FFX HD remake will be here "soon"

[Freya]

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Earlier today, When asked by a fan on twitter if there would be any news about the Final Fantasy X HD remake for the PS3 and Vita, Square Enix's Europe Division (posted by Hachima Kiko) replied with a “The world will get answers soon, we promise.”

Now a soon isn't much but it's more than what has been heard in a long while. While it's not a full remake, more of a remastering, FFX is one of the fan favorites that many are more than eager to hear any news about. Many were introduced into the series due to FFX on the PS2, much like how FFVII was the introduction for fans during the PSone era. Some even say that because of FFX, the ps2 was able to put it's foothold in for jrpgs.

The remastering was mentioned back in 2011 and hasn't been heard from since. When the fan asked he specifically asked about FFX being available on the vita and if it was ever going to come out. He must have been over joyed seeing as his reply to SE was accompanied with an emoticon. Here at Eyeson staff, I too am full of emoticons over a "soon".

Will we soon see the Star of the Zanarkand Abes in full HD glory? Apparently we'll know soon. Are you excited about a "soon"? Or is this another tease without results?

[Goldenboko]

I hope the answers are good news. FFX is probably my second favorite Final Fantasy, I'd love to replay it.

[DownDiagonalLeftA]

*as my Vita and ps3 collect dust*

[NinjaCoachZ]

Considering that the Kingdom Hearts HD collection is using the Final Mix version as a basis, I think it seems very likely that this will be based on the International version.

That being said, I'm perfectly happy with my original PS2 copy so I probably won't be getting this when/if it comes out. Playing it in widescreen with crispy HD graphics is a nice idea, but I'm probably not going to get the same game twice unless there's some kind of bonus that I need to have. Or if I ever got a Vita and I'm dying to play some FFX on the go.

[Skyblade]

If it's on the Vita, I'll definitely be getting it. I'd love to get into FFX portable.

I do hope (and believe) that it'll be the International version. I'll finally be able to try out the Expert Sphere Grid, wipe out the Dark Aeons, and have Yojimbo and Anima actually be useful.


I'm not sure the KH Collection is a valid comparison, though. Since, to my knowledge, it's still staying Japan only, isn't it?

[NinjaCoachZ]

About that, the statement was misinterpreted. Here's the exact statement:
"The recent KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5 ReMIX- announcement was only for the Japanese market"

Only the announcement was for Japan; they didn't say anything about the game itself. Like with most games, the Japanese release gets revealed first and then localization announcements come later. Some fans and gaming news sites misinterpreted the statement to mean that the game wasn't leaving Japanese shores and that's where the confusion came from.

It is extremely likely that KH HD will get an international release considering it actually sells better in North America than Japan, plus it was teased in all versions of KH3D. If they didn't intend for it to be released everywhere, they wouldn't have translated the teaser and left it in.

[chionos]

If I could play FFX on my PS3 it might be different, but as it is, I'm more excited than I realized about this "soon." Although, SE "soon" is not exactly my "soon," it's something to look forward to.

[Freya]

You say that NinjaCoachZ, but I didn't get a limited edition KH DDD 3DS But I they did send us the limited edition zelda one! I would have bought that KH 3DS in a flash! They like keeping stuff form us. Also wasn't coded a cellphone game for japan only?

[NinjaCoachZ]

Original Coded was Japan only, yes, but the whole world got Re: Coded, which was a remake for DS.

As for the 3DS situation, I can't speak for that one. Only bit of knowledge I can really contribute to is that there might've been problems coming to an agreement with Nintendo, so I don't think it was entirely SE. System variants based on third-party IPs don't seem to have a good track record of seeing the light of day beyond Japan.

[DMKA]

Considering that the Kingdom Hearts HD collection is using the Final Mix version as a basis, I think it seems very likely that this will be based on the International version.

I really hope so. FFX International came out in PAL territories, so the English dialog is already there. This gives me hope that we Americans may just finally get it.

[Lone Wolf Leonhart]

I think "soon" is better than comment at all, and I'm glad the fans bring it up so they're aware we are still pining for the release.

[Sephiroth]

DMKA, they should translate it newly then. The English translation of Final Fantasy X is not very accurate and loses many meanings of the story.

This, however is something many people don't know and then they would probably only complain about it.

[Aulayna]

I need this in my life!

(yes Square Enix if you're reading this too - just like with KH HD - I WILL GIVE YOU ALL MY MONEY)

[Renmiri]

[DMKA]

DMKA, they should translate it newly then. The English translation of Final Fantasy X is not very accurate and loses many meanings of the story.

This, however is something many people don't know and then they would probably only complain about it.

I wouldn't bet on it. HD remakes are so appealing to companies to do anymore because it's insanely cheap and makes a surprisingly good return. I doubt Square Enix would put the time and resources into re-recording all the dialog for a nearly 12 year old game.

But then, they've done stranger things.