Recent rumors have been flying rampant of a remake/remaster of the beloved sequel to Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross. Some reports have stated that the game will be a PlayStation exclusive remake and that it will be making its appearance sometime in December. Most thought that meant a Game Awards reveal, but it seems as if the rumors may have led to this: an official cross-over for mobile JRPG Another Eden titled, Another Eden x Chrono Cross Symphony: Complex Dream.
In a tribute to Chrono Cross' legacy, the trailer is set to the opening theme Time Scar no doubt conjuring nostalgic memories all since lost to everyone who played the original title over 22 years ago. Serge, Kit, Harle, and Lynx stand alongside various character from Another Eden in moment that pays homage to Chrono Cross' original introductory movie. Featuring iconic instances from the original title such as the camera zooming in on Kid's eye, and Harle's shot against the background of a full moon.
It's enough to impress many Chrono Crossf ans, and that is no mistake as developers Masato Kato, Yasunori Mitsuda, and character designer Nobuteru Yuuki were all involved with the creation of the trailer and the cross-over event itself. It seems as if a lot of work was put into this trailer to make sure it paid respect to one of the industry's absolute cult-favorite RPGs.
While it is exciting to see that Chrono Cross has ventured back into the spotlight, many fans over the moon for the potential of a remake/remaster of Chrono Cross are now not sure what to think. The rumors of a redesign of the original game were fairly strong by this point, but fans are starting to think that this is it. The original rumors did state that music was being redone for an old PlayStation classic, which is on show here, and it is December now, with the cross-over event starting on December 9th. All signs point to this announcement being the rumor.
Some fans of Chrono Cross may be excited to see their favorite characters come to life once again in a trailer with stunning modernized CG, but for many who are turned off by mobile titles this will no doubt come as a massive disappointment. It is important to note that this by no means unsubstantiates the rumors for an actual remaster/remake of Chrono Cross, as Another Eden game director Daisuke Takeshima has high hopes for one to materialize, but its seemingly possible that this is all fans will be getting for now.
The Another Eden x Chrono Cross cross-over event starts on December 9, 2021.
