Ethan Crossfield 
Game soundtracks have become a major part of how players preserve and revisit classic RPGs, especially when music is closely tied to a fictional world. Square Enix is leaning into that connection for Final Fantasy 10, which reached its 25th anniversary in July 2026. The publisher has revealed Eternal Calm, a collector-focused vinyl release featuring selected music, new anniversary artwork, and a digital download option.
A soundtrack built around Spira
Final Fantasy 10 remains strongly associated with the places and characters that define its journey, from Besaid to Yuna's pilgrimage and Tidus's time in Spira. Eternal Calm reflects that identity through a two-disc analog vinyl set containing 20 tracks from the original soundtrack. The records use a clear coloration inspired by the game's seaside environments, giving the physical edition a visual link to its setting.
The packaging also features newly created anniversary artwork by Tetsuya Nomura. That combination of music and presentation makes the release more than a standard soundtrack reissue: it is designed to function as a display piece for longtime fans while still offering a way to listen without owning a turntable.
What the Eternal Calm track list includes
The selection covers several of Final Fantasy 10's best-known musical moments. Disc 1 includes "Zanarkand," "Otherworld," "This Is Your Story," "Tidus's Theme," "Besaid," "Blitz Off!," "Enemy Attack," "Fight With Seymour," "The Truth Revealed," and "A Contest Of Aeons."
Disc 2 continues with "Hum Of The Fayth," "Spira Unplugged," "Yuna's Theme," "The Sending," "Servants of the Mountain," "Via Purifico," "Yuna's Decision," "SUTEKI DA NE (Isn't It Wonderful?)," "A Fleeting Dream," and "Ending Theme." The accompanying MP3 code expands beyond those 20 vinyl tracks, providing access to 89 songs from the original Final Fantasy 10 soundtrack. Square Enix notes that two soundtrack songs are not included, and the code has a limited number of uses that could eventually be subject to an availability limit.
Release timing and what buyers should know
Eternal Calm is scheduled to launch in November 2026, with pre-orders available ahead of release. Because this is an imported vinyl edition from Japan, Square Enix warns that parts of the packaging may be written in Japanese. Customs processing may also create additional shipping delays.
The set arrives several months after Final Fantasy 10's July 2026 anniversary milestone, giving the franchise a dedicated physical commemoration built around one of its most recognizable creative elements. Buyers interested primarily in the music can use the MP3 download, while collectors receive the clear records and Nomura artwork.
Key points
- Eternal Calm is a two-disc vinyl release celebrating Final Fantasy 10's 25th anniversary.
- The records contain 20 selected soundtrack tracks and use a clear, seaside-inspired design.
- The package includes new anniversary artwork by Tetsuya Nomura.
- An MP3 code provides 89 soundtrack tracks, with limited use and possible future availability restrictions.
Expert View
This release shows how Square Enix continues to treat Final Fantasy 10 as both a game and a durable multimedia property. A physical soundtrack aimed at collectors, paired with a digital download for broader access, serves two parts of the fanbase without requiring every buyer to own a record player. It also highlights the continued commercial value of premium anniversary merchandise for established game franchises, even though the announcement does not include any new game content or competitive updates.
