The 1995 role-playing video game, Chrono Trigger developed and published by Square is arguably one of the best games of its time. It was originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System as the first entry in the Chrono series. The game sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide over time and it’s probably still counting. 

Chrono Trigger eventually made its way to PlayStation 1 in 1999 and then it made its way onto the Nintendo DS in November 2008.

Can You Play Chrono Trigger On PlayStation 5?

Chrono Trigger is not available to play on PlayStation 5 at this time. Square Enix has not publicly shown interest in bringing the game back to modern platforms in the form of a remake or port. The only way to play Chrono Trigger on a modern platform is on PC via Steam.

You could also remotely play the game on your phone or tablet along with an Xbox controller. 

Square Enix has brought other games in the Chrono series to modern consoles such as Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition. It is available to play on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. 

How Long Is Chrono Trigger?

To complete the iconic RPG it would take about around 24 hours if you only focus on the main objectives. For completionists, you are looking at about 40 to 50 hours of gameplay to fully complete Chrono Trigger. 

Games Similar To Chrono Trigger

There have been tons of games inspired by arguably the best RPG from Square Enix. One of the more recent ones is Sea of Stars from Sabotage Studio. It’s the most recent release from the studio and was very well-received. We scored the game a 9 out of 10. 

Do you hope Square Enix creates a remake of this game soon? This year it turns 30 years old.