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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Cocos2d }}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 27, 2018}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 27, 2018}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|chrono-trigger|91}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Continuous turn-based }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control, Menu-based }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | JRPG, RPG }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Flight }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Anime, Pixel art }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Chrono }}
 
|steam appid  = 613830
 
|steam appid  = 613830
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|official site= https://chronotrigger.square-enix-games.com/
 +
|hltb        = 1705
 
|strategywiki = Chrono Trigger
 
|strategywiki = Chrono Trigger
 +
|mobygames    = chrono-trigger-limited-edition
 
|wikipedia    = Chrono Trigger
 
|wikipedia    = Chrono Trigger
|winehq      =  
+
|winehq      = 19074
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{--}} Low quality port of the Android version of the game.
+
{{ii}} Includes most of the previously exclusive content from earlier versions of the game.{{Note|While most of the cutscenes from the PS1 version are included, two of them are missing. Similarly, while the game includes most of the exclusive content of the DS version, it lacks the '''Arena of Ages''' area as well.}}
{{--}} Blurry sprite upscaling and sharpening cannot be disabled, causing game tiles to be misaligned. The bilinear filter applied on top of this can be disabled [[#Remove bilinear filter|here]].
 
{{++}} Includes all previously added content, including the additional dungeons from the DS port and cutscenes.
 
{{ii}} Fully remastered audio.
 
{{ii}} Uses the DS translation instead of the SNES translation.
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://www.chronotriggergame.com Official site]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/613830/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/613830/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | chrono-trigger | Steam | | | Windows}}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | chrono-trigger | Steam | | | Windows}}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 613830 | Steam | | | Windows}}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 613830 | Steam | | | Windows}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Limited Edition | Exclusive to early purchasers. Promotion ends 2nd April 2018. | Windows }}
+
{{DLC/row| Limited Edition | Exclusive to early purchasers. Promotion ended 30th April 2018. | Windows }}
}}
 
 
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Remove bilinear filter===
 
{{--}} Removes transparency effects.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Remove the bilinear filter applied ontop of the poorly upscaled and sharpened sprites|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/613830/discussions/0/1696040635910037783/ Chrono Trigger Remake Defilter]</ref>|fix=
 
# Download [http://www.rivernyxx.com/projects/download.php?pn=CT_Defilter CT Defilter]
 
# Extract the .zip into the installation folder.
 
# Run <code>CT_Defilter.exe</code>
 
# Press {{Key|Enter}} to continue and wait for program to report success.
 
# Delete the files extracted from the .zip, as they are not needed after the patch.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Chrono Trigger\}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Chrono Trigger\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Chrono Trigger\}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Chrono Trigger\}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} 20 save slots available.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|gog galaxy           =  
+
|discord                  =
|gog galaxy notes     =  
+
|discord notes            =
|origin               =  
+
|epic games launcher      =
|origin notes         =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
|steam cloud           = true
+
|gog galaxy               =  
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
|uplay                =  
+
|origin                   =  
|uplay notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
|xbox cloud           =  
+
|steam cloud               = true
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes= Dynamic widescreen.
+
|widescreen resolution notes= 16:9 and 4:3 resolutions are available. Widescreen is both {{term|Hor+}} and {{term|Vert-}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.resetera.com/posts/11216587/|title=ResetEra: "The Steam version of Chrono Trigger received its fifth and final major update today", post #109|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = false
+
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
|4k ultra hd                = false
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = Fullscreen mode only.
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
|vsync                      = false
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
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|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              = Capped at 60 FPS.
 
|120 fps notes              = Capped at 60 FPS.
|hdr                        =  
+
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
{{Input settings
+
{{Image|Chrono Trigger input settings - Gamepad.png|Gamepad input settings.}}
|key remap                = false
+
{{Image|Chrono Trigger input settings - Keyboard.png|Keyboard input settings.}}
 +
{{Input
 +
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration option      = false
+
|acceleration option      = unknown
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse sensitivity        = false
+
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
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|full controller          = false
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller notes    = Keyboard needed to rename characters.
 
|full controller notes    = Keyboard needed to rename characters.
|controller remap          = false
+
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
|controller sensitivity    = false
+
|controller sensitivity    = n/a
|controller sensitivity notes=  
+
|controller sensitivity notes= Digital input.
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|touchscreen              = true
 
|touchscreen              = true
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
|button prompts           = Xbox
+
|xinput controllers        = true
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
|controller hotplug        = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = true
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4              = true
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = false
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = false
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= false
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = false
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = true
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 +
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
|haptic feedback          = unknown
+
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|simultaneous input        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|steam hook input          = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
|separate volume          = false
+
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Spanish
+
  |language  = Japanese
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Japanese
+
  |language  = Korean
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Korean
+
  |language  = Brazilian Portuguese
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = hackable
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = hackable
 +
|fan      = true
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/381_traducao-do-chrono-trigger-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download].
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}} The game uses the DS translation instead of the SNES translation.
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Game does not launch===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Add a working libEGL.dll file to the game folder|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/613830/discussions/0/1743353798898376739/|title=Steam Discussions -  Fix for the game sync and game dont start.do this on your on own risk.|date=2018-12-15}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1222-libegldll-fix-for-chrono-trigger-crash-on-launch/ this archive].
 +
# {{key|Right click}} on game in Steam library.
 +
# Click '''Local Files'''.
 +
# Click '''Browse local files...'''
 +
# Extract the downloaded archive to the folder that opens.
 +
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{mm}} Creating an empty text file and renaming it to {{file|libEGL.dll}} also seems to work, although it will cause an error message on launch.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Game does not launch with Nvidia GPU (Game close immediately without any error message)===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=If you have Nvidia Gforce Experience, try turning off: "in game overlay" option.
 +
# Click on the Settings icon (gear) on top right.
 +
# Click "GENERAL" tab and turn off "IN-GAME OVERLAY" and exit.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Low FPS in-game===
 +
{{ii}} Videos play at full frame rate, but gameplay (including menus) runs very slowly.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Overlay|ref={{CN|date=September 5, 2018}}|fix=
 +
# {{key|Right click}} on game in Steam library.
 +
# Click '''Properties'''.
 +
# Uncheck '''Enable the Steam overlay while in-game''', then press '''Close'''.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Bad frame-pacing===
 +
{{ii}} Videos play at full frame rate, but gameplay (including menus) runs very slowly.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Input|fix=
 +
# {{key|Right click}} on game in Steam library.
 +
# Click '''Properties'''.
 +
# Go to '''Controller'''.
 +
# In '''Override for Chrono Trigger''' option select '''Disable Steam Input'''
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Cap your fps to 60|fix=
 +
# Use [[Special_K|Special K]] or [[MSI Afterburner|RivaTuner Statistics Server]] to cap your fps to 60.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = OpenAL
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 7
+
|minOS    = 7, 8, 8.1, 10
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i3 2.3 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i3 2.3 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
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|minGPU  = Intel HD Graphics 530
 
|minGPU  = Intel HD Graphics 530
  
|recOS    = 8, 8.1, 10
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Latest revision as of 08:02, 9 June 2023

Chrono Trigger
Chrono Trigger cover
Developers
Square Enix
Engines
Cocos2d
Release dates
Windows February 27, 2018
Reception
IGDB 91
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Continuous turn-based
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Controls Direct control, Menu-based
Genres JRPG, RPG
Vehicles Flight
Art styles Anime, Pixel art
Themes Sci-fi
Series Chrono
Chrono Trigger on HowLongToBeat
Chrono Trigger on IGDB
Chrono Trigger guide on StrategyWiki
Chrono Trigger on MobyGames
Chrono Trigger on Wikipedia
Chrono
Chrono Trigger 2018
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition 2022

Key points

Includes most of the previously exclusive content from earlier versions of the game.[Note 1]

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Limited Edition Exclusive to early purchasers. Promotion ended 30th April 2018.
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Chrono Trigger\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/613830/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Chrono Trigger\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/613830/pfx/[Note 2]
20 save slots available.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
16:9 and 4:3 resolutions are available. Widescreen is both Hor+ and Vert-.[1]
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Fullscreen mode only.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Capped at 60 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Gamepad input settings.
Gamepad input settings.
Keyboard input settings.
Keyboard input settings.

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Spanish
The game uses the DS translation instead of the SNES translation.

Issues fixed

Game does not launch

Add a working libEGL.dll file to the game folder[2]
  1. Download this archive.
  2. Right click on game in Steam library.
  3. Click Local Files.
  4. Click Browse local files...
  5. Extract the downloaded archive to the folder that opens.

Notes

Creating an empty text file and renaming it to libEGL.dll also seems to work, although it will cause an error message on launch.

Game does not launch with Nvidia GPU (Game close immediately without any error message)

If you have Nvidia Gforce Experience, try turning off: "in game overlay" option.
  1. Click on the Settings icon (gear) on top right.
  2. Click "GENERAL" tab and turn off "IN-GAME OVERLAY" and exit.

Low FPS in-game

Videos play at full frame rate, but gameplay (including menus) runs very slowly.
Disable Steam Overlay[citation needed]
  1. Right click on game in Steam library.
  2. Click Properties.
  3. Uncheck Enable the Steam overlay while in-game, then press Close.

Bad frame-pacing

Videos play at full frame rate, but gameplay (including menus) runs very slowly.
Disable Steam Input
  1. Right click on game in Steam library.
  2. Click Properties.
  3. Go to Controller.
  4. In Override for Chrono Trigger option select Disable Steam Input
Cap your fps to 60
  1. Use Special K or RivaTuner Statistics Server to cap your fps to 60.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 4.6
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio OpenAL

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3 2.3 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 530


Notes

  1. While most of the cutscenes from the PS1 version are included, two of them are missing. Similarly, while the game includes most of the exclusive content of the DS version, it lacks the Arena of Ages area as well.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References