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Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster soundtrack CD planned for release in February

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Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster soundtrack CD planned for release in February
Square Enix has scheduled the release of the compact disc edition of Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster Original Soundtrack for February 18th of 2026. Preorders have opened at the Square Enix store for North America and distributor CDJapan.

The remastered edition of the classic turn-based role-playing game is presented in a sprite-based format reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance ports, while also adopting a widescreen display. Features for the downloadable remasters include a fast-forward option, bestiary and music player, as well as onscreen mini-maps of dungeons and towns. Character sprite art is overseen by pixel artist Kazuko Shibuya.

Composed by Nobuo Uematsu, the digital soundtrack is comprised of newly recorded arrangements by Reo Uratani, Hidenori Miyanaga, Shingo Kataoka, Eri Tsunemoto, Masaya Tsunemoto, and Daisuke Shiiba.


Uratani contributed as a co-composer on the score for Capcom's Monster Hunter Rise, and here arranges the Final Fantasy II opening theme and "Battle Scene A." Miyanaga serves as sound director at Square Enix's Osaka branch and arranged the Prelude and the Inn theme. The two collaborated on arranging "Battle Scene B."

Kataoka previously served as sound director on Resident Evil Revelations and arranged multiple tracks, including the main theme, Imperial Army Theme, "Battle Scene 1," the town theme, the chocobo theme, and dungeon theme. Tsunemoto contributed arrangements of multiple tracks, including "Reunion," "Castle Pandemonium," "Battle Scene 2," "Victory" and "Rebel Army Theme." The longest track present in the game, "Finale," is arranged by Shiiba, composer of the Heartreasure: Stellar Journey soundtrack.

Final Fantasy II Pixel Remaster is currently available for Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PS4 consoles, along with Windows through Steam, and mobile devices. Excerpts of all 27 music tracks are streaming on digital music store Ototoy and the official album website.


From the Steam product page:
A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics. All the magic of the original, with improved ease of play.

Our epic tale begins with four young souls orphaned during the struggle between the Palamecian Empire and the rebel army. On their journey, the youths join forces with the white wizard Minwu, Prince Gordon of Kashuan, Leila the pirate, and many others. Behold the beautiful and sometimes tragic twists of fate that await you on your adventure.

FFII introduced a unique skill level system that strengthens different attributes of the characters depending on their fighting style instead of leveling up. Use the key terms you learn in conversation to unlock new information and progress in the story.
Square Enix store - FINAL FANTASY II PIXEL REMASTER Original Soundtrack CD - North America / Europe

CDJapan - FINAL FANTASY II PIXEL REMASTER Original Soundtrack CD

Square Enix - FF Pixel Remaster: Final Fantasy II soundtrack excerpts