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Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster joins Xbox Game Pass in April

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Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster joins Xbox Game Pass in April
Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster for Xbox Series X|S and PC will be included with Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass, starting April 7th.

The Pixel Remaster editions of the role-playing game series are presented in a sprite-based format reminiscent of the franchise's Game Boy Advance ports, while also adopting a widescreen display. Additional features include a fast-forward option for battles, mini-maps of dungeons and towns, and a music player and bestiary. Character sprite art is overseen by pixel artist Kazuko Shibuya.


Multiple artists participated in recording arrangements of composer Nobuo Uematsu's music score for the "Pixel Remaster." The 54-track soundtrack album is hosted on Steam, with excerpts of all arrangements streaming on the official album website and digital music store Ototoy.

Hidenori Miyanaga from Square Enix's Osaka branch served as music director on the role-playing game, while arrangers include Yuko Komiyama, Ayumu Murai, Shingo Kataoka, Masashi Kuno, Ryoue Takagi, Tomonori Adachi, and Masaya Tsunemoto.

Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster is on Steam, verified for use with the Steam Deck. The console edition is also available for PS4 and Nintendo Switch.


From the Xbox product page:
The Kingdom of Baron sent their elite airship fleet, the Red Wings, to attack the surrounding countries. Distressed by his mission, Cecil, a dark knight and captain of the Red Wings, decides to fight against the tyrannical Baron with his trusted friend and his paramour at his side. In his search for the crystals, Cecil must travel over land, under the ground, to the Land of Summons, and even to the moon. Join forces with Kain the dragoon, Rosa the white mage, Rydia the summoner, and many more skilled allies.

FFIV is the first title to introduce the dynamic "Active Time Battle" system, where time moves even during battle, giving the players an exciting sense of urgency.Thanks to the wide appeal of the game, this revolutionary system would be implemented in many future titles in the series.
Square Enix - FINAL FANTASY IV PIXEL REMASTER Original Soundtrack Excerpts