: Players could finally toggle between a UI optimized for gamepads and keyboards and the original launch UI designed for touchscreens and mice.
The second patch was a turning point for the port's reputation, focusing on restoration and usability. Key features included:
: Square Enix adjusted character sprites on the world map to more closely align with the classic pixel art style of the 1995 original.
While Patch #2 significantly improved the "disappointing" port, it was followed by subsequent updates in June 2018 to further refine the UI outside of battle and address remaining bugs. These collective efforts by Square Enix eventually transformed the Steam release into what many now consider the "Definitive Version," as it includes the bonus dungeons ("Lost Sanctum" and "Dimensional Vortex") alongside the corrected classic visuals. CHRONO TRIGGER – Patch #2 Update - Steam Community
: A new battle interface was introduced that mimicked the look and feel of the original Super Nintendo (SNES) version.