Square Enix Announces Chrono Trigger Orchestra Concert Live Album
A new music release celebrating one of gaming’s most beloved RPGs has been announced, with Square Enix preparing to launch a live orchestral album based on Chrono Trigger.
“CHRONO TRIGGER Orchestra Concert Melodies Beyond Time -Live Recording-” captures a full concert performance dedicated to the legendary role-playing game and its acclaimed soundtrack.
First released in 1995 for the Super Famicom, Chrono Trigger is widely regarded as one of the greatest RPGs ever created.
The game emerged from a high-profile collaboration between Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, and Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, bringing together some of the most influential names in Japanese gaming and manga.
Its story follows a group of heroes traveling across multiple eras, from prehistoric times to a distant future, in an effort to prevent a global catastrophe and reshape the fate of their world.
Music played a major role in establishing the game’s enduring reputation, with composers Yasunori Mitsuda and Nobuo Uematsu creating a soundtrack that remains highly regarded decades after its debut.
The score’s wide range of styles reflected the game’s journey through different periods of history, helping each era develop a distinct atmosphere while supporting the overarching theme of traveling through time.
The soundtrack also reached audiences beyond the gaming community when Canadian figure skater Kevin Reynolds incorporated a medley of Chrono Trigger music into his short program during the 2011–2012 competitive season.
“CHRONO TRIGGER Orchestra Concert Melodies Beyond Time -Live Recording-” preserves the performance presented at Tokyo International Forum Hall A in January 2026 during the dedicated Chrono Trigger orchestral concert event.
The album features 20 orchestral performances recorded live during the concert, allowing listeners to experience the music along with the atmosphere of the original venue.
Among the selections included are fan-favorite themes such as “Chrono Trigger,” “Corridors of Time,” “Frog’s Theme,” “Robo’s Theme,” “Magus Castle,” “Battle with Magus,” “To Far Away Times,” and an extensive Chrono Trigger medley performed as the concert’s encore.
Other tracks revisit memorable locations, story moments, and characters from throughout the game’s adventure, creating a musical journey that mirrors the original experience.
The complete track list consists of 20 performances spread across two CDs, covering material from nearly every major chapter of the game.
Collectors who purchase the album early through Amazon will receive a special bonus oversized jacket featuring artwork inspired by the game, although availability is limited and will end once allocated stock has been exhausted.
The release also serves as another reminder of the historic partnership that brought Chrono Trigger to life, uniting creators from the then-rival Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy franchises for a project that would go on to become one of the most celebrated RPGs in gaming history.
Square Enix has scheduled “CHRONO TRIGGER Orchestra Concert Melodies Beyond Time -Live Recording-” for release on September 16, with the two-disc CD set carrying a retail price of ¥4,180 (approx. $29 USD/ £22 GBP).
Pre-orders can now be placed through a variety of record stores and online retailers, with a full list available via the official Square Enix music website.
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