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Popular Games by Square Enix
Final Fantasy XIV Online Switch 2
Square Enix / Creative Studio III
- 4th Aug 2026 (UK/EU)
- 4th Aug 2026 (NA)
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Switch 2
- 18th Jun 2026 (UK/EU)
- 18th Jun 2026 (NA)
- 25th Nov 2010 (JPN)
- 4th Feb 2011 (UK/EU)
- 7th Feb 2011 (NA)
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Switch 2
- 30th Sep 2025 (UK/EU)
- 30th Sep 2025 (NA)
Reviews of Square Enix Games
Review Final Fantasy XIV Online (Switch 2) - An Expansive Port That Demands Your Commitment
Reborn... again
Final Fantasy XIV Online has been through quite a rollercoaster journey over the years on its way to becoming one of the most respected MMOs in the industry. Its 2010 launch was a disaster, plagued with performance issues and shoddy design that torpedoed its reputation. Rather than pulling the plug early, Square decided to swap in a...
Witness the Millennium
Square Enix’s HD-2D art style has done wonders for its games. From creating new IPs like Triangle Strategy and Octopath Traveler, to tasteful remakes like the Dragon Quest Erdrick trilogy and Live a Live, the charming presentation has been able to deliver modern gam
Review Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Switch 2) - Some Rough Edges, But Still A Great Game
The Unknown Journey continues...
When Square Enix originally announced that Final Fantasy VII Remake was coming to Switch 2, it came with the promise that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and its eventual sequel would also be coming. While Remake established itself as one of the finest and most advanced titles for Nintendo’s new platform, there was lots...
Mini Review Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse (Switch) - Plenty To Plunder In This Solid Sequel
Part of your world
Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo was one of the most delightful surprises for the Switch; a visual novel that broke the fourth wall in unique ways while telling a compelling story laced with horror. The sequel, Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse, is more of the same, and that’s a good thing. If Square Enix wants...
Review Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined (Switch 2) - A Fantastic Makeover & The Best-Looking DQ Ever
Let's do the time warp again
Ready to feel old? It’s been about 13 years since the launch of the 3DS remake of Dragon Quest VII, which itself was released about 13 years after the original on the PSX. That means that it’s time for yet another remake of the storied classic, which has been dubbed Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined this time around. This...
Everybody's living in a Materia world
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gawked at the opening sequence to Final Fantasy VII over the years. From a three-year-old, gazing up at the intro for the first time from the carpet of my living room, to watching the camera zoom out and pan across Midgar in Final Fantasy VII Remake back in 2020, I’ve...
Latest Square Enix News
TodayTue, 18th Aug 2026
News Kingdom Hearts Voice Actor Hayden Panettiere Has Died At 36
She played the voice of Kairi
Following the Kingdom Hearts 25th anniversary celebrations at Disney's D23 fan event last week, a very sad announcement has been made. Hayden Panettiere, who voiced Kairi in the first two Kingdom Hearts games, has died at the age of 36. As reported by the BBC, The Greenville County Coroner's Office said crews treated a...
YesterdayMon, 17th Aug 2026
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Final Fantasy XIV Online?
Tell us, kupo
Final Fantasy XIV Online is one of those games that just feels like it shouldn't work on the Switch 2. A game of this size, on a handheld of that size? C'mon, that's nuts. And yet, it's true! XIV online is out now on Switch 2, and we think it's a blast. It's got enough content to last you years, let alone hours or days, along with...
Sunday16th Aug 2026
News Kingdom Hearts IV Is Launching On Switch 2 In Late 2027, Here's A Brand-New Trailer
Update: Extended Coco trailer, directors double down on 2027 release
[Sat 15th Aug, 2026 04:55 BST]: At Disney's D23 event this week, Kingdom Hearts fans got another look at Kingdom Hearts IV in a new showcase trailer. The end of the trailer also confirms the anticipated title will be launching on all platforms, including the Switch 2, in "late...
Saturday15th Aug 2026
News Disney Kingdom Hearts Anime Series "Coming Soon"
Developed in partnership with Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix
Apart from a launch window and new trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV, Disney has also announced Kingdom Hearts: The Series (working title) will be "coming soon" to Disney+ and the Disney Channel. This original anime series will be developed in partnership with video game creator Tetsuya...
Friday14th Aug 2026
News Kingdom Hearts Is A "Billion-Dollar" Franchise, According To Disney
Square Enix is currently working on the fourth game
The Kingdom Hearts universe continues to expand, and ahead of the fourth game, Disney Games Group has revealed the series is one of its nine "billion-dollar" franchises. Apart from Square Enix's series, which originally got its start on the PS2 in 2002, some other billion-dollar game series under...
Tuesday11th Aug 2026
Video Final Fantasy Resonance Trailer Highlights Series Legend Cloud Strife
"You're finished"
Following the announcement of Final Fantasy Resonance back in June, Square Enix has begun highlighting the game's 'Visions', which are characters that can fight alongside you during the journey. We already caught a glimpse of the Warrior of Light the other day, and now it's the turn of series legend Cloud Strife. The trailer is a...
News Development On Final Fantasy 9 Remake Reportedly "No Longer Moving Forward"
"it was very far along"
Despite Square Enix still in the trenches with development on Final Fantasy VII Revelation, rumours have persisted that a remake of Final Fantasy IX isn't too far behind. Unfortunately, according to a comment from Alex Donaldson (Editor, RPG Site) over on Reset Era
Monday10th Aug 2026
News Square Enix's Financial Year Is Off To A Strong Start, With Profits On The Up And Up
Every Cloud...
Square Enix has shared its latest financial report for the first quarter of the fiscal year (thanks for the heads up, Automaton), and what do you know, profits are up — substantially so. The report shows that the company's operating profit in the three-month period ending June 2026 came in at ¥17,008 million, an 88.6% rise since...
Sunday9th Aug 2026
Video Final Fantasy Resonance New Trailer Showcases Warrior Of Light
"Resonate with his Vision within the Sanctum of Light"
In June, Square Enix surprised fans with the announcement of Final Fantasy Resonance, a HD-2D turn-based title on its way to the Switch 1 & 2 this October. The team has already released a few trailers, and now a new one focuses on the Vision, Warrior of Light, who will be able to battle...
Saturday8th Aug 2026
News Final Fantasy VII Revelation "New Look" Announced For Opening Night Live
"Mark your calendars"
Gamescom is taking place later this month in Germany, and if you're a fan of Final Fantasy, you'll apparently want to mark your calendar. Square Enix has announced it will be sharing a "new look" at the third chapter Final Fantasy VII Revelation on 25th August 2026 at Opening Night Live. This segment will be presented by game...
Friday7th Aug 2026
"If we're going to do it, we're going to push the limits"
The Octopath Traveler series hit its 8th anniversary in July, and Team Asano recently addressed the future of these HD-2D role-playing games during a chat with Japanese website Dengeki Online. After releasing the prequel title Octopath Traveler 0 last year, the developer is well aware of the...
Wednesday5th Aug 2026
PSA Final Fantasy XIV Getting Switch 2 Update To Address Prolonged Loading
An updated version is already in testing
Final Fantasy XIV Online is out now for the Switch 2, and like all good MMO launches, it seems there are some teething issues. Square Enix has identified a prolonged loading bug in this version of the game, with a notice on the official game website detailing how it "may take longer than usual" when the...
Tuesday4th Aug 2026
News Final Fantasy VII Revelation Director Assures Fans That The Base Game Will Conclude The Story
Any potential DLC will be considered a spin-off
Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi has once again conducted an interview to promote the upcoming third entry in the remake series. Crucially, he has sought to reassure fans that the main story will indeed conclude with the base game. Some folks had become concerned that Square...
Sunday2nd Aug 2026
Video Final Fantasy XIV Online Switch 2 Extended Gameplay Showcase
Launching next week
Last week, Square Enix confirmed its MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online would be launching for the Nintendo Switch 2 on 4th August 2026. Ahead of the release, the development team has now showcased gameplay footage of this version of the game. It starts at around the 13-minute mark, and the stream runs for over two hours. While we...
Friday31st Jul 2026
News Kingdom Hearts Collection Switch 2 Local Box Art Reportedly Updated
Update: Square Enix says the issues resulted from "human error"
[Tue 23rd Jun, 2026 04:45 BST]: Earlier this month, Square Enix revealed it would be releasing a physical version of the Kingdom Hearts Collection on the Switch 2. Apart from the fact it's a Game-Key Card release, there was also some debate about the key art on the western retail box...
Tuesday28th Jul 2026
News Final Fantasy Devs Think Other Remakes Would Probably Go Beyond A Trilogy
FFVII was already a massive undertaking
The Final Fantasy VII Remake series will reach its conclusion next year, and it's led to questions about other entries in the long-running role-playing series receiving a similar makeover. The FFXIV game director Naoki "Yoshi-P" Yoshida responded to a question about this at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest in...
Sunday26th Jul 2026
Launching January 2027
Alongside the Switch 2 release date for Final Fantasy XIV Online, Square Enix shared another look at the game's sixth expansion, Evercold. It's set to launch in January 2027 and is also confirmed for Nintendo's new platform. "An extended teaser trailer for Evercold was also revealed, providing a glimpse into the world of the...
Saturday25th Jul 2026
News Final Fantasy XIV Online Releases For Switch 2 On 4th August 2026
Pre-orders are now live
Earlier this year, Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XIV Online would be making its way to the Switch 2 in August. Now, in an update, it has confirmed its MMORPG will be launching for Nintendo's new hybrid system on 4th August 2026. Pre-orders are now available for the following versions on the Switch 2 eShop. There's...
Wednesday22nd Jul 2026
News Here's How Final Fantasy X On Switch 2 Compares To Switch 1
Plus some direct gameplay footage of X & X-2
Final Fantasy X | X-2 Remaster is about to launch on Switch 2 on 23rd July, and you might well have the same question that we did when it was announced a few weeks back: why? The compilation already looks pretty great on the Switch and, in what has become the unfortunate norm for Square Enix, there's no...
Monday20th Jul 2026
News Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Video Released Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch
Want to replay it? Tidus too
Square Enix has released a new 25th anniversary video for Final Fantasy X, a truly momentous game that originally launched on 19th July 2001 in Japan. This comes just ahead of Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster on the Switch 2, a fresh port of the beefed up duology for Nintendo's console. At the time of writing, we're...
Saturday18th Jul 2026
News Dragon Quest XI S Switch 2 Version Estimated File Size Revealed
Returning this September
Square Enix's role-playing game Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is making its way across to the Switch 2 this September, and more details are beginning to surface. According to the latest update, the Nintendo eShop page for the title now has the estimated game file size listed as 23.4 GB. In comparison, the...
Thursday16th Jul 2026
News Final Fantasy Resonance Gets A Stunning New Trailer Ahead Of Switch 1 & 2 Launch
The HD-2D RPG adventure unfolds this October
In June, Square Enix announced it was bringing a brand-new HD-2D Final Fantasy turn-based adventure to the Switch 1 & 2. Following the initial reveal, it has now released a new trailer highlighting the art style of Final Fantasy Resonance and it looks just as stunning as previous Square Enix games...
News Surprise! Square Enix Has Released A Switch 2 Version Of Star Ocean: The Second Story R
Just don't expect an upgrade pathway
The sci-fi series Star Ocean is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary, and as part of this, Square Enix has today released a Switch 2 version of the action RPG remake Star Ocean: The Second Story R. It's available on the eShop for $49.99 (or your regional equivalent). Like Octopath Traveler 1 & 2 earlier...
Tuesday14th Jul 2026
News Kingdom Hearts "Deep Dive" Event To Commemorate 25th Anniversary This August
Taking place at Disney's "ultimate" fan event
The Kingdom Hearts series will be getting a proper release on Nintendo platforms this October, with Kingdom Hearts 4 also confirmed to arrive on the Switch 2 in the future. As part of its fan event D23 this year, Disney announced a "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts", taking place on 15th August 2026...
News Octopath Traveler 0 Update Adds New Town Resident And Foe Later This Year
A familiar face
As part of Octopath Traveler's 8th anniversary celebrations, Square Enix has announced the latest entry Octopath Traveler 0 will be getting an update later this year. Full details haven't been shared just yet, but we do have some insight about what to expect via the official anniversary broadcast. As highlighted by Gematsu, players...
News Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Receives A Small Update
Including enhancements, changes and fixes
Last month, Square Enix released a major patch for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles on the Switch 1 & 2. Now, it's released another update, bumping the game up to Version 1.5.1. This patch is much smaller update and contains some adjustments to the recently added New Game + mode. A few other...
Monday13th Jul 2026
News Octopath Traveler 1 & 2 Announced For Switch 2 With Improved Performance And Visuals
Forget about upgrading, though
Square Enix has announced Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2 for the Switch 2, bringing two modern RPG classics to Nintendo's latest console with improved visuals and performance. Although they're out now in Japan, a western release is due to follow on 1st October 2026. You can bag each game individually either...
Friday10th Jul 2026
News Adventures Of Elliot Patch Lets You Remove The Incessant Voice Support
Coming soon to Switch 2
Square Enix has just released a new patch for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales on Steam, with a promise to bring it to consoles in the near future. There isn't a great deal to go through here, but one of the key improvements includes a new option to disable the voice support completely. This has proven to be a...
Sunday5th Jul 2026
News Dragon Quest XI S Switch 2 Version Performance And Resolution Revealed
Including "Performance" and "Quality" modes
Square Enix recently announced it would be releasing DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition for the Switch 2 this September. The official game site has already revealed certain information about this version of the game, and now it's been updated again with the resolution and...
Friday3rd Jul 2026
News Square Enix Is Apparently Open To A Nintendo Version Of Final Fantasy XV
Update: Here's the official translation
[Thu 25th Jun, 2026 06:55 BST]: Square Enix has released multiple Final Fantasy games on Nintendo's hybrid platforms in recent years, so what else could be on the horizon? At the company's most recent shareholders meeting, there was reportedly a question about the possibility of Final Fantasy XV getting a...
News Final Fantasy VII Revelation Store Page Lists Multiple DLC And 'Story Expansion'
Placeholders or something more?
New information about the third and final part in Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy has potentially surfaced. Listings on the Epic Store (tracked by the third-party tool EpicDB) reference nine separate DLC, a story expansion pass, premium editions of the game and pre-order bonuses: - Premium Edition -...
Thursday18th Jun 2026
Round Up The Reviews Are In For The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
Here's what the critics had to say
Square Enix's new HD-2D title The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is finally out this week, and after two demos and a player survey, the reviews have now gone live. If you haven't already taken a look at our own review here on Nintendo Life, we're impressed with not on
Wednesday17th Jun 2026
Here are the full patch notes
Square Enix has today updated the excellent Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles for the Switch 1 & 2. It adds New Game+, which allows you to carry over your levels, item data and more from the previously completed playthrough. In addition to this, it's now got a Zodiac Compatibility function. There are also...
Saturday13th Jun 2026
News Kingdom Hearts Collection Switch 2 Estimated File Size Revealed
Make some space
One of the major announcements during the Direct broadcast earlier this week was the news Square Enix is finally releasing proper versions of Kingdom Hearts on Nintendo's platforms. The Switch cloud versions have already been discontinued from sale, with the digital release now scheduled for 8th October 2026. If you are planning to...
Thursday11th Jun 2026
News Final Fantasy Revelation Will Contain Even More Minigames Than Rebirth
"That was my decision", says director
As good as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is, a lot of folks are in agreement that it suffered from poor pacing and an overstuffed world full of needless minigames. Well, if you hoped that the upcoming sequel, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, would be a bit more streamlined, then you'd best just set your expectations...
News Square Enix Releases Final Fantasy XIV Online Switch 2 Gameplay Trailer
Early access begins this August
During the Nintendo Direct this week, Square Enix's upcoming release Final Fantasy XIV Online featured in a sizzle reel towards the end of the presentation. Although it was only on display for a moment, it was arguably the best look at this version of the game yet. Now, Square Enix has released a gameplay trailer of...
Wednesday10th Jun 2026
News Kingdom Hearts Collection Key Art Has Fans Sleuthing To Work Out If AI Was Used
Ducksake
Kingdom Hearts fans the world over were very happy over news from the recent Nintendo Direct that Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch simultaneously on Switch 2 and other platforms (no date yet) and native versions of the first three games (well, more than three, but let's not muddy things just yet)
News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Comes To Switch 1 & 2 This December
A holiday treat
Those hoping that Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World might be right around the corner had better temper their expectations a little. While the game is launching this year, we still have a fair few months to wait. As revealed in the Nintendo Direct, The Withered World will launch on Switch 1 and 2 on 3rd December, making it a...
News Kingdom Hearts Switch Cloud Versions Discontinued From Sale
Playable until June 2027
One of the highlights of the latest Nintendo Direct was the news Square Enix would finally be releasing proper versions of the Kingdom Hearts games for the Switch and Switch 2. This followed on from the news last month about the cloud version demos being removed from the eShop in certain locations. Now, in another update,...
Tuesday9th Jun 2026
News Kingdom Hearts 4 Confirmed For Switch 2, New Gameplay Showcased
And the series so far is coming to Switch 2
Square Enix dropped a banger during the Nintendo Direct today, confirming that Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch on the Switch 2 at the same time as other platforms. It's no massive surprise given the company's focus on multiplatform releases these day, but it's still welcome news, nevertheless. No release...
News Final Fantasy Resonance Returns To Turn-Based Battles With HD-2D Visuals
Launching on Switch and Switch 2
Square Enix has revealed Final Fantasy Resonance, a new entry in the series that boasts HD-2D visuals and turn-based battles. Characters from other entries will also make appearances, including Cloud and Tidus. This brand-new HD-2D FINAL FANTASY adventure is the first HD-2D game in the franchise, featuring the...
News Surprise! Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster Is Heading To Switch 2
Shoutout to my X
It's set to be a day of announcements, it seems. Before the Direct can even get underway, Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy X/X-2 will be getting an all-new Switch 2 version later this month. The HD Remaster will arrive in its new form on 23rd July, with pre-orders going live on the eShop today for £44.99 / €49,99...
Saturday6th Jun 2026
News Sephiroth Will Have A New Voice Actor In Final Fantasy VII Revelation
The former VA was unable to participate
In some surprise news, Square Enix has confirmed the voice actor of Sephiroth will not be returning in Final Fantasy VII Revelation. The game's director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed this during a chat with Maximillian Dood. He explained how Tyler Hoechlin, who played the role in Remake, Rebirth and also
News Final Fantasy VII Revelation Officially Unveiled For Switch 2, Out Spring 2027
"Launching simultaneously on all platforms"
At the Summer Game Fest 2026, Square Enix has unveiled the third and final part in the Final Fantasy remake trilogy. It's officially titled Final Fantasy VII Revelation. This next chapter, following Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Final
Tuesday2nd Jun 2026
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth On Switch 2
Bigger and better?
It feels like just yesterday that Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade launched on Switch 2, but here we are, a mere five months later, and the sequel is almost here too. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches on our beloved hybrids on 3rd June (that's tomorrow!), and today, we can get an idea of what the full game has in store as the...
News The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Estimated Playtime Revealed
It apparently takes "about 30 hours"
Although Square Enix is currently focused on the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for the Switch 2, later this month its attention will shift to The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. If you're wondering about the length of this brand-new action RPG, the game's director Shota Fukebara has now...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Final Fantasy VII Rebirth For Switch 2?
Go on, tell us!
Square Enix has already shown plenty of support for the Switch 2 since it arrived on the scene last June, and this week it delivers its biggest game yet - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! After escaping Midgar, the second game sees Cloud and the rest of his friends journey across expansive new environments, as new adventures (and chocobo)...
Saturday30th May 2026
News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Has Been Rated For Switch 1 & 2
It was announced earlier this week
Earlier this week, Square Enix lifted the lid on Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations for the legendary series. The only mention about the game's release was that it was "coming soon" to all platforms, with creator Yuji Horii also noting how the team was hoping to...
Thursday28th May 2026
News Square Enix Has "No Plans" To Sell A Switch 2 Upgrade For Dragon Quest XI S
According to the official Switch listing
After a rating was spotted earlier this year, Square Enix yesterday confirmed DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition would be getting a Switch 2 release this September. If you've been wondering about an upgrade, according to the official Nintendo
Wednesday27th May 2026
News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Announced For Switch 1 & 2
What's that coming over the hill?
Rounding out Dragon Quest's 40th anniversary showcase, we got our very first peek at the next entry in the Dragon Quest monsters spin-off series: The Withered World. The teaser was admittedly pretty light on details. We saw a bunch of monsters, two young protagonists and... that's about it. It was all accompanied...
