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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition lost iOS support after Square Enix said it could not fix a bug affecting purchased content while also implementing changes to the game’s in-app purchase model. The publisher announced the decision on February 13, 2025; it did not identify a more specific technical cause.
Why was Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles removed from iOS?
Square Enix said it had received reports since January 24, 2025, from iOS players who could not access additional content they had bought. That included the paid upgrade that unlocks all dungeons. The company attributed the problem to changes in the game’s in-app purchase model, but its notice does not say which technical component failed or identify a specific Apple policy or API as the cause.
In its February 13 announcement, Square Enix said: “Further investigation revealed that we are unable to completely fix the bug and implement the new changes, making it unlikely to resume service for the game.” It therefore ended support for the iOS version. Square Enix’s announcement is the source for its explanation.
What happened to the other versions?
The support change applied to iOS, not every version of the game. Square Enix said support would continue on other platforms; contemporaneous reporting identified Android, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. That does not establish current storefront availability, prices, or whether a particular edition is in stock. PocketGamer.biz’s report names those platforms.
#1 Best Overall
- Explore wilderness, caverns, incredible dungeons and more -- gorgeous, realistic graphics in three-quarter perspective
- Use magic and special attacks in exciting real-time battles -- and use teamwork to overcome the deadliest creatures on the planet
- Exciting four-player team action, as you hack and slash through a world of monsters
- Up to three friends can join in, using their Game Boy Advance systems as controllers
- Players can use the GBA screen to access menus, organize their spell spheres, and perform upgrades -- without slowing down the onscreen action
Can affected iOS players still request a refund?
Square Enix said customers who made in-app purchases in January 2024 or later could request refunds through Apple Support. Its notice listed 15 additional-content items eligible under the stated process. The publisher also asked players with questions or problems about refunds to contact its support center by August 31, 2025; that date has passed, so the notice does not provide a current open deadline.
For the original instructions and list of eligible content, consult Square Enix’s notice. It directs refund requests to Apple Support and questions about the process to Square Enix’s support center.
Rank #2
- Disc only. Original case and manual not included. Will come packaged in a generic case.
- This renewed game has been cleaned, tested, and shows minimal wear.
What should players do if they want to play now?
Look for a supported version on a platform you already own, then confirm that the game is currently available in your region and that the specific edition meets your needs. The available reporting identifies Android, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch as platforms where support continued, but it does not verify present-day sales or compare editions.
Game Developer also summarized Square Enix’s announcement in its coverage of the iOS shutdown.
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Best Value
- Players can continue to enjoy the game even after completing the main adventure, as the New Game+ feature provides increased difficulty and better items with every new round.
- Play anytime, anywhere, and with anyone via compatibility with the DS version. Multiplayer connectivity reaches new heights in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time, where players can team up or compete with friends and players around the world.
- The intuitive control scheme introduced in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates returns, now adapted to Wii for double the action.
- Players can switch between single and multiplayer modes at any time while playing, enjoying two great gaming options in one integrated experience.
- A personalized hero can be generated from a choice of the four familiar races of the series; Clavats, Lilties, Selkies or Yukes. Players joining from the Wii can also introduce their Miis to the world of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles.
Rank #3
- An incredible, epic storyline from the makers of FINAL FANTASY
- Fast-paced real-time combat system
- Multiplayer mode for up to 4 players via DS Wireless Play
- Create weapons, armor, and other items
- Customize your Moogles with Moogle Paint, then trade them with friends
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