Square Enix Officially Announces Chrono Trigger: One Mark

Chrono Trigger has taken a full seat in the Mount Rushmore of JRPGs. The iconic Akira Toriyama designs, the open-ended way it allows you to slip through time, and the old-school combat system helped it reach “greatest of all time” status. It’s hard to pinpoint just one reason why the classic JRPG has caught on like wildfire since the SNES era, but strong characters are a huge part of why it endures to this day.

While we haven’t gotten a remake or remaster announcement that every fan is waiting for, there’s something else in store for loyal Chrono Trigger enthusiasts. Thanks to an official X post from Square Enix, we know that Chrono Trigger is getting a new collection this year.

This year in Japan, Square Enix is distributing “One Mark Collection” gacha physical keychains for Chrono Trigger. You’ll be able to find them in Japan, as this is a region-specific promotion, though you can also import them online. The complete set retails for around $140 USD.

There are 15 types in total, all featuring a standing pose, as well as an action pose for all six main characters: Chrono, Marle, Lucca, Frog, Robo, Ayla, and Magus. A “mystery” character is also part of the line, and it’s none other than a Nu (the blue creatures with green hair that are frequently marketed alongside Chrono Trigger).

You can find them all over Japan, with Kansai having the most locations available to find them (though there are options in Tokyo, Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Chugoku and Shikoku, and Kyushu.

Running 500 yen per pull, you’ll be able to get the entire collection without too much trouble, especially if you’re just aiming to get one for each character. If you’re hunting these in Japan, we suggest using the official site, which breaks down the locations of each spot where you can get the collection by prefecture. Square Enix notes that stock varies by store and that the collection could be sold at other stores not listed.

Chrono Trigger is one of those franchises that’s evergreen, and can pop up without warning at any time. It’s somehow part of a series, involving Radical Dreamers/Chrono Cross. There was even a third potential game, Chrono Break, that didn’t fully get off the ground at the company.

By that same token, the evergreen status of Chrono Trigger can work against it. The original game is so beloved that any merchandise release is notable, and Square Enix has little incentive to work on a follow-up or a re-release when the original is still available on several platforms, including PC. One day, I hope we get to revisit this time-traveling adventure in a new format.