Now that Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster is out in the wild, longtime fans and newcomers alike can enjoy the updated presentation, which includes a few altered scenes. One of the big changes involves the famous “Maria and Draco” opera scene, which now includes the addition of real vocals.
Original composer Nobuo Uematsu recently commented on the change, saying “it would be nice if we could actually put vocals in there.” Not only did Square Enix follow through with his request, they actually ended up adding opera vocals in Korean, Spanish, German and Italian on top of the English version.
You can see samples in English and Italian below.
To celebrate the launch of Final Fantasy VI pixel remaster on Steam and Mobile, we have a special showing tonight: please enjoy this preview screening of the iconic “Maria and Draco” opera.
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— FINAL FANTASY (@FinalFantasy) February 28, 2022
Please enjoy this simply bellissimo rendition of the “Draco and Maria” opera in Italian.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the vocalists who exhibited their talents in these amazing opera performances! Bravo, everyone!” – Square Enix Sound Team pic.twitter.com/Xgr4ZygOM4
— FINAL FANTASY (@FinalFantasy) February 28, 2022
“Mr. Uematsu’s desire to bring opera to as many people as he could, as well as the development team’s passion and dedication, allowed us to include vocal performances in 7 languages! We sincerely hope that all these wonderful singing voices bring smiles to fans across the globe!”
— FINAL FANTASY (@FinalFantasy) February 28, 2022
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