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The First Review For Final Fantasy Resonance Is In
Famitsu delivers its final verdict. Square Enix returns next week with its turn-based RPG Final Fantasy Resonance. Many players have already probably got a good idea about what to expect thanks to the demo, and now the first review has officially gone live. It once again comes from the famous...
Nintendo Life
First Final Fantasy Resonance PS5 Review Released, Rough Campaign Length Revealed
Is it resonating with critics? The heavy release schedule continues in earnest, and while we’re approaching the endgame for this year with GTA 6 next month, there’s plenty of enthusiasm for Square Enix’s upcoming HD-2D effort, Final Fantasy Resonance. Now, ahead of its release on 22nd October next...
Push SquareDragon Quest x Final Fantasy Holiday Event Brings Themed Cafe, Merch, and Decorations to Yokohama
Square Enix has announced a holiday event in Yokohama, Japan, bringing Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy together from November 11, 2026, through January 11, 2027. The collaboration will feature themed Christmas decorations, a limited-time cafe, exclusive merchandise, and activities across the Minato...
Noisy Pixel
A Sentient Snowman Is (Surprisingly) My Favorite Part Of This RPG Remake
At this year's New York Comic Con, I met with Square Enix to check out two of its upcoming RPG projects. One was Final Fantasy VII Revelation, a game firmly planted in the modern era of video games with top-of-the-line visuals and all the trimmings of a AAA, big-budget game. The other was Romancing...
GameSpot
FF7 Revelation’s Opening Invites Deeply Intriguing Questions About The Trilogy’s Conclusion
Since the release of the first game of the trilogy in 2020, I have been heavily invested in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake saga. I've spent over 100 hours between the first two games, Remake and Rebirth, entrenching myself in this remade version of Gaia, re-acquainting myself with Cloud and the gang,...
GameSpot
Final Fantasy Resonance gets first review
The first Final Fantasy Resonance review is now in, giving fans insight into how Square Enix’s RPG turned out. This is the debut Final Fantasy game with the HD-2D look. The style, which features a mix of pixel art with 3D graphics, was first introduced with Octopath Traveler. In this week’s issue...
Nintendo Everything
Review: Tales of Eternia Remastered (PS5) - Classic PlayStation RPG Shows Its Age
Third time's the charm. Growing up, Tales was one of my favorite Japanese RPG series, one that I wished got as much attention as Final Fantasy and Persona. With the success of the latest entry, 2021’s Tales of Arise, Bandai Namco has sought to port some of the older games to modern platforms. Many...
Push SquareFinal Fantasy Resonance Shares Squall Artwork to Mark 8 Days Until Launch
Square Enix has shared new artwork by Final Fantasy Trading Card Game artist @OrekiGenya to commemorate 8 days until Final Fantasy Resonance launches. This illustration features Final Fantasy VIII protagonist Squall wielding his gunblade. You can view the new artwork below: Final Fantasy Resonance...
Noisy Pixel
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Hands-On Preview: Hold Me Closer, Sephiroth
Two weeks ago, my colleague Matt Wardell got to check out Final Fantasy VII Revelation at the Tokyo Game Show. Now, at NY Comic Con, I also got a chance to sit down and play the same demo Matt did. I also had the chance to check out the new Romancing SaGa 3: Destines United… Read More »
RPGFan
Square Enix Built Final Fantasy VII Remake for One Player, But a New Mod Lets 2 Players Team Up
For the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, Square Enix came up with one of the best battle systems ever made for a role-playing game, combining the intensity of an action-oriented battle system with the tactical options possible only in turn-based systems. As the player needs to switch between...
Wccftech
5 Forgotten Square Enix RPGs That Deserve a Comeback
Not every game can be Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest, but these neglected series deserve a second look from Square Enix
Polygon
Final Fantasy 14 Back Online With New Update After 24-Hour Maintenance
The latest update for Final Fantasy 14, Patch 7.57, was released following 24 hours of server maintenance that temporarily prevented players from accessing the game. The new Final Fantasy 14 content patch is part of a busy October schedule for Square Enix's critically acclaimed MMORPG.
Steam NewsFinal Fantasy 14 Back Online With New Update After 24-Hour Maintenance
Final Fantasy 14 releases Patch 7.57 following a day-long server maintenance window that prevented players from logging into the game.
Game Rant
Final Fantasy 14 devs beg players to "take time to read" the MMO's options before Evercold is out
If there's one department that Final Fantasy 14 fans are lacking in, it's reading, apparently – particularly the MMO's own settings. It's a tale as old as time: players want certain options, and Square Enix either delivers them or doesn't… or, you know, already has, but folks don't check the...
Steam NewsFinal Fantasy 14 devs beg players to "take time to read" the MMO's options before Evercold is out
Square Enix knows many fans "don't like to read"
GamesRadar
Final Fantasy XIV makes tweaks to Beastmaster’s Crucible mode and sets a start date for its first ranking season
Assuming you’re not chasing a relic weapon, a top-tier crafting tool, or some of those raid clears in Final Fantasy XIV, you’re probably attempting to push through the Beastmaster limited job’s Crucible of the Unbroken. If that’s the case, then the latest patch dished out this week has some things...
Massively Overpowered
Interview: "I Wanted Something Instant" - We Spoke To The Creator Of The "Digital Museum" That Lets Players View Thousands Of N64 & PS1 Models
Final Fantasy VII! Resident Evil 2! Tomb Raider! & More. A new PS1 and N64 asset library (and "digital museum") has just launched, giving players the opportunity to view and compare models and animations from various classic games. Alfred Baudisch's Pardall Games Library went live late last month...
Time ExtensionFinal Fantasy IX’s Zidane Appears in New Final Fantasy Resonance Artwork Marking 9 Days Until Launch
Square Enix has shared new artwork by Final Fantasy IX character designer @ItahanaT to commemorate 9 days until Final Fantasy Resonance launches. This illustration features Rain alongside Final Fantasy IX protagonist Zidane. You can view the new artwork below: Final Fantasy Resonance is the first...
Noisy Pixel
Final Fantasy: Till My Dawn Tears Flow Officially Releases October 14
Final Fantasy is currently on a historic run. Its critically acclaimed remake trilogy of the beloved Final Fantasy 7 is coming to its epic conclusion, with the final entry releasing in 2027; the series is making a historic return to its pixel art roots with Resonance; Final Fantasy 14's release on...
Steam News
10 Final Fantasy Dungeons That Are More Memorable Than Their Boss
From Ipsen's Castle to the Temple of the Ancients, these 10 Final Fantasy dungeons are way more memorable than their boss!
DualShockers
SEGA Labelled 'Stupid Liars' After Failing to Fulfil 'All Future Paid DLC' Promise for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Season 2, which includes Final Fantasy 7, will require a new Season Pass. Agitated Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds fans have picked up their pitchforks and are pointing them at publisher SEGA, after an old social media post implied “all future paid DLC” would be included with the Digital Deluxe Edition...
Push Square
Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United Hands-On Preview
Sometimes I think there are about ten SaGa fans in the Western world, and I happen to be one of them. So when Square Enix invited us to try out not only Final Fantasy VII Revelation but also Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United, I was a little more excited to try out Romancing SaGa 3… Read More »
RPGFan
Final Fantasy Meets Dragon Quest in Square Enix’s Latest ’90s Remake
Romancing SaGa 3 combines the best parts of Square Enix's biggest RPG franchises, according to our recent preview.
PolygonFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Aims for “Even Higher” Graphics Quality Than Rebirth on Switch 2
"I’m not sure we could achieve it if we were doing it from scratch,” says Naoki Hamaguchi, who credits previous work on Rebirth.
GamingBolt
Wisdom of Nym: Looking ahead to the next few months of Final Fantasy XIV’s waiting game
At the time you are reading this, there are at most 15 weeks before Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold should be releasing. I say this for good cause; while we do not have an exact release date yet, January 26th, 2027 is the last Tuesday when it could release and still be in January. Certainly it […]
Massively OverpoweredFinal Fantasy X’s Tidus Appears in New Final Fantasy Resonance Artwork Marking 10 Days Until Launch
Square Enix has shared new artwork by Final Fantasy X art director @NaoraYusuke to commemorate 10 days until Final Fantasy Resonance launches. This illustration features Rain alongside Final Fantasy X protagonist Tidus, with both characters showing off their blades. You can view the new artwork...
Noisy Pixel
Switch 2 Keeps Punching Above Its Weight, as Hamaguchi Vows Final Fantasy VII Revelation Will Narrow the Platform Gap
Despite its hardware, the Nintendo Switch 2 is consistently hitting above its weight in multiplatform games, and among the most impressive ports released so far is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Although Square Enix definitely achieved incredible quality, it seems like Final Fantasy VII Revelation will...
Wccftech
Final Fantasy 14 Players Have 24 Hours Fewer to Complete Time-Limited Event
Final Fantasy 14 players will have even less time to claim prizes from an ongoing crossover event, as Square Enix confirmed the critically-acclaimed MMORPG will undergo 24 hours of server maintenance soon. Final Fantasy 14 is currently experiencing a "calm before the storm" period, as players...
Steam NewsFinal Fantasy 14 Players Have 24 Hours Fewer to Complete Time-Limited Event
Square Enix confirms that Final Fantasy 14 players will have less time than expected to participate in a limited-time event and claim its rewards.
Game Rant
8 Environments That Final Fantasy 17 Should Explore
If you're wondering where the next game in the mega franchise may go, check out 8 environments that FF17 should explore.
DualShockersFinal Fantasy XI’s Shantotto Appears in New Final Fantasy Resonance Artwork Marking 11 Days Until Launch
Square Enix has shared new artwork by official Final Fantasy XI illustrator @minafumi to commemorate 11 days until Final Fantasy Resonance launches. This illustration features Rain alongside Shantotto, a key Final Fantasy XI character. The text references her aptitude with magic as a source of...
Noisy Pixel
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director on what to expect on Nintendo Switch 2, wants to take it to an even higher level of quality compared to Rebirth
In an interview with Nintendo Everything, Final Fantasy 7 director Naoki Hamaguchi spoke about the approach Square Enix is taking with the Switch 2 version. Final Fantasy 7 Remake was already impressive on the platform, but Rebirth took things up a notch. Square Enix was able to put Final Fantasy 7...
Nintendo Everything
7 Final Fantasy Games That Deserved Better
There've been more than 100 Final Fantasy games since the series got its start on the NES back in 1987. Here are a few under-the-radar treasures.
Polygon
How Final Fantasy 7's Enormous Hype Machine Changed the Landscape of Gaming
After Final Fantasy 7, the entire video game world took notice immediately.
DualShockers
New Final Fantasy 10 25th Anniversary Release Officially Announced
Square Enix officially announces a special new release marking the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy 10.
Game RantFinal Fantasy XII’s Vaan Joins Rain in New Final Fantasy Resonance Artwork Marking 12 Days Until Launch
Square Enix has shared new artwork by character designer @ryoma_ito to commemorate 12 days until Final Fantasy Resonance launches. This illustration features Rain alongside Vaan, the protagonist of Final Fantasy XII. You can view the new artwork below: Final Fantasy Resonance is the first entry in...
Noisy Pixel
Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Persona join the increasingly bonkers roadmap for Sonic Racing Crossworlds
Sonic Racing: Crossworlds already has a pretty hectic lineup of characters, but Sega's Year Two DLC roadmap takes things one step further. The Final Fantasy 7 Remake series, Persona, Godzilla, Hello Kitty, Bayonetta, Evangelion, the Dreamcast itself, and much more are all coming to the well-liked...
Steam News
10 Final Fantasy Mechanics That Deserve a Second Chance
Final Fantasy has invented some brilliant mechanics over the years. From Gambits to Junctions, here are 10 ideas that deserve a second chance.
DualShockersFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, Persona join the increasingly bonkers roadmap for Sonic Racing Crossworlds
Year Two is packed
GamesRadar
Sonic Racing Crossworlds Year 2 crossovers revealed, including Final Fantasy 7, Hello Kitty and retro Sega
Sega has announced the details for Year 2 of Sonic Racing Crossworld’s DLC content, as well as a permanent price drop for the base game. As with the Year 1 content, Year 2 will consist of six paid crossover packs, as well as regular monthly free content. The game’s Year 2 season officially starts...
Steam NewsSonic Racing Crossworlds Year 2 crossovers revealed, including Final Fantasy 7, Hello Kitty and retro Sega
The game has also received a permanent price drop
VGC
Final Fantasy 9: Roses Of May Officially Releases This Month
Final Fantasy 9 is, for many, a point of contention. It isn't that the game is bad, but, indeed, the opposite: its status as one of the greatest RPGs of all time has seen it muster a flock of dogmatic devotees desperate to see it receive the remake they believe it deserves. As a result, any new...
Steam News
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two Brings Final Fantasy, Persona, And More Collaborations
Today, the World Championship Finals for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds took place, where Exponso from Mexico was crowned World Champion. But
Steam News
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: I Played a New Slice from the Early Game With a Boss Fight | IGN Preview
Key Preview Takeaways: Previous previews have focused on the open world, but my slice was focused on the more linear, story-intensive sections. Materia has a new way to level up. Difficulty was a bit lacking in this demo, but then again it was the first chapter of the game... We’re about six months...
Steam NewsFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation: I Played a New Slice from the Early Game With a Boss Fight | IGN Preview
While our earlier previews described a giant open-world game absolutely chock-full of activities, it was nice to see that the story-intense linear bits are still there, and just as dramatic as they were in the first two games. Final Fantasy VII Revelation will ultimately be the conclusion to this...
IGN
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds reveals Final Fantasy 7 Remake Series, Persona, Hello Kitty, Segaland DLC
A slew of new paid and free DLC was just revealed for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, including Final Fantasy 7 Remake Series, Persona, Hello Kitty, and Segaland DLC. During the game’s World Championship Finals livestream, SEGA revealed a detailed roadmap for game updates for Year Two. This officially...
Nintendo EverythingSonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two DLC includes Hello Kitty, Persona, Final Fantasy VII, and more
During their World Championship 2026 Finals livestream, SEGA hosted a special showcase revealing the next four DLC packs for Year Two of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, following Godzilla and Evangelion, which were previously announced as Pack #1 and Pack #2. If you haven’t picked up your own copy of...
My Nintendo News
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Officially Adds Another Critical Role Member to the Cast
Marisha Ray is the latest Critical Role member to join the cast of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, alongside Matt Mercer and Travis Willingham
Polygon
New Kingdom Hearts Meets Minecraft-Like JRPG Confirmed for November 11
JRPG fans may have plenty of major releases to look forward to, with Persona 6 and Final Fantasy Resonance on the way, but there are also indie developers striving to leave their mark on the genre. One such game is coming out on PC via Steam in November 2026, and it goes by the name Emery Hearts....
Steam NewsFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Says Decisions About Minigames Are “Mine to Bear”
When it comes to the quantity of minigames in Revelation, Naoki Hamaguchi said that he doesn't take player feedback into account.
GamingBoltFinal Fantasy XIII’s Lightning Featured in New Final Fantasy Resonance Artwork Marking 13 Days Until Launch
Square Enix has shared new artwork by the art director of Final Fantasy XIII, @kamikoku2009, to commemorate 13 days until Final Fantasy Resonance launches. This illustration features Lightning, the XIII protagonist. You can view the new artwork below: Final Fantasy Resonance is the first entry in...
Noisy Pixel
Final Fantasy XIV brings All Saints’ Wake back once more on October 15
If you have long been sad that Final Fantasy XIV does not let you dress up as a purple-and-green ragged teddy bear monster, you will be happy to know that this year’s installment of the game’s Halloween event will let you have that option. If you have never once wished that this was a thing you […]
Massively Overpowered
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Drops to New All-Time Low Price on Switch 2
Amazon's Prime Day sale may be over, but there are still some decent video game deals to be found if you know where to look. One of the best we've spotted is on Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for Nintendo Switch 2, which has dropped to just $25 at Amazon. That's a new all-time low for the RPG,...
Steam NewsFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Drops to New All-Time Low Price on Switch 2
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade has dropped to just $25 for Nintendo Switch 2, hitting its lowest price ever, and you are no longer required to have an Amazon Prime membership to access the deal.
IGN
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Cast Get Emotional In Last Recording Sessions
End of an era. When Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches on 8th April 2027, it will mark the conclusion of Square Enix's ambitious remake project that was first announced at E3 in 2015 – until its DLC expansions release, that is. So for the voice actors who have been bringing such iconic...
Nintendo Life
Final Fantasy 14: Bygone Serenity Officially Confirmed for May 2027
Square Enix officially confirms the May 2027 release date for Final Fantasy 14: Bygone Serenity.
Game Rant
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation boss doesn't want to hear your Rebirth mini-game discourse
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth takes a lot of flak for the amount of mini-games it has that distract you from the main objective. Queen's Blood, Fort Condor, Chocobo Racing, Galactic Survivors, Pirate's Rampage, Queen's Blood... oh, god, Queen's Blood. (I suck at Queen's Blood because I lack the attention...
Steam NewsFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation boss doesn't want to hear your Rebirth mini-game discourse
"I believe that how we can deliver that gaming experience is more important than whether to increase or reduce the number of minigames"
GamesRadar
The Final Fantasy VII Revelation Cast Reveal Their Favorite Co-Stars In The Game To Act Against
Cloud voice actor Cody Christian says the best of Cloud and Aerith is yet to come
Kotaku
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Announces an NPC-ified Version of Shiva Voiced by Marisha Ray | NYCC 2026
A seemingly new type of Shiva is joining Final Fantasy VII Revelation. At the game’s New York Comic Con panel, it was revealed that Critical Role performer Marisha Ray is joining Revelation as “Polydroid Shiva.” It wasn’t explained how, exactly, this pointy version of the series-recurring ice lady...
Steam News