The functionality to play PSOne Classics on the PlayStation Vita will be added via a firmware update later this month.

Square Enix are holding a “Winter of RPGs” campaign on the PlayStation Network.

In an alternate reality Chrono Cross is already on PlayStation Network worldwide. In our reality, only Japan has the PsOne classic, but that’s about to change.

While you’re claiming free games with your Japan region PlayStation Network account, take note of the Game Archives section.

Hashimoto lamented on Twitter there were many hurdles, but thanks to assistance from Sony Computer Entertainment Chrono Cross is primed for a digital re-release.

Back in December, Shinji Hashimoto, Front Mission Evolved producer and Twittermaniac, celebrated 20,000 followers by announcing Chrono Cross would be re-released on the PlayStation Store in Japan.

20,000 Twitter followers resulted in a Chrono Cross Field Effect on Game Archives.