Summary
The remastered version ofFinal Fantasy Crystal Chronicleshas been unexpectedly shut down on iOS devices by publisher Square Enix due to a persistent bug. Players have been running into progression issues inFinal Fantasy Chrystal Chronicleson their mobile devices, and in response, leadership at Square Enix has decided to simply end support for the classic action RPG on the iOS platform.
Originally launched in Japan for the Nintendo GameCube in 2003 and making its debut in other parts of the world in 2004, the game sees parties made up of series-regularFinal Fantasyraces and character classes journeying around a fantasy realm in a caravan and protecting settlements from a destructive miasma that envelops the world. Aremastered version ofFinal Fantasy Crystal Chronicleswas releasedin August 2020 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and mobile devices.
A recentstatement from Square Enixhas revealed that a large number of players using iOS devices have been unable to access content that they’ve paid for in the mobile game, including those who paid for the full version, due to a bug that surfaced when the developers changed the in-app purchase model. Developers have been unable to fix the bug completely, and Square Enix has decided to end service for it on iOS beginning on February 13, noting that the game is unlikely to return to the mobile platform. It’s an unfortunate end to a more than four-year run that got off to a rocky start, asFinal Fantasy Crystal Chronicles' remaster suffered major multiplayer issuesfrom its early days, earning the dissatisfaction of a lot of long-time fans.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles In-App Purchases Available for Refund
However, players who made in-app purchases for the iOS version of the game during or after January 2024 may be eligible for refunds. This includes those who bought the full version of the game as well as those who bought individualFinal Fantasy Crystal ChroniclesArtifactsand other items individually or in packs. Players seeking refunds should contact Apple Support before May 07, 2025.
Those looking to playCrystal Chronicleselsewhere still have other options. The Android version of the game is still listed on the Google Play Store, although many customers won’t be able to purchase it, as it was built to be played on older phone models. However, the game is still available for $29.99 on both the Nintendo eShop and the PlayStation Store, making the Switch and PS4 versions still accessible. Additionally, in comments made in 2023,Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles' producer said he wanted a new gameto be made that would be a spin-off from the mainlineFinal Fantasyseries, much likeCrystal Chronicleswas, so there is a possibility of a sequel in the future.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition
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FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES™ Remastered Edition is an enchanting action RPG that follows a young group, known as the Crystal Caravans, as they embark on an epic journey to search for myrrh, a precious and rare liquid needed to cleanse and maintain a crystal protecting their world from the deadly gas, miasma.Call upon magic and might and team up with faraway friends to take down fearsome foes! Enlist comrades to your crystal caravan in online multiplayer mode with up to four players.Adventure and exploration await your caravan in brand-new lands teeming with wonder. Featuring new areas inside dungeons, even those who played the original version will have rewarding surprises in store!
