In 2023, Square Enix finally dropped the bomb: the Pixel Remasters were coming to Switch and PlayStation 4. They announced a physical "Anniversary Edition" that included all six games, a vinyl set, and art books.
While these remasters offer the best presentation and QoL features, they are based strictly on the . They do not include the bonus dungeons, extra jobs, or superbosses added in later versions like the Game Boy Advance or PSP ports (e.g., the Souls of Chaos in FF1 or the Lunar Ruins in FF4). Version 1.2.0 Update (March 2025)
For those running Ryujinx or Yuzu, the is essential. Without it, the emulated version crashes during FFVI ’s final dungeon. The update includes a memory leak patch that was never rolled into the PC version because the Switch’s memory architecture is distinct.
: Added a specific modifier to increase Job Level acquisition rate.