Digital music distribution is bigger than ever, with streaming and downloadable files making it easy to listen to favorite tracks. Evenvideo game soundtracks have come to Spotify, letting fans revisit the classics without reaching for a CD. However, there’s also a continued appreciation for vinyl records, as fans praise the medium for its quality and fidelity. Now, just in time for a major anniversary,Final Fantasy 10is getting the vinyl record treatment.
Initially released 20 years ago,Final Fantasy 10propelled the series to new heights and has since remained a fan-favorite of the series. While the then-new PlayStation 2’s graphical capabilities helped to give the game an edge, music has also always been a major element ofFinal Fantasygames, and the tenth installment was no different, featuring a soundtrack composed in part by the renowned Nobuo Uematsu.
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Gamers can revisit tunes like Hymn of the Fayth and Zanarkand on a new vinyl collection coming this October. The two vinyl records will include 19 tracks from the original game, and each are adorned with art ofTidus and Yunaon both sides of the records. The records are exclusively available through the Square Enix store for $54.99, and they’re expected to ship on October 27. Fans should note that the release is limited, and the release date is subject to change. The full tracklist is as follows:
Collecting vinyl records of video game soundtracks has become somewhat popular as of late. Everything fromSpider-Man: Miles MoralestoEarthboundhave seen recent vinyl collectionslaunch. Game soundtracks are often extremely memorable for fans who spend hours upon hours listening to them as they play through a game. As one of Nobuo Uematsu’s iconic works, it’s appropriate thatFinal Fantasy 10is joining the list of recent vinyl releases.
Final Fantasy 10is likely on the minds of many gamers right now, as nostalgic fans think back to its release two decades ago. While the series has been largely dormant outside of remasters and ports, the idea ofFinal Fantasy 10-3being a possibility has excited the fanbase. Of course, the prospect isn’t the only thing keeping fans engaged, asFinal Fantasy 16and the second part ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeare both in the works. Both new and old fans of the series have plenty to look forward to in the years to come, whether or not the developer chooses to return to the world of Spira.
Final Fantasy 10 HD Remasteris available now on PC, PlayStation 4, Switch, and Xbox One.
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