A Cult 16-Bit RPG May Finally Get an Official US Release on PS5 1

Update []:

It’s official!

Quintet’s iconic SNES RPG Terranigma is coming to the PS5 and PS4 in 2027 courtesy of Clear River Games, marking its first release in the US.

The game will include new key art from original illustrator Kamui Fujiwara, who confirmed in a press release there will be a physical release.

He said:

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“30 years ago, Terranigma was released on the SNES. Now, at long last it will be available once again on console and PC, digital and physical. It may not be exactly the same as it was back then, but I’m sincerely delighted about it making its return to the current gaming environment.”

The port will be playable for the first time at Gamescom this week.

Original Story: Super Nintendo’s Terranigma has never officially released in the United States, due to various issues involving its licensing rights.

The 16-bit real-time RPG first released in Japan back in 1995, and was published by Nintendo in Europe a year later.

But the closure of Enix’s US offices at the time mean Americans have never had an opportunity to play this cult classic, which is part of a trilogy also featuring Soul Blazer and Illusion of Gaia.

That is until now.

While a full announcement is not planned until 24th August, a teaser trailer from retro publisher Clear River Games all but confirms a contemporary port.

The video includes a copyright notice at the bottom, mentioning publisher Square Enix, original developer Quintet, and illustrator Kamui Fujiwara, the mangaka behind the game’s character designs.

It’s generating a lot of excitement online, as our friends at Nintendo Life consider this a 10/10 title.

While no platforms have been announced, Swedish company Clear River Games tends to release its titles everywhere, so I’d fully expect this to be emulated on the PS5 with quality-of-life improvements. There’ll probably be a physical release as well.

A full announcement is expected during the Pixel Arcadia showcase next week, which may be well worth a watch if you’re a fan of retro games.

[source x.com, via timeextension.com]