Publisher Square Enix has formally announced a release date for the DS edition of its celebrated SNES RPG classic Chrono Trigger, slated for release on November 28.

In addition to new dungeons built specifically for the game's Nintendo DS appearance, Square Enix revealed that the game will include an Arena mode, which "add[s] exciting new dimensions" to the classic RPG. No further details were immediately available.

The company had previously revealed that Chrono Trigger DS would include some form of wireless multiplayer, though it is not yet clear whether the Arena mode will serve as the promised multiplayer component.

With such an extensive roster of remakes and revisions of classic titles both released and in development, it seemed inevitable that Square Enix would eventually return to its classic SNES RPG Chrono Trigger. Inevitability aside, it's a well-deserved retread.

As previously revealed, the title's Nintendo DS appearance is a straight port—no fancy 3D graphics, no voice acting. Simply the game as you likely remember it or a bit crisper, thanks to a sharp LCD screen.

Chrono Trigger DS takes advantage of the hardware in ways seen in other Square Enix DS RPGs, restricting the top screen to the game itself while map navigation, menu options and battle control are pinned to the system's touch screen.

While rooting through an unsuspecting neighbor's house or exploring a dungeon, a detailed map offering a full overview of the surrounding geometry will... Read more

Update 3: Square Enix has officially announced that the enhanced DS port of Chrono Trigger will hit North America "this holiday season."

The company noted that, beyond the changes listed below, the revamp "maintains all of the game's original elements."

Update 2: The DS port of Chrono Trigger will sport a new dungeon along with a wireless multiplayer mode, according to Gamasutra.

As one would expect from a DS release, the enhanced port is said to make use of the handheld's two screens and will feature some sort of touch screen functionality.

Update: More details are expected to arrive on July 7, going by text that accompanies the link on Square Enix's Japanese site. The countdown has also appeared on Square's North American page, implying that, as expected, the project will hit North America.

Original Story: A new page on publisher Square Enix's Japanese website suggests that the company is planning to port its acclaimed SNES RPG Chrono Trigger to the Nintendo DS.

Pointing to a directory marked "ctds", the page (pictured left) shows the Nintendo DS logo juxtaposed with the series' iconic clock image. While the page ... Read more