Square Enix said Monday that Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary: The Crystal Edition will be released on vinyl and CD on Jan. 6, 2027. The company’s product page says the compilation includes a single, iconic track drawn from each mainline Final Fantasy title, spanning the series from the original Final Fantasy through Final Fantasy XVI.
what's included and availability
According to Square Enix, the album collects “an iconic track from each mainline title” to mark the franchise’s 40th anniversary. The company’s Japanese product page lists both vinyl and CD variants and notes that physical preorders are available in Japan.
“Now you can make those memories come rushing back with 16 of the best songs FINAL FANTASY has to offer.” — Square Enix product page
The announcement reiterates the company’s broader 40th-anniversary activity: Square Enix opened a dedicated Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary website that links to pages for each mainline entry and will be updated over time with further news and events.
related franchise plans
Square Enix’s anniversary hub also highlights several upcoming Final Fantasy projects by name. The product page references Final Fantasy XIV Evercold, Final Fantasy Resonance and Final Fantasy VII Revelation. The company has announced that Final Fantasy VII Revelation is due to release on April 8, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
- Release date: Jan. 6, 2027 (vinyl and CD)
- Content: one selected track from each mainline Final Fantasy through Final Fantasy XVI
- Preorders: available in Japan via Square Enix product page
The Crystal Edition is part of a set of anniversary initiatives Square Enix is using to mark four decades of the franchise’s music and milestones. The company’s product page frames the compilation as a musical retrospective tied to key moments in the series’ history and to upcoming Final Fantasy releases listed on the anniversary site.
Square Enix’s product page and anniversary website are the primary sources for the release date, contents and preorder information.
