When it comes to remastering, Square Enix hasn’t given them much physical love on the Switch. Final Fantasy VII / VIII was an exception, but SaGA Frontier and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles’ they are currently digital only. Unless you plan to import this new collector’s edition, Legend of Mana seems to be going in the same direction.
Announced last week at the Nintendo Direct presentation, Legend of Mana was first released in 1999 on PS1, marking the fourth main entry after Mana Evidence. Remastered as part of Mana’s 30th anniversary celebrations, Square Enix also confirmed an exclusive collector’s edition for Japan.
Including the game, art book, Li’l Catcus plush and an official soundtrack, it costs ¥ 14,300. Currently, it is also the only way to obtain Legend of Mana physically. In this list, Square Enix states that “this game pack is not intended to be sold separately”. This edition is also not confirmed for a western release. Boo.
Launching on June 24, we hope that Square Enix will make it more widely available. It’s a shame if they don’t, but JRPG fans have a lot to look forward to.
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