Square Enix is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Final Fantasy series with a new soundtrack collection titled The Crystal Edition. This comprehensive release will feature music from all sixteen mainline Final Fantasy titles, honoring the franchise's long-standing tradition of memorable scores.
The Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary Crystal Edition album is set to be released on January 6, 2027. According to the official album site, music has been a vital component of the series since its debut in 1987, enhancing emotional moments and narrative arcs across numerous entries and spin-offs. The soundtrack aims to capture these lasting memories for generations of players.
Available in both vinyl and CD formats, the collection is currently open for pre-orders on Square Enix's Japanese storefront. The vinyl edition, comprising two 12-inch records, is priced at 8,000 yen (approximately $51 USD) plus tax. The single-disc CD version costs 3,600 yen (approximately $23 USD) plus tax. North American and European storefronts are expected to offer the album soon, though listings are not yet available.
The soundtrack selection involved a curated approach to representing each game. The full tracklist includes:
Main Theme — Final Fantasy Rebel Army Theme — Final Fantasy 2 Eternal Wind — Final Fantasy 3 Theme of Love — Final Fantasy 4 Battle at the Big Bridge — Final Fantasy 5 Searching for Friends — Final Fantasy 6 One-Winged Angel — Final Fantasy 7 Force Your Way — Final Fantasy 8 You’re Not Alone — Final Fantasy 9 To Zanarkand — Final Fantasy 10 Ronfaure — Final Fantasy 11 The Dalmasca Estersand — Final Fantasy 12 Blinded by Light — Final Fantasy 13 Torn from the Heavens — Final Fantasy 14 Somnus (Instrumental Version) — Final Fantasy 15 Away — Final Fantasy 16