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Square Enix

Square Enix is in a period of multiplatform expansion and mobile service contraction, with major console releases like Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Final Fantasy Resonance, and Kingdom Hearts IV on the horizon, while Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis shuts down and the company explores potential revivals for dormant titles like Foamstars.

Synthesized from 28 Yomimono stories · updated 2d ago

Square Enix's 2026 slate is defined by a simultaneous multiplatform push and a continuing retreat from mobile games. The company announced three major console titles during June 2026: Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final installment of the remake series, launches in spring 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Final Fantasy Resonance, the first HD-2D entry in the series, arrives October 22 on the same platforms plus Switch. Kingdom Hearts IV was confirmed for Switch 2 alongside previously announced platforms, with a new trailer showing Sora in Quadratum. The Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] launches October 8 across all platforms.

On the mobile side, Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will end service on October 7, 2026, after approximately three years. Producer Shoichi Ichikawa cited the unsustainable cost of meeting fan expectations for a title carrying the Final Fantasy VII name. The closure follows a pattern of mobile service shutdowns, though the company is not entirely abandoning the space: Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy launched in March 2026 and added Tidus in June, and Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent ran a Final Fantasy X crossover event. At the June 2026 shareholder meeting, President Takashi Kiryu signaled that the dormant PlayStation party shooter Foamstars could see future developments if enough fan demand materializes.

Square Enix also expanded its physical retail footprint with a permanent cafe and shop in Shinjuku, Tokyo, opened June 12, featuring themed menus and merchandise for Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, NieR:Automata, and Fullmetal Alchemist. The company's Manga & Books division announced eight new manga licenses and two Final Fantasy books at Anime Expo. Dragon Quest celebrated its 40th anniversary with a VR ride exhibition, a weapons replica collection, and the multiplatform announcement of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World. Final Fantasy XIV continued its Dawntrail patch cycle with update 7.51 in June, and an art book covering patches 7.1 through 7.5 releases December 15.

Key facts

Final Fantasy VII Revelation release window and platforms
Spring 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. ↗
Final Fantasy Resonance release date and platforms
October 22, 2026 on PC, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch. ↗
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis service end date
October 7, 2026 at 15:00 JST. ↗
Kingdom Hearts IV platforms
Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. ↗
Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] release date
October 8, 2026 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. ↗
Permanent Square Enix cafe and shop location
Opened June 12, 2026 in Shinjuku, Tokyo, with themed menus and merchandise for Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, NieR:Automata, and Fullmetal Alchemist. ↗
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World platforms
Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. ↗
Foamstars potential revival signal
President Takashi Kiryu stated at the June 2026 shareholder meeting that future developments are possible if significant customer voices gather. ↗

Timeline

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Facts

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SQEX Summer Sale Part 2 · 2026-07-10
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ending of EXTREME EDGES label · 2026-07-09
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Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol. 1 figures · 2026-06-12
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opening of permanent cafe and shop in Shinjuku, Tokyo · 2026-06-11

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Claim activity

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  • Confirmed Square Enix produces FINAL FANTASY XIV: DAWNTRAIL | The Art of Succession - Relics of Eternity - Jun 22 · source
  • Confirmed square enix produces final fantasy xiv dawntrail May 28 · source
  • Confirmed square enix produces dragon quest monsters the withered world May 28 · source
  • Confirmed square enix produces dragon quest the mark of erdrick May 28 · source
  • Confirmed square enix produces takara shimai May 28 · source
  • Confirmed square enix produces my pampering turned the cool goddess into a clumsy spoiled girl May 27 · source

All coverage

2d ago

Square Enix Summer Sale Part 2 Discounts Anniversary Titles and Life Is Strange Reunion

Square Enix launched the SQEX Summer Sale Part 2 on PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop on July 10, running until July 29. The sale offers discounts on anniversary titles including the Star Ocean series (30th anniversary), Final Fantasy IV (35th anniversary), and Dragon Quest series (40th anniversary). It also includes first-time sales for Life is Strange: Reunion Deluxe Edition and Twin Pack. PlayStation Plus subscribers get early access until July 14.

3d ago

Square Enix Closes EXTREME EDGES Label After 16 Years

Square Enix announced on July 9, 2026, that it is closing its overseas game label, SQUARE ENIX EXTREME EDGES. The label, launched in 2010, specialized in bringing Western-developed titles to the Japanese market. Over its 16-year history, it handled releases including the Call of Duty series, Life is Strange, Hitman, Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Just Cause, Diablo III, PowerWash Simulator, and earlier titles like Kane & Lynch 2 and Supreme Commander 2. In a statement on the label's official blog and X account, the company explained that overseas titles have become widely accepted in Japan, making it no longer necessary to specifically market them as "western games." The label's blog and X account will be closed sequentially. Square Enix first established the label in April 2010 to strengthen sales of overseas games domestically, particularly after the company acquired Eidos in 2009. The announcement marks the end of a dedicated branding effort that bridged Japanese players to international releases for over a decade and a half.

3d ago

Square Enix Ends Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis Service in October

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.

4d ago

Anime And Manga Worlds Share Tanabata 2026 Wishes

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.

4d ago

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Service Ends October 7

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.

Jul 3

Azur Lane x NieR:Automata Collaboration Livestream Set for July 11

Yostar announced a livestream on July 11 at 20:00 JST to commemorate the Azur Lane and NieR:Automata collaboration. The program will feature MC Mafia Kajita, special guest Ayaka Suwa (voice of A2), and Yostar staff Dai Miki. Details on the collaboration will be revealed, and an SNS campaign offering autographed colored paper will run during the broadcast.

Jul 3

Square Enix President Hints at Possible Foamstars Revival If Fan Demand Is Strong

At Square Enix's 46th Annual Shareholder Meeting on June 24, 2026, a shareholder asked about the future of the PlayStation party shooter Foamstars, which ended season updates in January 2025. President Takashi Kiryu responded that while he cannot make promises, the possibility of future developments is not zero if significant customer voices gather, and he will convey the opinions to the development team.

Jul 2

Square Enix Manga & Books Reveals 8 Manga, 2 Final Fantasy Book Releases

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.

Jun 27

Tidus Joins Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy on June 30

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.

Jun 26

KILLER INN Patch 0.9.4 Adds Assassin and Runner, 75% Off Sale Runs Through July 10

Square Enix released patch ver.0.9.4 for the asymmetric PvP action shooter KILLER INN on June 26, adding two new characters: Assassin and Runner. The Assassin specializes in Corrosive Poison, dealing continuous damage over time, while the Runner has high movement speed and stamina for pursuit or escape. The update also introduces a beginner buff system that applies until a player has completed 30 casual matches or taken 10 kills. Buffs include +50% debuff resistance, +25% physical damage reduction, +50% gold and experience gain, and a guaranteed stun gun in the starting room. Matchmaking specifications have been changed and anti-cheat systems added. KILLER INN is in Early Access on Steam. During the Steam Summer Sale, the game is 75% off at 300 yen (tax included) until July 10 at 2:00. A free demo is also available, letting players use three characters (Gamer, Picture Book Author, Former Detective) with no time limit. Demo and full game players can play together, and progress such as battle passes carries over to the full version.

Jun 19

Final Fantasy XIV Art Book Covers Dawntrail Patches 7.1-7.5, Releases December 15

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."

Jun 19

Square Enix Opens Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Pop-Up Stores in Osaka and Tokyo

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.

Jun 18

Octopath Traveler Champions of the Continent Adds Final Fantasy X Characters

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.

Jun 17

Dragon Quest VR Ride Announced for 40th Anniversary Exhibition

Tohokushinsha Film and Square Enix revealed new details for the Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition "Dragon Quest the DIVE -To the Stage of an Unseen Adventure-", including the immersive VR ride, two exhibition contents, and a full lineup of original merchandise.

Jun 16

Danganronpa Joins Square Enix's Game Music Jam Level 1 Lineup

Square Enix announced that music from the Danganronpa series will be performed at the GAME MUSIC JAM - Level 1 live event, joining previously announced titles Final Fantasy XIV, NieR: Automata, Chrono Trigger, and UNDERTALE. The event runs July 18-20 at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY. A key visual featuring all participating titles was released. Advance lottery ticket sales are open until June 21.

Jun 12

Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol.1 Replicas Launch September 4

Square Enix announced Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol.1, a set of 1/12 scale replica weapons and shields from the Dragon Quest series, releasing September 4, 2026. The first wave includes six types: Roto's Sword, Roto's Shield, Club, Bladed Boomerang, Dragon Killer, and Mirror Shield. Each item costs 1,870 yen, with a box of six at 11,220 yen, though contents are random.

Jun 12

Square Enix Releases Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol. 1 Figures in September

Square Enix announced the Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol. 1, a series of 1/12 scale figures of weapons and armor from the Dragon Quest series. The first volume includes the Roto Sword, Roto Shield, Club, Boomerang, Dragon Killer, and Silver Shield. Each figure comes with a display base. A single item costs 1,870 yen, and a box of six costs 11,220 yen. The collection releases September 4.

Jun 11

Square Enix Opens Permanent Cafe and Shop in Shinjuku, Tokyo

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.

Jun 10

Anime World Celebrates Rock Day With Tributes Across Series

June 9, Rock Day in Japan, saw anime and manga properties including Girls Band Cry, My Hero Academia, Precure, and Haibara's Teenage New Game+ post themed art and messages. The date is a wordplay on the numbers 6 (roku) and 9 (ku).

Jun 10

Square Enix Announces Final Fantasy Resonance, First HD-2D Entry in the Series

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.

Jun 9

Kingdom Hearts IV Announced for Nintendo Switch 2, New Trailer Shows Sora in Quadratum

Square Enix announced during the June 9 Nintendo Direct that Kingdom Hearts IV will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, alongside previously announced PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions. The company did not provide a release date but released a new trailer showing protagonist Sora fighting in Quadratum, a world resembling modern Tokyo. The trailer marks the first significant update on the game since its initial reveal in April 2022. Square Enix also announced the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III], bundling Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind, for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The collection and its individual titles will launch on October 8. Players who owned the cloud versions of the games on Nintendo Switch can transfer their save data and receive a discounted upgrade price.

Jun 9

Square Enix Announces Final Fantasy Resonance, First HD-2D Game in the Series

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.

Jun 9

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Switch 2 Version Launches July 23

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.

Jun 6

Square Enix Reveals Final Fantasy VII Revelation for Spring 2027

Square Enix announced Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final installment of the Final Fantasy VII remake series, during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on June 5. The game is scheduled for a simultaneous multiplatform release in spring 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Series director Naoki Hamaguchi appeared on stage and said the theme of the title is "resolve," as Cloud and his companions prepare for their final battle. The reveal trailer showed a seamless open world, with the airship Highwind allowing players to fly across the map and parachute down to destinations. New playable characters include Vincent Valentine (voiced by Shogo Suzuki) and Cid Highwind (voiced by Kazuhiro Yamaji). A new "WEAR" system lets characters change outfits to alter combat styles, with names like "Warrior" and "Black Mage" drawn from the Final Fantasy series. The game introduces new areas Mideel and Wutai, and the giant planet guardian Weapon will appear as an enemy. Producer Yoshinori Kitase, director Naoki Hamaguchi, and creative director Tetsuya Nomura each released statements about the project.

May 28

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Patch 7.51 Adds Ultimate Raid, Custom Delivery, and New Star

Square Enix will release Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail patch 7.51, subtitled The Path to the Beyond, on June 2. The update introduces the seventh ultimate raid, The Minstrel's Ballad: The Final Day, which focuses on the boss Kefka. It also adds a new custom delivery target, Chisoya, and a new star, Plant Civilization Star Auxesia, for Cosmo Explorer.

May 27

Square Enix Announces Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World

Square Enix announced Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World during a livestream for the Dragon Quest franchise's 40th anniversary. The game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A teaser video features Bianca and Nera from Dragon Quest V.

May 26

Square Enix Releases Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Staff Interview

Square Enix overseas released a key staff interview video for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined on YouTube. Producer Ichikawa, lead scenario writer Takagi, and director Yagi discuss the remake's intent, its themes of personal growth and unresolved problems, and development choices like blending a doll-like look with a dark world view.

May 24

Manga Up! Global Adds Two New Titles to Its Catalog

Square Enix's Manga UP! Global service added two new manga on Sunday and Monday: Marumikan's My Pampering Turned the Cool Goddess Into a Clumsy Spoiled Girl and Chiaki Kawamata and Kamui Fujiwara's Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick. The former is an adaptation of a light novel series; the latter is a classic Dragon Quest manga from the 1990s.

May 16

Takara Shimai Manga Ends, Gets English Release as Jackpot Sisters

Haru Hisakawa's manga Takara Shimai concluded its serialization in Square Enix's Young Gangan magazine on Friday, with the 11th issue of 2026 publishing the final chapter. The same week, Manga UP! Global added the series to its English-language service under the title Jackpot Sisters. The manga follows sisters Niina and Mana, who win a 300-million-yen lottery jackpot and navigate their new fortune. Hisakawa launched the series in January 2025. Two volumes have been released in Japan, and the third and final volume is scheduled for July 24. Hisakawa previously created Cat Massage Therapy, which Seven Seas Entertainment published in English.