1–8 · The accident
Meet Marle, repair history in 600 A.D., survive Guardia's trial, discover ruined 2300 A.D., and learn magic at the End of Time.
Begin the walkthrough →A time-travel campaign
CampaignChrono Trigger is a single-player role-playing game built around Active Time Battle combat and a campaign that crosses the present, Middle Ages, future, prehistory, Antiquity, and the End of Time. Crono's meeting with Marle at the Millennial Fair becomes a mission to prevent the 1999 A.D. catastrophe caused by Lavos.
Route at a glance
9–15 · The Fiendlord
Trace Lavos to Magus, repair the Masamune, recruit Frog, and storm Magus's Castle.
Continue to Magus →16–23 · Lavos and Zeal
Witness Lavos's arrival, enter Zeal, charge the pendant, gain the Epoch, and escape the Blackbird.
Cross Prehistory and Zeal →24–27 · Change fate
Recover Crono, resolve the party's side quests, enter the Black Omen if desired, and choose a route to Lavos.
Finish the campaign →Release and edition summary
| Family | Verified release | Guide impact |
|---|---|---|
| Super Famicom / Super NES | 1995 | Original script, names, and core campaign. |
| PlayStation | 1999 Japan; 2001 North American compilation | Animated cinematics and Extras mode; core route unchanged. |
| Nintendo DS | 2008 Japan/North America; 2009 Europe | Revised terminology, dual-screen interface, Arena of the Ages, Lost Sanctum, Dimensional Vortex, and an additional ending. |
| Wii / PlayStation Network | 2011 | Emulated legacy editions; no new campaign route. |
| iPhone, iPad, Apple TV / Android / Amazon | Current mobile family | Modern terminology, autosave, upgraded controls, and bonus dungeons; storefront feature sets vary. |
| Windows (Steam) | February 27, 2018 | Modern edition with autosave, achievements, Lost Sanctum, and Dimensional Vortex. |
Reference sections
- Systems & preparation — battle mode, saving, magic, Techs, and party planning.
- Side quests — seven character/world resolutions and Black Omen order.
- Cast & Techs — every playable character and ability-unlock rules.
- Gear & key items — progression items, sealed-chest upgrades, tabs, and endgame rewards.
- Endings — spoiler-heavy timing windows and New Game+ routes.