Square Enix has multiple Final Fantasy projects in active development or recently released, including the HD-2D remake Final Fantasy Resonance (October 2026), the third remake installment Final Fantasy VII Revelation (spring 2027), and multiplatform ports of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster. Final Fantasy XIV continues to receive content updates with patch 7.51.
Square Enix's Final Fantasy series is in a period of multiplatform expansion and new project announcements. The most significant new title is Final Fantasy Resonance, the first HD-2D game in the series, announced during a June 9 Nintendo Direct and launching October 22, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game is a console remake of the first season of the discontinued mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, with a turn-based command battle system, break gauges, and a Vision system for equipping abilities from past series protagonists. A media preview showed the game's Cinematic Pixel visual style and confirmed a Collector's Edition.
The Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy concluded its announcement cycle with Final Fantasy VII Revelation, revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026 for a spring 2027 simultaneous multiplatform release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Director Naoki Hamaguchi described the theme as resolve, showing a seamless open world with the airship Highwind, new playable characters Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind, and a Wear system that changes combat styles. Hamaguchi addressed feedback from Rebirth by making mini-game rewards cosmetic and adding difficulty options. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth itself launched on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on June 3, 2026, with a Switch 2 review noting smooth handheld performance.
Other Final Fantasy releases include Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23, 2026, with a physical edition on August 27. Final Fantasy XVI joined the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in June 2026. Final Fantasy XIV received Dawntrail patch 7.51 on June 2, adding an ultimate raid focused on Kefka. Tifa Lockhart from the Final Fantasy VII Remake series will join Street Fighter 6 as a guest character in spring 2027. Good Smile Company displayed painted samples of Tidus and Yuna from Final Fantasy X at Good Smile Fest 2026, and announced Nendoroids for Final Fantasy XIV characters Alphinaud, Yotsuyu, and Emet-Selch.
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The latest This Week in Games column notes the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy X, released in 2001. Square Enix released a commemorative video featuring major moments from the game. The column also discusses the game's setting, its Okinawan-inspired names for Tidus and Yuna, and its heavy use of water as a visual theme.
TAITO announced on July 27 that two original craft beers inspired by the world of Final Fantasy XIV will be available at the craft beer and game bar EXBAR TOKYO plus AKIHABARA starting July 31. The two varieties are a fruit ale called Guiding Light, themed after the Mothercrystal, and a white ale called Healer of the Forest, themed after the forest city of Gridania. Alongside the beer launch, an Aetheryte monument approximately 160 cm tall will be installed at the adjacent FINAL FANTASY XIV GOODS SHOP AKIHABARA. The monument reproduces the teleportation device players use to travel between regions in the game. To commemorate the release, TAITO will sell acrylic keychains featuring Alpha and a Moogle holding beer mugs. Customers who purchase Final Fantasy XIV merchandise totaling 3,000 yen or more will receive a postcard, while supplies last. An original commemorative stamp with Alpha and Moogle will also be available at the store. EXBAR TOKYO plus AKIHABARA is located in the Akihabara East-West Free Passage and is open daily from 10:00 to 23:00.
Square Enix has opened pre-orders for a new line of mascot plush toys called Pocket Peoplets, featuring characters from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy X. The lineup includes 11 characters total: Cloud, Aerith, Tifa, and Sephiroth from FF7R, and Tidus, Yuna, Wakka, Lulu, Kimahri, Auron, and Rikku from FF10. Each Pocket Peoplet is described as compact enough to fit in a pocket, with a soft, fluffy texture and large eyes designed for attaching to bags or displaying at home or in an office. Each mascot is priced at 2,090 yen (tax included). The release date is set for November 14, 2026. Pre-orders are available now through the Square Enix e-STORE, the company's official online shop. The product pages for each character are live on the store.
Drecom announced on July 24, 2026, that the 3D dungeon RPG "Wizardry Variants Daphne" (iOS, Android, PC) will begin a collaboration event with Square Enix's MMORPG "Final Fantasy XI" on July 30. The collaboration includes an item distribution within Final Fantasy XI: the equipment item "Mask of the Abyss," based on the player character "Masked Adventurer" from Wizardry Variants Daphne, will be given away during a distribution period scheduled for August. Further details of the event are to be announced in subsequent reports. To mark the collaboration, 4Gamer.net published a special conversation between Wizardry creator Robert Woodhead and former Square Enix developer Hiromichi Tanaka, who worked on the first three Final Fantasy titles. In the discussion, Tanaka noted that the ninja job in the original Final Fantasy was directly influenced by Wizardry, and that the medieval fantasy world brought to computers by Wizardry became a driving force for his work. Woodhead and Tanaka also reflected on the early days of computer game development, including packaging innovations and the experimental nature of titles like Wizardry IV.
Square Enix announced during the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin on July 25 that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the MMORPG will launch on August 4, 2026. Pre-orders began on the same day via the My Nintendo Store. As a stabilization period, service fees will be waived for approximately one month after launch. A free trial is also scheduled to begin at the same time. Existing players on other platforms will receive a 50% discount on service fees for the Switch 2 version. A Nintendo Switch Online subscription is not required to play. Various packages are available, including a Complete Pack at 30% off (4,466 yen) until August 12. The announcement was part of a broader keynote that also revealed details for the upcoming expansion Final Fantasy XIV: Silver Wanderer, scheduled for January 2027, including a new setting, two new jobs (with the tank role Bastion confirmed), and an eight-player raid series crossing over with Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Square Enix held the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin on July 25, unveiling a wave of new details for the upcoming expansion pack Silver Wanderer, scheduled for release in January 2027. The keynote, led by producer and director Naoki Yoshida, introduced the new tank job Bastion, which wields a weapon called Magic Armor that functions as both a shield and a cannon, capable of switching between melee and ranged attacks. Bastion is an ancient martial art inherited by the royal family ruling Elsrend Island and starts at level 90, with its job quest beginning in Limsa Lominsa. The expansion is set in the Fourth World, an ice-bound realm where humanity lives on five giant airships called Continent Ships. Walkthrough videos showcased two of these ships: the Water Continent Ship Naglfar and the Fire Continent Ship Flinghorni. A new main quest system allows players to tackle branching areas in any order, with a Balance Adjust system automatically scaling monster levels in dungeons and FATEs to accommodate level differences. The main quest Part 2 arrives as Patch 7.56 on September 8, leading into the expansion. Post-launch, Patch 8.0 will introduce customizable teleport and job action animations, with further customization and expanded race-specific options like nose darkness for Lalafell and Viera and horn changes for Au Ra arriving in Patch 8.1.
Square Enix released the download version of Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch2 on July 23, featuring a Game Boost Function that lets players adjust game speed, character enhancement, and encounter rates. The package version follows on August 27 with a limited 25th anniversary sleeve.
Square Enix has launched a limited-time lineup of official T-shirts commemorating the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy X and the 35th anniversary of Final Fantasy IV, available through Amazon's Merch on Demand service. The collection includes nine short-sleeve T-shirt designs, each priced at 3,600 yen (tax included). For Final Fantasy X, the designs feature special anniversary art, CG art of Yuna, key art of Tidus and Yuna, and CG art of Tidus. For Final Fantasy IV, the designs include Rydia art, a character circle line motif, 35th anniversary art, dot characters, and Cecil art. The shirts come in multiple colors and sizes, including men's XS to 3XL, women's M to L, and kids' sizes 100 to 150. In addition to short-sleeve T-shirts, the lineup also includes long-sleeve T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and zip hoodies. The sale period runs for one year, until July 16, 2027. The official Final Fantasy X account on X (formerly Twitter) also promoted the apparel and goods.
Game Spark and Inside published their weekly roundups of new game releases for the week of July 20-26, 2026, covering both Japan and North America. The most prominently highlighted titles include Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo Switch 2, DragonSword: Awakening for Windows PC, and KAZUMA KANEKO'S TSUKUYOMI for Windows PC. Splatoon Raiders and DragonSword: Awakening are both scheduled for July 23, while KAZUMA KANEKO'S TSUKUYOMI launches July 24. Other notable releases mentioned in the opening of the Inside article are FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster (Nintendo Switch 2, July 23), SD Gundam G Generation Eternal (Windows PC, July 22), and Vampire (Windows PC, July 22). The lists also include dozens of smaller indie titles across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Both outlets note that release dates are subject to change.
Square Enix and Tencent announced that Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will end service in mainland China on September 30, 2026. New user registrations and in-game purchases were suspended immediately. The companies also apologized for canceling the planned global version, citing business adjustments and market changes. The mobile game launched in China in June 2025 and was developed by Lightspeed Studios.
Square Enix released a second trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance on July 16 and opened pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch download versions. The game, an HD-2D offline adaptation of the first story arc of the defunct mobile title Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, launches on October 22 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. The Steam version releases a day later on October 23. The standard edition costs 7,678 yen, the Digital Deluxe Edition 9,878 yen, and the Collector's Edition 25,500 yen. The trailer shows the opening story, featuring protagonists Rain and Lasswell as they investigate the Earth Shrine and encounter the armored Veritas of the Dark. The game uses HD-2D graphics for the first time in a Final Fantasy title, with cutscenes rendered in a technique called Cinematic Pixel that converts 3D CG into pixel art. The turn-based battle system includes a job system and Visions that summon past Final Fantasy heroes. Pre-orders for the Switch 2 and Switch versions are available on the Nintendo eShop. The Japanese version of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius ended service in October 2025, and the English version in October 2024.
Square Enix and Tencent announced on July 17 that the Chinese version of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will end service on September 30, about a year after its launch. The license agreement between the two companies is being terminated, and the planned global expansion is now uncertain.
Square Enix has announced a 25th anniversary exhibition for Final Fantasy X, titled 'FINAL FANTASY X MUSEUM - Memory of the Phantasm.' The event will run from September 12 to September 27, 2026, at Lumine Zero in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The exhibition will feature a range of development materials from the original 2001 PlayStation 2 RPG, alongside commemorative merchandise available for purchase at the venue. Fan art and memory comments submitted through the official 25th anniversary special page will also be displayed. The official website and X (formerly Twitter) account launched on July 17 of this year. In addition to the exhibition, Square Enix is rolling out other 25th anniversary projects, including a line of T-shirts and smartphone cases now available on Amazon, and a stream of the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy X on the variety show 'Kano Eiko's Critica no Hit' scheduled for the same day as the announcement. Ticket details for the exhibition have not yet been released and will be announced via the official channels.
Square Enix will implement Patch 7.55 for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail on July 28. The update adds the Northern Expedition area for Mirage Island Crescent Isle, the final stage of the Phantom Weapon enhancement, a sequel to the Hildibrand Gold Chapter, and an Allied Tribe Extra Story. The patch wraps up several side storylines from the expansion.
Square Enix released the second trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance on July 16, 2026. The trailer showcases the HD-2D RPG's summons, including Odin, Titan, and Ramuh, and phantoms of past protagonists such as Cloud, Bartz, and Noctis. The game is the latest entry in the "Dot Final Fantasy" series, built on the concept of what the franchise might look like if it had continued evolving in pixel art form. It uses HD-2D graphics to tell a new story centered on crystals. The turn-based command battle system and job system return, along with chocobos, espers, and airship exploration. Some summon animations and special moves are rendered in full 3D, blending classic dot visuals with modern effects. Final Fantasy Resonance launches on October 22, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows and Steam. The Steam version follows on October 23. The standard price is 7,678 yen (tax included), while the Nintendo Switch 2 version is listed at 6,906 yen. The trailer follows the game's initial reveal during a Nintendo Direct in June 2026.
Square Enix announced on July 15, 2026, that the Final Fantasy XIV Hikari no Nouryousai 2026 in Shibuya Sakura Stage will be held on August 1 and 2. The event at the Shibuya Sakura Stage complex in Tokyo includes a traveling Eorzea Cafe offering takeout-only menu items, with laminated cards given as a novelty to early customers. A Final Fantasy XIV Pop-Up Shop will sell collaboration products from various brands and creators, previously available at a pop-up inside JR Kyoto Station in March. Customers who spend 3,000 yen or more at the shop receive an original clear card. On August 1, a public live broadcast commemorating the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy XIV will take place. Participants include production manager Shoichi Matsuzawa, lead item designer Yosuke Hayashi, and community manager Kazuyoshi Mochizuki. The broadcast will feature product information and live gameplay on actual hardware. Additional activities include the cooperative game Ancient Allagan Control Panel, the Dance with Dancing Green beta test, and the real puzzle game Bridge Between Two Worlds encore. The official goods shop Square Enix Garden on the 3rd floor will sell new FFXIV merchandise in advance, and Square Enix Capsule Garden will offer new capsule toys. Participating restaurants in Shibuya Sakura Stage will distribute special stickers during the event period.
Several Final Fantasy games are at their lowest prices ever on Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store. The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Digital Deluxe Edition is 60% off at 3,256 yen, Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age is 1,914 yen on Switch, and the Final Fantasy I-VI Bundle is 5,503 yen. Most deals end July 15.
Square Enix has launched the second part of its Summer Sale on PlayStation Store, Nintendo Store, and Nintendo eShop, running until July 29. Discounts include Star Ocean 6 at 65% off and other anniversary titles like FINAL FANTASY IV at 40% off. The sale also features first-time discounts for Life is Strange: Reunion Deluxe Edition.
Square Enix announced seven collaboration items from its Lit Bāff Apt. brand for Final Fantasy X, including T-shirts inspired by the Sacred Spring scene and The Sending in a city pop style, Blitzball League official goods, Lulu's Moogle Doll, and a Besaid Aurochs mug. The release date is August 24.
Thirdwave's GALLERIA brand announced three limited-edition gaming PCs for the Final Fantasy XIV Crystal Conflict Region Championship 2026 Japan tournament. The commemorative models, on sale from July 10 to November 30, 2026, have the same specifications as GALLERIA's recommended FFXIV PCs and come with four pre-installed original wallpapers. Prices range from 335,980 yen to 564,980 yen.
Sony Interactive Entertainment published the June 2026 PS Store download rankings on July 9. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth leads the PS5 category, followed by Adventurer Elliot's Millennium Story and EA Sports FC 26. On PS4, Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 takes first, with Dragon Quest XI S and Monster Hunter: World in second and third. Beat Saber tops PS VR2, and eFootball leads free-to-play.
Square Enix announced the end of service for FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS on October 7, 2026. The producer letter cited difficulty in providing quality that satisfies as a title bearing the FF7 name, particularly balancing production workload and demand for character weapons and gear graphics. The game launched on smartphone in September 2023 and on Steam in December 2023.
The Final Fantasy Tactics remaster Ivalice Chronicles is 30% off on Steam until July 10. The sale comes after a June update added a New Game Plus mode, which was implemented after the game sold over 1 million copies worldwide in three months, exceeding creator Yasumi Matsuno's expectations. The remaster includes enhanced and classic modes.
Anime News Network published a five-part roundup of Tanabata greetings from across the anime, manga, and video game industries on July 7, 2026. The collection includes wishes and illustrations from official accounts for series such as Bungo Stray Dogs, Detective Conan, My Hero Academia, Sakamoto Days, Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan, Hell's Paradise, and Dragon Quest. Video game franchises like Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, and Like a Dragon also participated, alongside creators including Hideo Kojima, Yuki Kaji, and Shoko Nakagawa. Several series tied their posts to new releases: the second season of Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers premiered on July 7, My Happy Marriage released a special Tanabata illustration and announced a three-episode special for 2026, and My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked began airing on July 8. The roundup also features greetings from manga titles like Chiikawa, MARRIAGETOXIN, and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, as well as from studios Tatsunoko Production and Square Enix.
Square Enix announced on July 8 that the free-to-play RPG Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will end service on October 7, 2026 at 15:00 JST. The game, developed with Applibot, launched on iOS and Android in September 2023 and on PC via Steam in December 2023. It was billed as another possibility of the Final Fantasy VII remake and featured stories from across the compilation series, including original content like the Young Sephiroth arc. In a producer letter, Shoichi Ichikawa stated that it became difficult to balance production costs with player demand for character weapons and costumes, and that providing quality worthy of the Final Fantasy VII name was no longer feasible. Sales of the paid currency Red Crystals have stopped as of July 8 at 11:00. Refunds for unused paid currency will be issued later, with details to be announced in-game and on the official website. Players are advised not to delete the app or change devices until the refund process is complete. The game will have run for approximately three years. A roadmap for the remaining service period has been released, and a PV for a new chapter is scheduled for July 8 at 17:00.
Square Enix has released the digital version of Final Fantasy X-2.5 ~Eien no Daishou~, a novel by Kazushige Nojima that continues the story after Final Fantasy X-2. The book follows Yuna and Tidus on a new adventure in Spira and is available at e-book stores for 1,540 yen.
Composer Yoko Shimomura will hold a 39th anniversary orchestra concert on September 25, 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall. The concert, titled "39! ~Thank You!~," will feature the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Grammy Award-winning Arnie Roth. The announced setlist includes pieces from games Shimomura composed for, such as "Home Town Domina" from Legend of Mana, the main theme of Xenoblade, "Beware the Forest's Mushrooms" from Super Mario RPG, "Stand Your Ground" from Final Fantasy XV, "The Other Promise" from Kingdom Hearts, a Live A Live medley, and "Cocone's Theme" from Napping Princess. Organizer advance ticket sales begin July 4 at 10:00 AM, followed by playguide advance sales on July 13, and general sales on August 22. Ticket prices are ¥9,900 for S seats and ¥8,800 for A seats.
Drecom announced on July 3, 2026, that a collaboration event between the 3D dungeon RPG Wizardry Variants Daphne and Square Enix's MMORPG Final Fantasy XI will take place in the summer of 2026. Specific content and timing details are to be announced later. Final Fantasy XI began service in Japan in May 2002 and will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2027. The game has released five expansion packs, including Chains of Promathia and Seekers of Adoulin, and its latest scenario, The Embryo of the Eclipsed World, has been distributed since 2020. Wizardry Variants Daphne is the latest entry in the Wizardry series, which marks its 45th anniversary in 2026. The collaboration will bring together the world of Vana'diel from Final Fantasy XI with the harsh dungeon exploration of Wizardry Variants Daphne. The announcement comes as Final Fantasy XI approaches its 24th anniversary in 2026.
Square Enix Manga & Books announced eight new manga licenses and two Final Fantasy books during its Anime Expo panel on Thursday. The manga slate includes titles like Not Quite Love, My Classmate James, Inuta: My Canine Classmate, Daughter of the Dragon God, and Supervillain Boy, with releases starting January 2027.
Square Enix released two limited music products for Final Fantasy X's 25th anniversary on July 1: a 2-LP vinyl set with 20 tracks and a compilation album collecting 15 arrangements of "To Zanarkand." Both are available at official Square Enix shops and the e-STORE.
Square Enix announced on June 26 that Tidus, the protagonist of Final Fantasy X, will be added to the smartphone game Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy on June 30. The free-to-play iOS and Android action battle game launched in March 2026 and features warriors from the Final Fantasy series battling in modern Tokyo. Tidus is a Speed-type Water-attribute character with the Quick Trick dash attack and the Zanarkand Abes Ace passive. A limited-time gacha for his exclusive abilities Jecht Shot and Ace of the Blitz will also be available.
Steam's weekly sale discounts several major titles including Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster at 60% off, The Witcher 3 at 90% off, Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition at 50% off, EA Sports FC 26 at 80% off, and Caligula 2 at 70% off. The sale runs until June 26, 2026.
Square Enix Manga & Books will release Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail - The Art of Succession -Relics of Eternity- on December 15. The 304-page artbook is the second volume of a two-volume set for the Dawntrail expansion and includes a code for the in-game Lolly Cat minion.
Famitsu's latest sales rankings for June 1-7 show Tomodachi Life at the top with 50,151 copies sold, followed by Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and eFootball Kick-Off!. The chart covers 20 titles across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with several new entries debuting.
Square Enix announced the official art book "FINAL FANTASY XIV: DAWNTRAIL | The Art of Succession - Relics of Eternity -" will release on December 15 for 3,630 yen. The 304-page A4 book compiles roughly 1,000 pieces of artwork from patches 7.1 through 7.5, including character art, dungeon and trial settings, and designs for equipment, minions, and mounts. A purchase bonus grants the in-game minion "Sweet Cat."
Square Enix will hold pop-up stores at Daimaru Shinsaibashi and Daimaru Tokyo from July 3 and July 17 respectively, selling exclusive Final Fantasy X merchandise, music, and art books. The stores also feature wall designs and mini panels with 25th anniversary art, plus a collaboration collection with Daimaru Matsuzakaya department stores.
Square Enix announced a collaboration event between the mobile RPG "Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent" and "Final Fantasy X," running from June 18 to August 13. The event brings Tidus, Yuna, and Auron as playable 5-star characters, with job classes set to Thief, Cleric, and Warrior respectively. Players can obtain one of the three characters guaranteed through a free "Seal Box" distributed at the Web Ruby Shop. The event story, supervised by Motomu Toriyama with character supervision by Tetsuya Nomura, unfolds in three parts. Collaboration weapons including Ultima Weapon, Nirvana, and Masamune are obtainable by defeating specific enemies in the "Record of Archfiends" mode. A Cactuar companion is available as an event reward, and a quiz campaign during the collaboration livestream will grant all players 800 Rubies. The collaboration coincides with campaigns celebrating 20 million downloads of the mobile title.
A post from 2015 by X user Caleb correctly predicted the third title in the Final Fantasy VII remake series, Revelation, before the first remake was released. The post also came close on the second title, Rebirth, and loosely matched the first game's full name. The prediction resurfaced after Square Enix announced Revelation at Summer Game Fest 2026.
Square Enix began offering Final Fantasy XIV in-game items as furusato nozei return gifts for Shibuya Ward on June 16. Donations of 17,000 yen receive a five-pack of Fantasia, while 9,000 yen gets the Great Hound mount. Other items include dance emotes and costume sets.
A free update for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth adds Boost Mode, a suite of cheats that dramatically reduces playtime. The author tested it and found clear time dropped below half of normal play, with battles ending in one hit and scenes skippable at 2x speed. The mode is available on all current platforms.
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy VII Revelation at Summer Game Fest 2026 on June 6, with a spring 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Following the announcement, the concurrent player count for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Steam surged from around 3,000 to a peak of 8,300 on June 13, according to SteamDB. The spike is likely tied to the announcement and a concurrent Square Enix sale offering the highest-ever discounts on the remake trilogy.
Square Enix published the Steam store page for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the final chapter of the FF7 Remake series. The game is set for a spring 2027 simultaneous release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. New features include open-world exploration with the Highwind, Vincent and Cid as playable characters, an evolved battle system, and a Wear system for ability customization.
Square Enix's officially licensed permanent cafe and shop, 'Officially Licensed SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop SHINJUKU,' opened June 12 in Tokyo's Shinjuku district. The three-floor venue features themed menus and merchandise for Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, NieR:Automata, and Fullmetal Alchemist series, with a reservation-priority cafe and a ground-floor shop open to all.
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced seven titles joining the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Premium subscribers in June 2026. The lineup includes Final Fantasy XVI, Sonic x Shadow Generations, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Farming Simulator 25, Blades of Fire, and Black Desert: Standard Edition. Premium subscribers also get the PS2 classic Gitaroo Man.
Square Enix's Final Fantasy Resonance, a console remake of the mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius (FFBE), is the first Final Fantasy title to adopt HD-2D graphics, fusing pixel-art characters with 3D backgrounds. Based on the first season of FFBE's story, which ended service in October 2025 after about 10 years, the game launches on October 22, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Windows), with a Steam release on October 23. A media preview event offered roughly one hour of gameplay on a PS5 development build. The game introduces a visual style called "Cinematic Pixel," using dynamic camera work and close-ups to create dramatic event scenes and battles. The turn-based command battle system features a break gauge: hitting enemy weaknesses depletes the gauge, triggering a break state that grants extra actions and allows a finishing move called Resonance. Party composition is customizable through "Visions," which are essentially jobs representing characters from past Final Fantasy titles, including Cloud from Final Fantasy VII and Tina from Final Fantasy VI. The preview highlighted a mysterious girl who can summon Bahamut as a playable character, and the story centers on Rain, captain of an airship squadron from the kingdom of Grandshelt. The standard edition costs 7,678 yen, with a Digital Deluxe Edition at 9,878 yen and a Collector's Edition at 25,500 yen.
Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy Resonance, a new RPG based on the first season of mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, rebuilt as a console title. It launches October 22, 2026 on PC, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch. The game is the first Final Fantasy to use HD-2D visuals, with turn-based battles, break gauges, and a Vision system for equipping character abilities.
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy Resonance, a new HD-2D offline RPG based on the first story arc of the defunct smartphone game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, during a Nintendo Direct livestream on June 9. The game will launch on October 22 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on Windows. The Steam version follows on October 23. This is the first Final Fantasy title to use HD-2D graphics, which blend pixel art characters with 3D backgrounds. The story follows Rain, commander of an airship squadron, and his childhood friend Lasswell as they investigate a weakened magical barrier and confront a mysterious armored man who shatters the Earth Crystal. The game rebuilds the smartphone original's first season for console, with producer Keisuke Nakajima stating that everything except the broad story outline and characters has been changed. The battle system is turn-based command with a job system, and players can borrow the power of past series protagonists through a Vision system. A Collector's Edition including an artbook, soundtrack, and trading card is available for pre-order.
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final installment of the remake trilogy, on June 6, 2026. Director Naoki Hamaguchi discussed the title's meaning, the conclusion of mysteries, and the decision to use Unreal Engine 4 in an interview with 4Gamer.
Square Enix announced on June 9 that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster will release digitally on July 23, 2026, with a physical version following on August 27. Pre-orders opened the same day. The package combines Final Fantasy X, originally released in 2001, and its direct sequel Final Fantasy X-2 in a single HD remaster. The digital edition costs 6,688 yen, and the physical edition costs 7,480 yen, both including tax. The physical version includes a limited-time special sleeve case featuring the FFX 25th Anniversary Logo art, designed by Tetsuya Nomura. The game includes Game Boost Functions that let players adjust game speed, character stats, and encounter rates. Store-specific pre-order bonuses include digital wallpapers from the Square Enix e-STORE and original stickers from Amazon.co.jp. The original Final Fantasy X marked its 25th anniversary on July 19, 2026, and the Switch 2 release coincides with that milestone.
Capcom announced at Summer Game Fest 2026 on June 6 that Tifa Lockhart from the Final Fantasy VII Remake series will join Street Fighter 6 as a Year 4 guest character, alongside new original fighters Yasmin (Philippines) and Arjun (India) and the playable debut of World Tour character Bosch. Producer Shuhei Matsumoto and director Takayuki Nakayama told Denfaminicogamer and Game Spark that the Tifa collaboration had been discussed for about three years, initiated through a mutual acquaintance at Square Enix and accelerated after Nakayama co-starred with FF7R director Naoki Hamaguchi at Tokyo Game Show 2023. The Square Enix team, including creative director Tetsuya Nomura, reviewed design adjustments to ensure Tifa's martial arts moves read clearly in a versus fighting game. Tifa's implementation and the release of Final Fantasy VII Revelation are both scheduled for spring 2027. Capcom also confirmed that Street Fighter 6 has surpassed 7 million units sold worldwide.