Ultimate Fantasy X celebrates 25 years with emotional anniversary trailer

Sq. Enix has launched a brand new Ultimate Fantasy X trailer to mark 25 years since Tidus first washed up on the shores of Spira.

The commemorative video arrived alongside the RPG’s anniversary on July 19, with Ultimate Fantasy X initially launching for PlayStation 2 in Japan on the identical date in 2001. Relatively than teasing a remake or one other sequel, the trailer focuses on pulling these nostalgic coronary heart strings, revisiting Tidus and Yuna’s pilgrimage alongside displaying different acquainted faces together with Auron, Wakka, Lulu, Rikku and Kimahri.

Naturally, a few of Ultimate Fantasy X’s most memorable moments additionally make the reduce, bringing its combination of colourful places, battles, and emotional moments.

For those who weren’t conscious, Ultimate Fantasy X was truly the primary mainline entry developed particularly for PS2, the primary to characteristic totally polygonal environments and the primary numbered Ultimate Fantasy sport to obtain a direct sequel.

This makes it one of many extra pivotal entries within the franchise, and an enormous motive why it’s nonetheless beloved by so many.

The anniversary trailer, nonetheless, is just one a part of Sq. Enix’s celebrations. A particular brand that includes art work by Ultimate Fantasy character designer Tetsuya Nomura has additionally been launched, whereas new merchandise and a fan artwork undertaking are serving to preserve the festivities going.

The timing is especially helpful for you Nintendo Swap 2 homeowners, as Ultimate Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster is heading to the console on July 23. The gathering contains each video games with remastered visuals and music, content material primarily based on the Worldwide variations, and quality-of-life choices equivalent to high-speed mode and the power to disable random encounters.

Nonetheless, should you’re an authentic Swap proprietor, bear in mind that there doesn’t seem like a free or discounted improve path to the newer console model. To get the advantages of the Swap 2-specific launch, you need to purchase the gathering once more to expertise Tidus’ story in all its up to date glory.

Nonetheless, the anniversary trailer is a strong reminder of why Ultimate Fantasy X stays one of many collection’ most beloved adventures. Twenty-five years later, its story clearly has not misplaced its skill to hit you immediately within the emotions.