Final Fantasy V turns 28 years old
Let's celebrate as Final Fantasy V, first released on this day in 1998, turns 28, marking a significant milestone for gaming history!
Jonathan Dubinski · 2 min read
Celebrating Final Fantasy V's 28th Anniversary and Jones's New Beginnings Tour with Sarah McLachlan in Houston
Today in gaming, March 19, 2026, the Twitter account Onthisdaygaming recalled that Final Fantasy V debuted on the PlayStation in Japan on this day in 1998—28 years ago. Meanwhile, tickets are now available via Ticketmaster for Jones's upcoming performance at Jones Hall in Houston, Texas, on March 10, 2023, at 8:00 PM. The concert celebrates the release of their new album, New Beginnings, and will feature singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan as the opening act. Jones, who released their last critically acclaimed album, Legacy, in 2020, has built a 25-year career and discography of eight studio albums. McLachlan has been a mainstay in the music scene since the 90s, known for hits like "Angel" and "I Will Remember You." The tour will visit North American cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City, and the Houston show is predicted to sell out quickly.
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Game info
- Official Name
- Final Fantasy V
- Brief Summary
- Final Fantasy V begins on a day when the world's wind currents begin to slow and stale. Deeply troubled by this occurrence, the king of Tycoon makes ready to travel to the Wind Shrine on the back of his drake, quelling the worries of his daughter, Princess Lenna. Upon arriving at the Shrine, the king bears witness to the Wind Crystal shattering before his eyes. Meanwhile, a young traveler named Bartz, resting in the woods near Tycoon, witnesses a meteorite plunge to the planet's surface just outside the castle. Bartz promptly investigates, discovering Lenna lying unconscious from attack. After rescuing her, they discover an old man in the debris with partial amnesia named Galuf. Lenna explains that she had been on her way to the Wind Shrine after her father. Galuf suddenly recalls that it was his original destination as well, opting to accompany her. Though the trio part ways, Bartz soon encounters Lenna and Galuf again assaulted by monsters in a quaking valley. The three travel together, finding all land routes blockaded by the upheavals caused by the meteorite's fall. Exploring a cavern, they encounter a den of pirates and their leader, Faris. With the help of the pirate captain, the group makes its way to the Wind Shrine to discover the shattered Crystal, but no sign of the missing king. The shards react to their presence, however, and an image of Tycoon appears, explaining to them that they must protect those Crystals that yet remain. The original Final Fantasy V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned Final Fantasy series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
- Platforms
- PlayStation 4, iOS, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Android, Nintendo Switch
- Released
- November 10, 2021
- Genre
- Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
- Play Modes
- Single player
- Content Rating
- T
- Languages
- Chinese (Simplified), Czech, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Korean
- Developer
- Tose, Square Enix Creative Business Unit IV
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Ratings
- 77/100 (19 reviews)
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