a 2D game, even with the new HD graphics. Despite these new graphics, this remaster is letterboxed the entire time. Performance is good, though the new UI is pretty ugly, much like the rest of Square's premium mobile ports.

So there you have it. SaGa Frontier Remastered is available a day early, and if you'd like to pick up a copy, you can navigate to the Play Store listing through the Play Store widget below.

SaGa Frontier Remastered Developer: SQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd.
Price: 24.99
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