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Have fun the RPG collection’ iconic music with the Crystal Vinyl
For the reason that collection’ inception in 1987, music has at all times been an integral a part of Final Fantasy. Throughout sixteen mainline entries and numerous spin-offs, the long-lasting RPG franchise has used music to amplify emotional moments and tales. As a part of ongoing fortieth anniversary celebrations, Sq. Enix has introduced a series-spanning soundtrack that already seems like a must-buy.
The Remaining Fantasy fortieth Anniversary Crystal Version album is a particular soundtrack out there on Vinyl and CD. It is going to embrace music from all sixteen mainline video games and is about to be launched on Jan. 6, 2027. The official album site expands on the significance of music within the collection, saying: “Whether or not or not it’s the primary steps on an epic journey, the act of bonding with your folks, battles with nigh insurmountable odds, or emotional farewells, the music of Remaining Fantasy has not solely helped convey unimaginable scenes to life, it has supplied generations of gamers with eternal reminiscences.”
The vinyl and CD at the moment are out there for pre-order on Sq. Enix’s Japanese storefront. The vinyl prices 8,000 yen ($51) plus tax and accommodates two 12-inch information. The one-disc CD is priced at 3,600 yen ($23) plus tax. Each variations will even be out there on the North American and European storefronts quickly, although the listings aren’t but up.
Remaining Fantasy fortieth Anniversary Crystal Version album full tracklist
Selecting the restricted tracklist should have been an enterprise, as a result of I would be hard-pressed to slender down every sport’s soundtrack to at least one title. How do you select between “Aerith’s Theme” and “One-Winged Angel” in Final Fantasy 7? And that is simply considered one of sixteen video games. One way or the other Sq. Enix did it—presumably after many impassioned debates.
This is the entire tracklist for the album:
- Essential Theme — Remaining Fantasy
- Insurgent Military Theme — Remaining Fantasy 2
- Everlasting Wind — Remaining Fantasy 3
- Theme of Love — Remaining Fantasy 4
- Battle on the Massive Bridge — Remaining Fantasy 5
- Trying to find Buddies — Remaining Fantasy 6
- One-Winged Angel — Remaining Fantasy 7
- Pressure Your Method — Remaining Fantasy 8
- You’re Not Alone — Remaining Fantasy 9
- To Zanarkand — Remaining Fantasy 10
- Ronfaure — Remaining Fantasy 11
- The Dalmasca Estersand — Remaining Fantasy 12
- Blinded by Gentle — Remaining Fantasy 13
- Torn from the Heavens — Remaining Fantasy 14
- Somnus (Instrumental Model) — Remaining Fantasy 15
- Away — Remaining Fantasy 16