To perform the glitch, the player must save and Quick Save their game, then return to the title screen and start a New Game, then continue until they have their desired character join the party. As the player cannot save the game on the new file at any point, it is best done on an emulator with save states, or with early characters, such as Terra and Locke. In the mobile version, trying to execute this glitch will send the player back to the title screen.