Final Fantasy Resonance, a new HD-2D FF game, launches October 22
During the Nintendo Direct, Square Enix announced Final Fantasy Resonance for October 22 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam).
Final Fantasy Resonance is the first-ever HD-2D Final Fantasy game. It is based on the first story arc of the mobile game Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, redone in HD-2D visuals and rebuilt for a console-quality RPG experience.
You can find the announcement trailer, screenshots, and more from Square Enix below. The official website is here.
The first HD-2D game in the Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy Resonance is a celebration of classic and modern Final Fantasy that evokes the beloved titles of yesteryear.
This tale of Crystals features a strategic turn-based battle system with a modern twist, the return of chocobos, espers and airships, in addition to appearances from beloved Final Fantasy characters such as Cloud, Tidus and the Warrior of Light – all presented in stunning, retro-inspired HD-2D graphics that push the limits of pixel art.
Final Fantasy Resonance is based on the first story arc of the mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. Far from just a direct port, it has been refined and extensively rebuilt as a full-fledged console-quality RPG experience.
Final Fantasy Resonance launches on Oct. 22, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, XBox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on Windows at a suggested retail price of US$49.99. A Digital Deluxe Edition of the game, which features the base game plus useful in-game items will be available for US$59.99. Finally, a Collector’s Edition of the game, which includes the base game and the Digital Deluxe Edition bonuses, as well as four unique physical items like an artbook, soundtrack and unique Final Fantasy TCG promotional card, will retail for US$209.99. More details about the game will be shared in the future.
