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Final Fantasy is in a period of heavy activity across its many branches: Final Fantasy XIV is expanding with new jobs, raids, and a Switch 2 release, Final Fantasy VII Revelation is set for spring 2027, and multiple anniversary celebrations and merchandise lines are running concurrently.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 5d ago

Final Fantasy is in a period of heavy activity across its many branches. Final Fantasy XIV is the most visible, with the Switch 2 version launching on August 4, 2026, and a free service period of about one month to stabilize servers. The Berlin Fan Festival on July 25-26 unveiled the new tank job Bastion for the Hakkin no Wanderer expansion, set for January 2027, plus a collaboration raid with the Final Fantasy VII Remake series titled BEYOND THE LIFESTREAM, with scenario by Motomu Toriyama, supervision by Kazushige Nojima, and design supervision by Tetsuya Nomura. The Evangelion collaboration raid Ghost of Desire adds animator Mahiro Maeda for numerous designs. Patch 7.56, arriving October 28, brings the Gold Saucer from Final Fantasy VII Remake and a new four-player typing mini-game, Keybound Brawler.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the concluding chapter of the Remake series, is scheduled for spring 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Director Naoki Hamaguchi said the series is selling several times more than expected after the announcement at Summer Game Fest 2026, and that the development team has retained over 90% of its staff across the trilogy. New footage will appear at gamescom Opening Night Live on August 26. Hamaguchi also said Square Enix is positively considering a physical package for Revelation.

Anniversary activity is strong. Final Fantasy X turns 25, with a museum exhibition in Tokyo from September 12 to 27 and a trading card game special collection. Final Fantasy XV marks 10 years with a lottery featuring a Noctis figure. Final Fantasy XI is collaborating with Wizardry Variants Daphne in an event running until September 10. Square Enix's first-quarter results, led by Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on new platforms, show the first year-on-year revenue and profit growth in about four and a half years.

Key facts

Switch 2 version launch date
August 4, 2026 ↗
New tank job
Bastion, in expansion Hakkin no Wanderer, January 2027 ↗
FFVII Remake collaboration raid
BEYOND THE LIFESTREAM, with scenario by Motomu Toriyama, supervision by Kazushige Nojima, design supervision by Tetsuya Nomura ↗
Evangelion raid artist
Mahiro Maeda joins Ghost of Desire for numerous designs ↗
Final Fantasy VII Revelation release window
Spring 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC ↗
FFVII Remake series sales
Selling several times more than expected after Revelation announcement ↗
FFX 25th anniversary exhibition
FINAL FANTASY X MUSEUM - Memories of Illusions -, September 12-27, 2026, at LUMINE 0 in Tokyo ↗
FFXI collaboration event
Wizardry Variants Daphne event 'Castle of the Deep Dark Fantasy' runs until September 10, 2026 ↗
Square Enix first-quarter results
First year-on-year revenue and profit growth since Q3 FY ending March 2022, led by Final Fantasy VII Rebirth ↗

Timeline

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Facts

Release
game · 2026-09-04 · Apple Arcade · 2026-09-04
Release
game · 2026 second half · Switch 2 · 2026-08-09
Licensed by
Apple Arcade (global) · 2026-09-04
Noted
The Pixel Remaster of the original Final Fantasy is now on Apple Arcade with adjustable difficulty and mobile controls, arriving as the series approaches its 40th anniversary next year. · 2026-09-04

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5h ago

Tokyo Game Show Sale Cuts Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to 70% Off

Sony Interactive Entertainment started the Tokyo Game Show Sale on the PlayStation Store on September 9, offering discounts on a range of PS5 and PS4 titles. The sale runs until September 23, ahead of the Tokyo Game Show 2026 event that begins September 17. Among the featured discounts, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the Square Enix RPG preceding a series finale, is priced at 1,973 yen, a 70 percent reduction from 6,578 yen. Monster Hunter Wilds, which has a large DLC planned, is 25 percent off at 3,742 yen, while Pragmata Deluxe Edition receives its first-ever discount at 20 percent off, bringing it to 7,192 yen. Other titles include Persona 3 Reload Digital Premium Edition at 60 percent off (5,491 yen), Biohazard Requiem at 30 percent off (6,293 yen), Nioh 3 at 43 percent off (5,517 yen), and Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Imagined Land at 50 percent off (4,840 yen). The sale also covers deluxe editions and DLC, with more titles listed on the official sale page.

2d ago

Final Fantasy Resonance Q&A Addresses FFBE Knowledge and Gacha Questions

Square Enix published a Q&A on the official X account for Final Fantasy Resonance, covering whether players unfamiliar with FFBE can enjoy the game, whether paid gacha exists, playtime, fast travel, difficulty settings, and irreversible elements. The HD-2D RPG rebuilds FFBE's 1st season story. A demo covering chapter 1 is available with save transfer to the full game. Release is October 22 on PC (Microsoft Store), Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, with Steam on October 23.

2d ago

FF7 Remake Director: Trilogy Is an Attempt to Pass the Game to the Next Generation

Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, told a PAX West 2026 panel that the project is an attempt to pass FF7 to the next generation rather than a simple remake. He said the goal is a work that keeps producing new fans 20 to 30 years from now. The panel also covered the graphics direction and new mysteries added to the story. The finale, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, launches April 8, 2027.

5d ago

FINAL FANTASY+ Brings the 1987 Original to Apple Arcade

Square Enix has released FINAL FANTASY+, a Pixel Remaster of the original 1987 Famicom RPG, on Apple Arcade. The version redraws the pixel art for modern displays, reviews the game balance, and adds a Boost Function that multiplies earned experience and gil by up to four times. Tap Movement mode moves the character to a tapped spot on the map, supporting one-handed play on mobile.

5d ago

Final Fantasy Resonance Preview Shows Gacha Reborn as Growth System

Final Fantasy Resonance, the console rebuild of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, launches October 22 on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with the Steam version a day later. A demo covering all of Chapter 1 is available now. The buy-to-play title is the first in the series to use HD-2D, and it converts FFBE's gacha-based Vision system into Vision Crystals equipped like FFVII Materia.

5d ago

FF7 Revelation Character Poses Echo the 1997 Original

Square Enix set Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the finale of the remake trilogy, for April 8, 2027, on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. The official site's character standing illustrations drew attention for resembling the 1997 original's art. Comparison images on X and Reddit pair the 1997 and 2027 versions of Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Red XIII, and Cait Sith. Fans read the poses as deliberate homage, while differences such as Aerith's pose and Cid's missing cigarette draw comment.

5d ago

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Locks April 8, 2027 Release Date

Square Enix set FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION for April 8, 2027, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The RPG was previously slated for spring 2027. Official materials released alongside the date include screenshots of Cloud, Sephiroth, and Tifa, plus field shots showing the scale of the world. Trilogy art covering Remake, Rebirth, and Revelation was also published. Pricing starts at 9,900 yen.

5d ago

Final Fantasy Resonance Hands-On: HD-2D FF Rebuilds FFBE Story

Square Enix releases Final Fantasy Resonance on October 22 as the first HD-2D Final Fantasy title, reconstructing the story of the discontinued mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius for consoles. A demo covering all of Chapter 1 launched September 4. A Denfaminicogamer hands-on report after about five hours of play finds the game aimed squarely at the feel of the dot-matrix era FF, with crystals, espers, and a cast built from golden-age RPG archetypes given added depth.

6d ago

Final Fantasy Resonance Reveals Sephiroth Boss and Demo During State of Play

Square Enix unveiled Final Fantasy Resonance during Sony's State of Play livestream, presenting a new trailer that shows Sephiroth as a boss and announces a playable demo. The HD-2D offline game is based on the first story arc of the defunct Final Fantasy Brave Exvius smartphone title and launches October 22 on multiple platforms.

6d ago

FF7 Revelation Release Date Set for April 8, 2027

Square Enix announced during Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play broadcast on September 3 that Final Fantasy VII Revelation will launch on April 8, 2027. The presentation included a trailer focused on each character's resolve, set in a world the sources describe as unseen and never before shown. Alongside the release date, Square Enix released a separate gameplay video titled Gameplay Battle & Exploration, which introduces an airship that lets players traverse a vast open world and parachute down to points of interest. The third installment in the Final Fantasy VII remake series is scheduled for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The same broadcast also revealed a trilogy pack containing Revelation, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, with preorders opening on September 3. The series began with Remake in 2020, followed by Rebirth in 2024, and Revelation concludes the three-part retelling of the 1997 original.

6d ago

Final Fantasy Resonance Trial Version Lands September 4, Sephiroth Appears

Square Enix announced during the September 3 State of Play broadcast that a trial version of Final Fantasy Resonance will be distributed on September 4, 2026. The game is the first HD-2D title in the Final Fantasy series, rendered in a dot x 3D visual style based on the concept of what the franchise might look like had it stayed with pixel art. The latest trailer shown during the broadcast featured battle scenes and cutscenes involving Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII, alongside other past series characters who appear through a growth and special move system called Visions. Final Fantasy Resonance is scheduled for full release on October 22, 2026, for PC (Microsoft Store), Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with the Steam version arriving one day later on October 23. Pricing starts at 7,678 yen for the standard and download versions, with a Digital Deluxe Edition at 9,878 yen and a Collector's Edition at 25,500 yen.

6d ago

FFXIV Dawntrail Patch 7.56 Adds Beastmaster Job on September 8

Square Enix will implement patch 7.56 "The Road to the Horizon Part 2" for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail on September 8. The update concludes the main story leading into The Silver Wanderer, introduces the new limited job Beastmaster, and adds the Beastmaster-exclusive battle content Toujuuren.

6d ago

Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Lottery Launches September 12

Square Enix announced the Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Kuji, releasing September 12, 2026, at FamilyMart stores and Square Enix Official Store locations. Prizes include Tidus and Yuna figures, a blitzball plush, visual sheets, and more. The Last Prize is a Yuna figure (Sending Ver.). Each draw costs 850 yen.

Sep 2

Diesel and FFXIV Reveal Full Capsule Collection and Art Show

Diesel Japan revealed the full scope of its FFXIV collaboration on September 1. The capsule collection covers T-shirts, hoodies, denim, jewelry, and iPhone cases priced from 11,100 to 132,000 yen. Sales start September 16 at a pop-up in Isetan Shinjuku, then October 2 at the Diesel online store and DIESEL SHIBUYA. A 30-set Scions of the Dawn Complete Box goes to lottery September 9 to 13. Kosuke Kawamura's art exhibition runs October 2 to November 8.

Sep 1

State of Play and State of Play Japan to Air September 3

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced on August 31 that it will broadcast two PlayStation information programs back to back on September 3, starting at 10:00 p.m. Japan time. The first, State of Play, will deliver the latest announcements and updates from PlayStation Studios and various software makers. At the end of that program, Square Enix will offer a detailed look at the vast world of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the title planned for a spring 2027 release on Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Immediately after, State of Play Japan returns with voice actor Yuki Kaji serving again as host. That program focuses on upcoming titles from game studios in Japan and Asia, with new gameplay footage and information. Both programs stream live on the official PlayStation Japan YouTube channel. State of Play carries English audio with Japanese subtitles, while State of Play Japan is in Japanese. The announcement positions the double feature ahead of Tokyo Game Show 2026, which one outlet notes suggests a lavish lineup of upcoming titles.

Aug 29

Final Fantasy Resonance Shows Shiva Freeze All Enemies With Diamond Dust

Square Enix posted battle footage on the official X account for Final Fantasy Resonance showing the summoned beast Shiva drawn in HD-2D. In the clip, Shiva unleashes Diamond Dust, which instantly freezes all enemies. The game rebuilds the smartphone app Final Fantasy Brave Exvius as a pixel-based RPG and is the first title in the FF series to adopt HD-2D visuals.

Aug 29

FF7 Ever Crisis Releases Final Chapter of Before Crisis

Square Enix released the final chapter of 'Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-' for 'Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis' on August 27. The game is scheduled to end service on October 7, leaving about one month to experience the 2004 feature phone RPG, which had no other way to be played since 2018.

Aug 29

FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster Switch 2 Package Version Launches with Anniversary Sleeve

Square Enix released the package version of FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 27 at 7,480 yen. The download version has been available since July 23 at 6,688 yen. The package edition includes a special sleeve case with the FFX 25th Anniversary Logo artwork, limited to the memorial year. A 25th anniversary exhibition, FINAL FANTASY X MUSEUM -Genkou no Kioku-, runs September 12 to 27 at LUMINE ZERO in Shinjuku.

Aug 28

Square Enix Drops Seven Final Fantasy X Apparel Items With Lit Baff Apt

Square Enix released seven Final Fantasy X collaboration products through its apparel brand Lit Baff Apt on August 24. The lineup includes Blitzball League tees carrying all 11 team emblems, city pop graphic tees of Tidus and Yuna, Lulu-inspired long-sleeve and cap pieces, and a stacking mug. Prices range from 2,750 yen to 9,900 yen.

Aug 28

Fami Koto Returns With First Solo Concert in 10 Years

On August 7, 2026, Fami Koto held its 5th concert at Katsushika Symphony Hills Iris Hall in Tokyo. The group, led by koto performer Kazushi Okimasa, played game music from Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Ganbare Goemon, Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 6, Another Eden, and Final Fantasy VI using only traditional Japanese instruments.

Aug 28

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Screenshots Show Weapon, Typhon, Pico

Square Enix released a new batch of screenshots for Final Fantasy VII Revelation alongside the second trailer, "Guardian of the Star," shown at gamescom Opening Night Live 2026. The images depict the planet's guardian Weapon, the summon Typhon, and a chocobo named Pico. The game is the third and final installment in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, set for a simultaneous worldwide release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC in spring 2027. Players will board the airship Highwind to freely traverse the planet, parachuting to locations such as Midgar's outskirts, Mideel, and Wutai. The battle system, blending real-time action with command selection, has evolved, and Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind join as new playable characters. A new system called "Wear" and new abilities expand playstyles. Separately, the overseas Microsoft Store page for the game lists a provisional ESRB rating of "Likely Mature 17+," which has sparked fan speculation about possible adult content, though the rating remains under review and previous entries in the remake series were rated Teen.

Aug 27

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Tifa Swimsuit Figure Announced With PLAY ARTS Kai Sephiroth

Square Enix announced two new Final Fantasy VII Rebirth collectibles on August 25, both scheduled for release on November 28. The first is the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Static Arts Tifa Lockhart - Swimsuit Ver.-, a 29,700 yen statue depicting Tifa in a light purple frilled swimsuit with a flower ornament in her hair. The figure measures approximately W123mm x D122mm x H260mm and uses clear materials for the base to evoke a waterfront with splashing waves. The second product is the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PLAY ARTS Kai Sephiroth, an action figure priced at 31,900 yen, featuring Sephiroth as a Soldier 1st Class. This PLAY ARTS Kai iteration introduces newly designed hip and joint parts that replace click-based articulation with click-free movement for smoother motion, plus movable eyes for a wider range of expressions. Accessories include a detachable single wing, Sephiroth's Masamune blade, an interchangeable hair piece, a smiling face plate, and various hands. Reservations are open at the Square Enix e-STORE and AmiAmi, where the Tifa statue is listed at a discounted 26,730 yen. Character design is credited to Tetsuya Nomura and Roberto Ferrari.

Aug 27

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Trailer Shows Ruby, Emerald, Ultima Weapons

Square Enix showed new footage for Final Fantasy VII Revelation during the gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 livestream on August 25, 2026. The trailer is the latest look at the third and final game in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, and it gives the first in-game look at three of the series' iconic super-bosses: Ruby Weapon, Emerald Weapon, and Ultima Weapon. The footage also includes new cutscenes featuring Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind, who join as playable characters. The game is scheduled for release in spring 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store on Windows. The trailer also shows aerial combat aboard the airship Highwind, which players can use to travel freely across the planet and parachute into locations such as Midgar, Mideel, and Wutai. Director Naoki Hamaguchi previously said the game's theme is "resolve," as Cloud and his companions head toward their final battle against Sephiroth.

Aug 20

FFXIV The Rising Event Set for August 27 With Orchestrion Rolls

Final Fantasy XIV will hold its annual The Rising event from around August 27, 16:00 to around September 10, 23:59. This year marks the 13th anniversary of A Realm Reborn's launch. Rewards include the Mammet U'khramat minion, three Orchestrion Rolls arranged by Nobuo Uematsu, and furniture. The quest starts from the Wandering Minstrel in Limsa Lominsa.

Aug 18

FFXI Collaboration in Wizardry Variants Daphne Recreates Relics, NMs, and Life Sentences

The Final Fantasy XI collaboration event 'Castle of Deep Dark Illusions' is now live in the dungeon RPG Wizardry Variants Daphne. The event brings Castle Zvahl into the Daphne world, with the Dark King's hatred eroding a lord's family. Zeid, Prishe, and Iroha join as playable characters, and the event reproduces FFXI elements including Relics, Notorious Monsters, and even the game's notorious 'life sentences'.

Aug 17

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 to Stream With Japanese Subtitles on Niconico

Dwango announced on August 17 that it will live-stream gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 with Japanese interpretation subtitles on Niconico Live. The stream is scheduled for August 26 from 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM Japan time, ahead of gamescom 2026, which runs from August 26 to 31 in Cologne, Germany. The event will feature trailers for SILENT HILL: Townfall and FF7 Revelation, plus new information and gameplay footage for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past expansion. gamescom 2026 is the largest edition ever, with all exhibition floors sold out for the first time in the event's history. Exhibitors include Nintendo, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Capcom, Sega, Konami Digital Entertainment, Xbox, and EA. Niconico Live will provide real-time subtitles for the broadcast, which is hosted by Geoff Keighley and Eefje "sjokz" Depoortere. The viewing URL is https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv351102382.

Aug 14

FF14 Fat Chocobo Curry and Energy Drink GG Gummies Open for Preorder

Square Enix e-STORE began accepting reservations on August 13 for two new Final Fantasy XIV food items: Fat Chocobo Curry, a mild retort curry priced at 1,080 yen, and Gummies Energy Drink GG, canned gummies shaped like Giant Beavers with an energy drink flavor, priced at 1,900 yen. Both ship October 16, 2026.

Aug 14

FFXIV Crystal Conflict Region Championship 2026 Japan Qualifiers Set for August 22-30

Square Enix announced the official PvP tournament Crystal Conflict Region Championship 2026 Japan Powered by Logicool G will hold its qualifying rounds on August 22, 23, 29, and 30, with all matches streamed live on YouTube. Sixteen teams that advanced through preliminary blocks will compete, with winners moving to the finals at Fan Festival 2026 in Tokyo in October for a 3 million yen prize.

Aug 14

Final Fantasy Resonance Gameplay Footage Shows HD-2D Shiva Battle

IGN released approximately 15 minutes of gameplay footage for Final Fantasy Resonance, the upcoming console reconstruction of the smartphone game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. The footage, published on August 13, 2026, showcases the game's HD-2D visuals, which blend dot art with 3DCG depth, a first for the Final Fantasy series. It includes a battle against the summon Shiva, with pre-battle dialogue and HD-2D presentation, as well as a special cut-in scene featuring Squall from Final Fantasy VIII within the Vision system, which brings back protagonists from past titles. The game is scheduled for release on October 22, 2026, for PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with the Steam version launching a day later on October 23. Pricing is set at 7,678 yen for the standard and download versions, 9,878 yen for the Digital Deluxe Edition, and 25,500 yen for the Collector's Edition. The footage also offers a glimpse of the Vision system's mechanics, which appears to be a central feature for summoning past heroes.

Aug 13

Final Fantasy XIV Sightseeing Guide Book Arrives October 16

Square Enix will release a sightseeing guidebook for Final Fantasy XIV on October 16, 2026, priced at 1,980 yen including tax. Titled 'Final Fantasy XIV Eorzea Sightseeing Guide: La Noscea / The Black Shroud / Thanalan / Mor Dhona,' the book covers the game's setting of Eorzea across four regions. It introduces basic knowledge for sightseeing in each area, such as the sea, forest, and desert, along with recommended activities and local cuisine. The guide also includes themed tour proposals, including ruins, ghost tours, and scenic spot tours. A special feature titled 'Play to Your Heart's Content! The Complete Gold Saucer Guide' is included. Reservations are now being accepted at the Square Enix e-STORE. The book is part of a broader release of Final Fantasy XIV merchandise on the same date, including five apparel items from the Lit Bāff Apt. brand, such as kung-fu track jackets inspired by Doman mahjong and a Sugar Riot sweatshirt.

Aug 11

Square Enix Game Sales Jump to 7.38 Million Units, Downloads Near 90%

Square Enix reported first-quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 2027, with net sales up 32.3% to 78.4 billion yen and operating income up 88.6% to 17 billion yen. HD game sales nearly doubled to 17.7 billion yen, and total game software units rose from 4.01 million to 7.38 million, with downloads accounting for about 90%.

Aug 10

Square Enix Posts First Profit Growth in 4.5 Years, Led by FFVII Rebirth

Square Enix Holdings reported its consolidated results for the first quarter of fiscal year ending March 2027 on August 10, 2026, covering April 1 to June 30. The company recorded net sales of 78.423 billion yen, up 32.3 percent year on year, operating income of 17.008 billion yen, up 88.6 percent, and ordinary income of 18.766 billion yen, up 172.4 percent. This marks the first quarter with year-on-year revenue and profit growth since the third quarter of fiscal year ending March 2022, roughly four and a half years ago. The Digital Entertainment segment drove the gains, with sales up 51.8 percent to 49.96 billion yen and operating income up 91.8 percent to 15.583 billion yen. Within that segment, HD games saw sales rise by 8.8 billion yen to 17.7 billion yen and operating income increase by 5.1 billion yen to 6.1 billion yen. The company attributed the performance to new titles such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Microsoft Store, and Adventure Elliot's Millennial Story, along with strong catalog sales. MMO revenue and profit also grew, though profit rose only slightly by about 30 million yen due to costs for the upcoming expansion 8.0, Silver Wanderer, set for early 2027. Smart device and PC browser segments also improved, supported by Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest Smash Glow. Full-year forecasts remained unchanged.

Aug 10

GALLERIA Sells FF14 Tournament Commemorative PCs With Exclusive Wallpapers

Thirdwave's GALLERIA brand is selling a limited-time Final Fantasy XIV recommended PC lineup, the Crystal Conflict Regional Championship 2026 Japan Tournament Commemorative Model, until November 30. Three models range from 335,980 yen to 564,980 yen, featuring Ryzen 7 and Core Ultra CPUs with GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs. Each PC includes four exclusive wallpapers pre-installed, one of which is pre-set for immediate use.

Aug 9

Switch 2's 2026 Second-Half Lineup: Zelda Remake, FromSoft Newcomer, and More

GAME Watch rounds up notable Nintendo Switch 2 titles slated for the second half of 2026, prioritizing console exclusives while also picking multiplatform releases. The list includes ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Fire Emblem: Banshi Senkou, Minecraft Dungeons II, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and Final Fantasy Resonance, with release dates from August through October.

Aug 8

FFTCG Special Collection Marks Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary

Square Enix is releasing a Final Fantasy Trading Card Game special collection for the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy X. All included cards receive special foil treatment, and card text uses the Al Bhed language. The collection includes previously released popular cards and high-rarity cards from the Eternal Bliss booster pack. Reservations are open on Amazon.co.jp for 11,000 yen, with release scheduled for December 31, 2026.

Aug 7

Final Fantasy X Museum Reveals Blitzball Cushion Merchandise

Animate Holdings began ticket sales on August 7 for the Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary exhibition, FINAL FANTASY X MUSEUM - Memories of Illusions -, and revealed a partial lineup of commemorative merchandise. The event runs from September 12 to 27, 2026, at LUMINE 0 (NEWoMan Shinjuku 5F) in Tokyo. Advance tickets are 2,000 yen, and same-day tickets are 2,600 yen, both sold via eplus's electronic ticket service. Paid visitors receive one randomly selected Temple Card from eight types as an admission bonus. The merchandise lineup includes a Cushion Blitzball priced at 5,500 yen, modeled after the in-game sport's ball, and a Jacket Zanarkand Abes at 17,600 yen, based on the team protagonist Tidus belonged to. Other items include an Omamori-style Keyholder Collection at 880 yen, a Coin Purse YoJimbo at 1,650 yen, and a Shoulder Pouch Auron's Turtleneck at 4,950 yen. The exhibition is organized by Animate Holdings, with merchandise sold by MOVIC. Additional details on exhibits and more merchandise are planned for the official website and X account.

Aug 7

FFXIV Switch 2 Version Launches, Tottori Sand Dunes Field Test

Square Enix released Final Fantasy XIV for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4. The launch includes three package tiers and a free trial covering most of four expansions. GAME Watch took the game to Tottori Sand Dunes to test it in a real desert setting, covering setup, account linking, and cloud-based UI transfer.

Aug 7

Final Fantasy VII Revelation New Footage Set for Gamescom Opening Night Live

Square Enix will show new footage of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the concluding chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, during gamescom Opening Night Live on August 26 at 3:00 AM JST. Director Naoki Hamaguchi is scheduled to appear at the event, which is hosted by Geoff Keighley. The game was first announced during Summer Game Fest 2026 in June. Revelation features an open world that players explore from the airship Highwind, with destinations including Midgar's outskirts, green islands, and the ninja nation of Wutai. Characters parachute from the Highwind to reach these areas. The story reunites the party around Cloud to save the planet. New gameplay elements include a Weight Mode that slows time for strategic action selection, and a Wear System where costumes grant special abilities. The game is scheduled for release in spring 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows, Steam, and Epic Games Store. Hamaguchi posted on X that he looks forward to showing what the team has prepared.

Aug 6

Nobuo Uematsu Breaks Down FF7 Soundtrack Across Three Live Nights

Nobuo Uematsu's three-night talk event on the Final Fantasy VII soundtrack used Square Enix-provided para data to explain the music track by track. He said the PS's 24-voice polyphony was split between music and sound effects, so he asked the sound effects team for 16 channels for music. He also discussed why BGM was not streamed from CD-ROM.

Aug 6

FF14 Inspired Craft Beers Launch at EXBAR Tokyo Plus Akihabara

Two new craft beers inspired by Final Fantasy XIV are now available at EXBAR TOKYO plus AKIHABARA, a bar located in the free passage connecting the east and west sides of Akihabara Station, a one-minute walk from the ticket gates. The Fruit Ale "Guiding Light" features a vivid blue color inspired by the Mothercrystal, with a pear aroma and low bitterness. The White Ale "Healer of the Forest" evokes the Black Shroud of Gridania and its clear streams, with a mellow wheat flavor and slightly more bitterness. Both are served through the "Shall We Tap?" beer server, developed by Taito, which lets patrons check characteristics like aroma and sweetness on a touch panel. Prepaid cards can be charged from 1,000 yen, and pour amounts are adjustable. The attached goods store, FINAL FANTASY XIV GOODS SHOP AKIHABARA, offers about 370 types of goods, including plushies, keychains, soundtracks, DVDs, and books, in a space designed to evoke the Gridania market. Since July 31, a 160 cm illuminated Aetheryte monument has greeted visitors at the storefront. A medal tapper lets customers engrave up to 32 characters on medals themed after Ul'dah, Gridania, and Limsa Lominsa. Purchases of 3,000 yen or more earn an original illustration postcard, limited to one per person per day while supplies last.

Aug 6

FFXIV Patch 7.56 Adds FFVII Remake Gold Saucer and Keybound Brawler

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Patch 7.56, arriving October 28, adds the Gold Saucer from Final Fantasy VII Remake and introduces Keybound Brawler, a four-player typing mini-game set in the FFVII world. Rewards include Barret and Tifa costumes, with Barret's gatling gun as a fashion accessory. Naoki Hamaguchi appeared as a guest at the Berlin Fan Festival keynote.

Aug 6

FFXIV Dawntrail Evangelion Raid Ghost of Desire Adds Mahiro Maeda

Square Enix announced at FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin that Mahiro Maeda will join the collaboration alliance raid Ghost of Desire, planned for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail. Maeda, an animator affiliated with Khara, will handle numerous designs for the Neon Genesis Evangelion crossover.

Aug 5

Yoshida on Remaking Final Fantasy VI, VIII, IX: Scale Is Unreal

Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida commented at the Berlin Fan Festival on fan requests to remake Final Fantasy VI, VIII, and IX, saying the scale is unreal and such projects could become four- or five-part series. His remarks followed Final Fantasy VII Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi clarifying that media outlets exaggerated his comments about Final Fantasy VI.

Aug 5

Final Fantasy XV 10th Anniversary Lottery Launches With Noctis Figure

Square Enix has released the Final Fantasy XV 10th Anniversary Lottery at the Square Enix e-STORE, commemorating a decade since the game's release. The lottery's A prize is an Adorable Arts figure of protagonist Noctis Lucis Caelum in his King's Power Ver., which reproduces the red eyes that appear when he activates the King's Power. Additional prizes include a Moogle cushion, canvas boards, hand towels, clear pouches, and acrylic charms. The lottery costs 900 yen (tax included) per draw and has been on sale since August 3. The full prize lineup spans six tiers: A prize (1 type), B prize cushion (1 type), C prize canvas board (2 types), D prize hand towel (3 types), E prize clear pouch (4 types), and F prize acrylic charm (8 types). The lottery is available through the Square Enix e-STORE, with details on the product page. This release marks the 10th anniversary of Final Fantasy XV, which originally launched in 2016.

Aug 4

Wizardry Variants Daphne x FFXI Collab Ads Hit Tokyo Transit

Drecom has begun running transportation advertisements for the collaboration between Wizardry Variants Daphne and Final Fantasy XI, with displays appearing on the JR Yamanote Line, at 38 stations in the Greater Tokyo area, and inside taxis. The ads, which feature the collaboration's key visual, started appearing on August 1 and August 3, 2026. Static images are shown at stations and on trains, while video ads run on rear-seat monitors inside Tokyo taxis. Display periods vary by medium: station platform bench ads run through August 15, Yamanote Line hanging ads through August 16, and Akihabara Station's large digital signage and taxi in-car ads through August 9. The collaboration itself is a limited-time event, with the interview between the two directors revealing that quests, characters, voices, weapons, battle systems, and dedicated jobs were all built as one-off content. Square Enix's FFXI producer and director, Yoji Fujito, said the volume of content surprised even the supervising team, and Drecom's Daphne director, Keisuke Kanayama, noted the initial plan was cut to about half its original size.

Aug 4

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Director Says Series Is Selling Very Well

Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi said the Final Fantasy VII Remake series is selling several times more than expected following the announcement of Final Fantasy VII Revelation at Summer Game Fest 2026. In an interview with Automaton, Hamaguchi said the official announcement and trailer received a very good response, with over 30 media interviews in North America and Europe plus additional interviews in China. He noted that the PC market, particularly in Simplified Chinese-speaking regions, has become incredibly strong, comparable to English-speaking regions. Hamaguchi also discussed how user feedback from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth influenced development of the new title, including making mini-games skippable and adjusting rewards. He said the development team has retained over 90% of its staff across the trilogy, a fact that surprised overseas observers. Regarding physical releases, Hamaguchi said he personally favors physical versions and that Square Enix is positively considering a physical package for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, though platform regulations and media capacity are under discussion. Final Fantasy VII Revelation is scheduled for release in spring 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.