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Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary: Crystal Edition Announced
Square Enix releases Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary: The Crystal Edition vinyl and CD compilation for January 2027.
In brief
Square Enix releases Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary: The Crystal Edition vinyl and CD compilation for January 2027. Square Enix will release a Final Fantasy soundtrack compilation on vinyl and CD in January 2027 to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary Announcement
Square Enix officially announced Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary: The Crystal Edition for the franchise's 40th anniversary celebration.
Release Date and Format
The compilation arrives on January 6, 2027, as a vinyl double record and a single CD with 16 tracks from core Final Fantasy games.
Track List Details
The album includes tracks like One-Winged Angel from Final Fantasy VII and Zanarkand from Final Fantasy X.
Pricing in Japan
The vinyl costs ¥8,800 yen (including tax) or about $55.85, while the CD is ¥3,960 yen (including tax) or $25.
Availability
The products are available via CD Japan but not yet in North American or European online stores.
Why Music Matters
Music adds emotional depth to Final Fantasy games, with composers like Nobuo Uematsu creating iconic soundtracks.
The main idea
Square Enix will release a Final Fantasy soundtrack compilation on vinyl and CD in January 2027 to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary.
