The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series has achieved a remarkable milestone, selling five million copies worldwide. This success contributes to the monumental achievement of the entire Final Fantasy franchise, which has now sold over 200 million units since its inception in 1987.

This resurgence of the first six Final Fantasy titles is thanks to the Pixel Remaster series, providing a definitive way to experience these foundational games. While these classics have seen numerous re-releases over the years, the Pixel Remasters offer significant enhancements.

The Pixel Remaster editions boast updated 2D pixel art, rearranged soundtracks, quality-of-life features like experience boosts, mini-maps, auto-battle, and the ability to save anywhere. These updates streamline the gameplay experience, making it more accessible for both nostalgic fans and newcomers alike.

Square Enix's efforts to modernize these beloved titles have resonated with players, evidenced by the series' impressive sales figures. The developer's commitment to preserving the legacy of these games while enhancing their accessibility has clearly paid off.

Square Enix announced the five million sales milestone for the Pixel Remaster series in a recent Twitter post. The collection initially launched for mobile and PC in July 2021, with the first three titles. Later, a compilation featuring all six games was released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in 2023.  Surprisingly, the collection also arrived on Xbox Series X/S in September 2024, revealed during Microsoft's Tokyo Game Show presentation.

Following the successful remakes of Final Fantasy 7, fans are anticipating similar treatment for other classic entries.  Rumors of a Final Fantasy 9 remake persist, with recent speculation pointing towards a potential 2026 or later release.

While Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake producer Masaaki Hayasaka expressed interest in remaking Final Fantasy 6, original director Yoshinori Kitase estimated a 20-year development timeline if it were to follow the scope of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake project.  Currently, fans await news regarding the third and final installment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy.

Additionally, Final Fantasy 14 players can look forward to Patch 7.2, launching on March 25th. This update promises new content, including a "jog" function, additional main story quests, job adjustments, and more.