HD-2D RPG Final Fantasy Resonance announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC

Square Enix and Lancarse have revealed Final Fantasy Resonance, a brand-new role-playing game in the Final Fantasy series. It’s the first in the franchise to use HD-2D graphics and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC (via Steam and the Microsoft Store) starting October 22nd.

Pre-orders are available now in the following editions:

  • Standard Edition ($49.99 / £49.99 / €59.99 / ¥7,678)
    • A copy of the game
    • Pre-order bonus:
      • Magitek Airship & Squire Starter Pack – Contains an item that transforms your airship’s appearance into a magitek vessel, along with useful items to aid you at the start of your journey.
        • Magitek Airship Passkey (x1)
        • Knight’s Greatsword (x1)
        • Chestplate of Preparation (x1) (Increases EXP gained in battle by a certain amount)
        • Magicite Shard (x1)
        • Tent (x3)
        • Mist Potion (x3)
    • Early purchase bonus:
      • Squire Kickstart Pack – This set contains useful items to aid you at the start of your journey.
        • Blessed Cuirass (x1) (Increase gil obtained by a certain amount)
        • Mist Ether (x1)
  • Digital Deluxe Edition ($59.99 / £54.99 / €69.99 / ¥9,878)
    • A copy of the game
    • Magitek & Grimoire Deluxe Pack – Contains an item that transforms your chocobo’s appearance into magitek armor, an item exclusive to this pack that unlocks a certain character’s Fel Meteor Limit Burst, and useful items to aid you at the start of your journey.
      • Magitek Armor Key (x1)
      • Archwitch’s Grimoire (x1)
      • Mastery Ring (x1)
      • Tent (x5)
      • Mist Potion (x5)
      • Mist Ether (x5)
      • Phoenix Down (x5)
      • Remedy (x3)
    • Pre-order bonus:
      • Magitek Airship & Squire Starter Pack – Contains an item that transforms your airship’s appearance into a magitek vessel, along with useful items to aid you at the start of your journey.
        • Magitek Airship Passkey (x1)
        • Knight’s Greatsword (x1)
        • Chestplate of Preparation (x1) (Increases EXP gained in battle by a certain amount)
        • Magicite Shard (x1)
        • Tent (x3)
        • Mist Potion (x3)
    • Early purchase bonus:
      • Squire Kickstart Pack – This set contains useful items to aid you at the start of your journey.
        • Blessed Cuirass (x1) (Increase gil obtained by a certain amount)
        • Mist Ether (x1)

Here is an overview of the game, via Square Enix:

About

As a huge Final Fantasy fan, I’m so excited to go back to that amazing pixel-art style, but with a lot of improvements! You get to team up with a group of characters who are connected by destiny, and you can summon powerful Visions to help you fight. It’s all about discovering what’s causing this huge threat and saving the world, and honestly, I can’t wait to jump in!

Key Features

  • Cinematic Pixel Art – What if Final Fantasy had continued to push the limits of pixel art? The first Final Fantasy to join the HD‑2D lineup, Final Fantasy Resonance delivers a visually striking experience that feels both nostalgic and new, enhanced by dynamic camera angles and pixelized 3D models that make every moment more dramatic and immersive.
  • A Return to the Familiar – A classic RPG adventure unfolds in a world filled with beloved FINAL FANTASY elements—airships, crystals, espers and moogles woven into the fabric of the story, and so much more.
  • Strategic Turn-Based Battles – Exploit enemy weaknesses to stagger them—breaking their defenses to seize extra turns and gain the upper hand with powerful Resonance attacks in cinematic battles shaped by smart choices.
  • Final Fantasy Legends – Bolster your team with Visions, echoes of beloved Final Fantasy characters, who fight alongside you with unique skills and abilities for deep party customization.
  • Hours of Side Content to Discover – The world is full of secrets, including the wandering swordmaster Gilgamesh, a Colosseum with deadly monsters and rewards to match, the Chamber of Arms with formidable foes sealed within legendary weapons, and a showdown with Ultima Weapon.

Check out the announcement trailer and a message from the game’s producer. You can find more information on the official website: [English](link) / [Japanese](link).

Announce Trailer

English

Japanese

Producer Message

Japanese

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2026-06-10 02:36