SaGa Frontier Remastered brings back a cult PS1 JRPG next year

Square Enix revealed the return of one of the best PlayStation 1 JRPGs. SaGa Frontier Remastered will give players on mobile, PC, PS4/5, and Switch the chance to experience one of the best role-playing games of yesteryear. You can enjoy the announcement trailer below!

Japanese gaming powerhouse Square Enix has a real treasure trove of IPs. Besides juggernauts like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, a plethora of retro classics remain. One of these is the SaGa series.

Even after 30 years, it firmly remains a niche franchise. But those who know it, generally love its unique allure. 1998’s SaGa Frontier holds a special place, since it is the first game in the series that came to the west under the SaGa title.

More than two decades later, SaGa Scarlet Grace tried to bring back the JRPG household name in a big style. The reception was great but it still couldn’t propel the SaGa name into the stratosphere.

But Square Enix isn’t giving up just yet. By combining the resurgence of the franchise with Scarlet Grace and the power of nostalgia, SaGa Frontier Remastered aims to charm the sizeable JRPG crowd where it all started for many Western gamers.

There’s a lot more than just fuzzy feelings of nostalgia here though. SaGa Frontier was a game way ahead of its time by offering multiple protagonists, each telling their own story. If you’re getting a déjà vu that’s because Square Enix tried something similar with Octopath Traveler. Furthermore, the remaster will include an additional new playable character with its own story, new events, and more.

So, if you enjoyed that to any extent, chances are you’ll be in for a ride with SaGa Frontier Remastered. The title is slated to launch in summer 2021 and will launch on a wide range of platforms. From iOS & Android devices, to PS4, Switch, and PC. The Xbox crowd is basically the only place the JRPG will not come to.