The Xbox indie successor of Chrono Trigger has confirmed a release date
Threads of Time, an indie turn-based JRPG heavily inspired by the classic Chrono Trigger, has officially announced its release date for Summer 2027. The game will launch simultaneously across Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
The announcement marks a significant development milestone after the indie development team maintained relative silence for approximately one year following a Tokyo Game Show 2025 trailer debut. The game aims to recapture the beloved essence of Square Enix’s iconic Chrono Trigger, featuring time-travel mechanics that allow players to embark on journeys across multiple historical periods with the goal of saving the world.
The comprehensive multi-platform release strategy represents an ambitious commitment from the independent developer, bringing Threads of Time to both current-generation and next-generation console hardware alongside PC gaming. The inclusion of Nintendo Switch 2 support indicates the development timeline has already accounted for Nintendo’s upcoming hardware refresh.
The announcement reflects the indie gaming sector’s continued focus on creating spiritual successors and inspired works based on classic gaming franchises, with Chrono Trigger’s timeless turn-based JRPG formula proving particularly influential for new developers seeking to revive that beloved era of gaming.