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Chrono Cross

by Square Product Development Division 3 · published by Square Enix

Released November 18, 1999 on PlayStation 3, PSP, and PlayStation.

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About Chrono Cross

CHRONO CROSS, the sequel to the SNES favorite CHRONO TRIGGER, is one of the most ambitious role-playing games ever made. There are over 40 playable characters, each with their back-story, special moves, abilities, and weapons. The story spans two discs and follows the story of Serge, a young man who is able to cross dimensions. Suddenly he is pulled between worlds, trying to figure out his own past at the same time. The graphics are bright and beautiful, utilizing the PlayStation's capabilities to the fullest. The polygonal character models are huge and detailed, and the pre-rendered backgrounds are immaculately detailed. The music is composed and arranged by Yasunori Mitsuda, and features very realistic-sounding synthesizers. The battle system revolves around Elements, which are used to grant magical powers, as well as to summon huge monsters. For anyone that wanted to see the story of CHRONO TRIGGER continue, this is your chance.

Serge is a young boy from a fishermen's village. One day, while strolling on the sea shore with his sweetheart, Serge suddenly disappears. He comes back to senses several moments later. Everything seems just the same as it was before, but when Serge visits his home village, nobody recognizes him. He hears from people that he has been dead for ten years. Serge begins to realize that he is now in a parallel world. His first and only wish is to find a way to return home, but, in order to do that, he must understand what has caused the existence of parallel words, allowing inter-dimensional travel. His quest will also reveal to him the truth about his own existence.

Release dates by platform

PlayStationJPNovember 18, 1999 · Out now
PlayStationNAAugust 15, 2000 · Out now
PlayStation 3JPJuly 6, 2011 · Out now
PSPJPJuly 6, 2011 · Out now
PlayStation 3NANovember 8, 2011 · Out now
PSPNANovember 8, 2011 · Out now

Reviews & players

Player score85138 ratings on IGDB

Chrono Cross FAQ

When did Chrono Cross come out?

Chrono Cross was released on November 18, 1999 for PlayStation 3, PSP, and PlayStation.

Is Chrono Cross on PlayStation 5?

No. Chrono Cross has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PlayStation 3, PSP, and PlayStation.

Is Chrono Cross on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Chrono Cross has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PlayStation 3, PSP, and PlayStation.

Is Chrono Cross on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Chrono Cross has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PlayStation 3, PSP, and PlayStation.

Is Chrono Cross on PC?

No. Chrono Cross has not been announced for PC. It is available on PlayStation 3, PSP, and PlayStation.

Who is making Chrono Cross?

Chrono Cross is developed by Square Product Development Division 3 and published by Square Enix, Sony Computer Entertainment, Square Electronic Arts, and Square.

Is Chrono Cross multiplayer?

No. Chrono Cross is single player only.

Chrono series

10 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Chrono Trigger1995
  2. Chrono Trigger: Character Library1995
  3. Chrono Trigger: Music Library1995
  4. Chrono Trigger: Jet Bike Special1995
  5. Radical Dreamers: Le Trésor Interdit1996
  6. Chrono Cross1999
  7. Chrono Trigger2011
  8. Chrono Trigger2018
  9. Chrono Cross2022
  10. Radical Dreamers: Le Trésor Interdit2022

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