During a Comicon panel in Naples, Italy, Yuji Horii, the mastermind behind Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger, may have inadvertently dropped a hint about a potential Chrono Trigger remake in the works. According to a Reddit user named u/df_tarocco_1, an audience member reported that “[Horii] let this slip during an interview. The host whispered something in his ear, and he covered his mouth. The crowd went wild.”
However, it’s wise to take this news with a grain of skepticism. Despite the buzz surrounding the franchise, there has been no official confirmation about a Chrono Trigger remake. Other Reddit users are backing up this claim, with one noting that Horii has a history of accidentally leaking information about various franchises he has worked on.
Another Redditor, u/TheFishyOne, mentioned that when the interviewer suggested the news could be groundbreaking, the translator responded (after a brief exchange with Horii), “You have heard nothing.” As it stands, the easiest way to play Chrono Trigger is via Steam or on iOS/Google Play, since it’s not offered on the eShop.
It’s essential to remember that this revelation doesn’t necessarily point to a full-blown remake. It could simply indicate a port for newer consoles or even a feature in Nintendo Switch Online’s classic library. Furthermore, Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition was released in 2022, bringing a fresh wave of fans to what is recognized as an indirect continuation of the Chrono Cross story.
March 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Chrono Trigger, and Square Enix teased fans with a cryptic post on X that ignited speculation about a possible remake. If it happens, it might take the form of a 2D-HD remake similar to Octopath Traveler.
Despite the excitement surrounding this news, it’s crucial to remain cautious. The idea of a much-anticipated remake has been floated before, often without materializing. However, if Horii truly let the cat out of the bag regarding a Chrono Trigger remake, it’s plausible we’ll hear more about it soon.
