FINAL FANTASY V
Released Nov 2021
The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
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Evaluation
Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster launched on November 10, 2021 as a complete remaster of the 1992 classic. The store description makes clear this is a self-contained product — a polished 2D pixel remaster with updated graphics, a rearranged soundtrack, and quality-of-life improvements. There is no suggestion of post-launch story content, expansions, or a live service component.
Since launch, Square Enix has issued a steady stream of patches addressing bugs and adding quality-of-life features (version 1.0.7 in August 2022, 1.1.0 in January 2024, 1.2.0 in March 2025, and a minor bug fix in October 2025). The two DLC items in the store are both soundtrack releases — the Original Soundtrack (January 23, 2025) and the Piano Collections album (March 12, 2026) — neither of which represents new game content. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no announced expansions, and no developer roadmap pointing to future content additions.
The most recent developer communication was a minor bug fix patch on October 8, 2025. The overall pattern reflects a finished game receiving ongoing maintenance rather than active content development. This game shipped as a complete, standalone product and remains so.
Evidence
Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster launched as a complete, standalone remaster of the 1992 original.
Store description presents the game as a complete remaster with no mention of ongoing content, expansions, or post-launch additions.
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Developer
Publisher
Square Enix
Achievements
39
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
A remodeled 2D take on the fifth 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.
The King of Tycoon has sensed a disturbance in the wind. When the crystals that balance the powers of the world are threatened, the king hastens to the rescue...only to go missing. Somewhere a young man and his Chocobo find themselves drawn toward friends that will change their destiny.
Building on the job systems of previous games, FFV includes a diverse selection of jobs to try, and a unique ability system that lets you combine skills.
Develop your characters with free reign, and master your battle tactics in the fifth installment of the FINAL FANTASY series!
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(This remaster is based on the original "FINAL FANTASY V" game released in 1992. Features and/or content may differ from previously rereleased versions of the game.)
The King of Tycoon has sensed a disturbance in the wind. When the crystals that balance the powers of the world are threatened, the king hastens to the rescue...only to go missing. Somewhere a young man and his Chocobo find themselves drawn toward friends that will change their destiny.
Building on the job systems of previous games, FFV includes a diverse selection of jobs to try, and a unique ability system that lets you combine skills.
Develop your characters with free reign, and master your battle tactics in the fifth installment of the FINAL FANTASY series!
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■Beautifully revived with new graphics and sound!
- Universally updated 2D pixel graphics, including the iconic FINAL FANTASY character pixel designs created by Kazuko Shibuya, the original artist and current collaborator.
- Beautifully rearranged soundtrack in a faithful FINAL FANTASY style, overseen by original composer Nobuo Uematsu.
■Improved gameplay!
- Including modernized UI, auto-battle options, and more.
- Switch the soundtrack between the rearranged version, created for the pixel remaster, or the original version, capturing the sound of the original game.
- Now possible to switch between different fonts, including the default font and a pixel-based font based on the atmosphere of the original game.
- Additional boost features to expand gameplay options, including switching off random encounters and adjusting experience and ABP gained multipliers between 0 and 4.
- Dive into the world of the game with supplemental extras like the bestiary, illustration gallery, and music player.
(This remaster is based on the original "FINAL FANTASY V" game released in 1992. Features and/or content may differ from previously rereleased versions of the game.)
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Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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