Suikoden I&II HD Remaster 7 CD Soundtrack Available for Pre-order
As part of the Suikoden I&II HD remaster, Konami is releasing a 7 CD soundtrack for release in January 2025. Similar to the games’ original soundtracks, Suikoden’s score is 2 CDs, and Suikoden II’s soundtrack is 4 CDs long. An additional bonus CD of arrangements and “music box” versions of songs from both games is included in the set.
The Live A Live remake CD soundtrack, composed by Yoko Shimomura, is shipping soon.
The 2 CD soundtrack to Square Enix’s remake of the Super Famicom era JRPG, Live A Live, is shipping soon. Both the original and remake’s soundtracks are composed by Yoko Shimomura, who also composed Street Fighter 2, Super Mario RPG, Legend of Mana, and Kingdom Hearts. The remake of Live A Live is the first time this game has been localized outside of Japan, and is currently available worldwide for the Nintendo Switch.
Final Fantasy IX vinyl available for pre-order for July 2022 release
A two-disc vinyl release for Final Fantasy IX is available for pre-order. This was the last Final Fantasy game composed exclusively by Nobuo Uematsu. The release features 25 tracks from the game.
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition vinyl available for pre-order
Chrono Cross, which has one of the most acclaimed soundtracks of all time, is getting a vinyl release for its HD remaster release. Composer Yasunori Mitsuda has reimagined the classic soundtrack for the new version of this game, and this vinyl contains eight of those tracks. Pre-orders are available for a planned release in June 2022.
Chrono Trigger jazz album available for pre-order
Square Enix’s newest jazz album features jazz arrangements of the classic Chrono Trigger. The album is arranged by trombonist Eijiro Nakagawa and bassist Ryu Kawamura. They bring a fresh take on Yasunori Mitsuda’s original soundtrack, which is one of the greatest soundtracks of all time.
Trials of Mana 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert CD announced
A CD release of the Trials of Mana 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert that took place on June 26th, 2021 has been announced. The performance by the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra will be released on October 27th, 2021, and is available for pre-order now.
Final Fantasy XIV Vinyl Collection announced
Square Enix has announced a 4 vinyl record collection for the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV for release August 31st, 2021. You can pre-order the records for A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers individually or as a set.
Square Enix announces separate rock and jazz SaGa arrangement albums for early 2021 (Updated with North American links)
Square Enix has announced an album of jazz arrangements for songs from the SaGa series, as well as the first album from an official SaGa rock band called “Destiny 8”, headed by series composer Kenji Ito.
Classic 8-bit Konami music makes it to the west with soundtracks for Esper Dream 1 and 2.
Don’t miss these soundtracks to two Japan-exclusive 8-bit Konami games, one on the Famicom Disk System, the other which utilizes the VRC6. It features the composers for Castlevania and Mega Man.
Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent soundtrack announced
Yasunori Nishiki’s soundtrack for the prequel to Octopath Traveler, Champions of the Continent, will be released March 3rd, 2021
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Piano Collections announced
Square Enix announced a piano arrangement for Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles will be released April 7th, 2021. It will feature 10 tracks performed by series composer Kumi Tanioka.
Listen to rare SaGa piano arrangements while watching unboxing of limited edition Collection of SaGa - Final Fantasy Legend Box
For the 30th anniversary of the SaGa series, Square Enix released a physical limited edition of Collection of SaGa - Final Fantasy Legend in Japan only. The set includes a 5 track CD of piano arrangements of classic tracks from the first three games of the series.
Square Enix announces separate rock and jazz SaGa arrangement albums for early 2021
Square Enix has announced an album of jazz arrangements for songs from the SaGa series, as well as the first album from an official SaGa rock band called “Destiny 8”, headed by series composer Kenji Ito.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Acoustic Arrangements pre-orders available
You can now pre-order an acoustic arrangement of songs from Final Fantasy VII Remake. Album releases November 25th, 2020.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Soundtrack Plus pre-orders available
For those of us who felt that the 7 disc soundtrack of Final Fantasy VII Remake was not enough, Square Enix is releasing 4 more discs containing unreleased music drawn from the cutscenes.