Final Fantasy VI, originally released as Final Fantasy III in North America, is launched by Square Co. Ltd. for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). It becomes one of the most critically acclaimed entries in the Final Fantasy series.
Square Enix releases Final Fantasy VI Advance for the Game Boy Advance in Japan, featuring updated graphics, new dungeons, and additional content compared to the original SNES release.
Final Fantasy VI Advance is released in North America for the Game Boy Advance, bringing the enhanced version of the classic RPG to the western handheld gaming audience.