Chrono Trigger Composer Returning to Work on DLC for Award-Winning 2023 RPG

Chrono Trigger Composer Returning to Work on DLC for Award-Winning 2023 RPG

Key Takeaways

  • Yasunori Mitsuda returns to compose for Sea of Stars’ DLC.
  • Mitsuda wrote 10 songs for the game’s soundtrack, with a similar role planned for the post-launch DLC.
  • The Throes of the Watchmaker DLC expands on Sea of Stars’ world with a new clockwork area and characters.

As a long-time gamer who has grown up with the magic of Square Enix and Nintendo games, I can hardly contain my excitement about Yasunori Mitsuda returning to compose for the DLC of Sea of Stars! The man behind some of my favorite tunes from Chrono Trigger is back, and this time he’s bringing his enchanting melodies to expand the already captivating world of Sea of Stars.


Renowned composer Yasunori Mitsuda, known for his work on the classic game Chrono Trigger, has confirmed his involvement as a guest composer for the DLC of the critically acclaimed 2023 RPG, Sea of Stars. Sea of Stars, released in August 2023, was hailed as one of the best RPGs of the year due to its resemblance to Square Enix’s 16-bit RPGs. This accolade is well-deserved, as Sea of Stars drew inspiration from games like Chrono Trigger and Super Mario RPG, both developed by Square in the late 90s. Not only does Sea of Stars echo these classic JRPGs, but it also boasted one of Chrono Trigger’s composers on its team – Yasunori Mitsuda himself.

Yasunori Mitsuda is widely recognized as a talented video game composer, contributing his skills to numerous projects by Square Enix and their associated soundtracks. Beyond the game “Chrono Trigger,” he also collaborated with Nintendo on titles like “Kid Icarus Uprising,” the “Xenoblade Chronicles” series, and “Stella Glow.” In addition, Mitsuda served as a guest composer for “Sea of Stars,” where he teamed up with Eric W. Brown to create ten unique songs for the game’s soundtrack. In the future, Mitsuda will once again collaborate on “Sea of Stars” for its DLC expansion titled “Throes of the Watchmaker.

Mitsuda recently revealed on his firm’s main site that he will contribute as a guest composer for the expansion pack, Throes of the Watchmaker, for Sea of Stars. The specifics of his role in this add-on are yet to be disclosed, but given his past collaborations with Sabotage, it is expected that he will pen a few songs for the game. Sabotage initially unveiled the Throes of the Watchmaker DLC for Sea of Stars in September, roughly one month following its initial release. Since then, Sabotage has been relatively tight-lipped about the DLC’s launch date and development status, although fans did receive an update on the Sea of Stars expansion earlier this August, confirming a Spring 2025 release window.

Chrono Trigger Composer Yasunori Mitsuda Returning for Sea of Stars DLC

The multiplayer aspect under construction for “Sea of Stars” is called Three-Player Co-op Mode. In this setting, each player will independently manage one of the game’s three characters while navigating a shared map, much like in Square Enix’s “Secret of Mana”. However, details regarding this feature are still scarce, as it’s also currently being developed.

In the upcoming expansion for “Sea of Stars,” titled “The Throes of the Watchmaker,” players will delve into a captivating carnival-themed clockwork realm. The narrative centers around the party’s search for a unique pocket watch within this area. The DLC promises to introduce both familiar faces and new characters, such as malevolent clones and a fresh addition to the party known as “The Artificer.” Enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the expansion to shed light on the Watchmaker’s backstory within the saga of “Sea of Stars.

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2024-09-08 22:35