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Square Enix released Final Fantasy V today as part of their ongoing "Pixel Remaster" series of re-releases. This classic JRPG now includes upgraded pixel-style visuals, improved audio, and other quality of life improvements. Today's release hits PC via Steam and various mobile platforms.
Looking at the Steam page for Final Fantasy V, the going rate is typically $17.99 (USD), with a limited time offer of 20% off. If you purchase Final Fantasy V prior to November 30 at 9AM (PT) on Steam, you will get some additional bonuses including three specially rearranged music tracks, two wallpapers, and that 20% discount.
You can also just purchase a bundle of all these pixel remasters (Final Fantasy I-VI) for an even bigger discount.
FINAL FANTASY V presents the story of a young man and his Chocobo, who find themselves drawn toward friends that will change their destiny. When the crystals that balance the powers of the world are threatened, the king hastens to the rescue...only to go missing. Well-regarded for its deep and customizable job system, which allows players to freely select jobs for their characters to master, FINAL FANTASY V supports many different playstyles and expands on the iconic Active Time Battle system, which made its debut in FINAL FANTASY IV.
This new version of FINAL FANTASY V will feature many improvements and updates, including:
This new version of FINAL FANTASY V will feature many improvements and updates, including:
- Universally updated 2D pixel graphics redrawn for modern hardware, featuring iconic FINAL FANTASY character pixel designs created by the original artist and current collaborator, Kazuko Shibuya
- Beautifully rearranged soundtracks, overseen by the original composer, Nobuo Uematsu
- Improved gameplay, including modernized UI, auto-battle options, and more
- Quality-of-life improvements including supplemental extras like the bestiary, illustration gallery, music player and the ability to save at any time
