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Square Enix previews Final Fantasy Resonance ahead of October release
The upcoming turn-based RPG uses HD-2D graphics and adapts the story of mobile title Brave Exvius across multiple platforms.
The short version
- Square Enix has unveiled early gameplay details for Final Fantasy Resonance, an upcoming turn-based role-playing game featuring HD-2D visuals.
- The game adapts and expands the story of the mobile title Brave Exvius and includes classic mechanics like a full overworld, stagger gauges, and character summons.
- The title is scheduled for launch on October 22, 2026, across PC, current-generation consoles, and Nintendo platforms at a $50 price point.
Key facts
- Final Fantasy Resonance is scheduled to release on October 22, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC via Steam.[Engadget]
- The game is priced at $50 and is currently available for pre-order.[Engadget]
- The narrative is an expanded adaptation of the mobile title Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, featuring reworked cutscenes and a full overworld with towns, side quests, Chocobos, and airships.[Engadget]
- Resonance marks the first time the Final Fantasy series employs Square Enix's HD-2D visual style.[Engadget]
- Combat mechanics include turn-based elemental systems, enemy stagger bars, Ascension attacks, and a Vision system that allows players to link legacy series characters like Cloud and Tidus to new party members.[Engadget]
What remains uncertain
- The full reception and commercial performance of the game among modern RPG audiences remain to be seen upon its October launch.[Engadget]