Popular Games by Square Enix
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Switch 2
- 18th Jun 2026 (UK/EU)
- 18th Jun 2026 (NA)
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition Switch
- 27th Sep 2019 (UK/EU)
- 27th Sep 2019 (NA)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King 3DS
- 20th Jan 2017 (UK/EU)
- 20th Jan 2017 (NA)
Reviews of Square Enix Games
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...
Review Octopath Traveler 0 (Switch 2) - A Bit Of A Retread, But Unmissable (And Enormous)
Zero to hero
In 2020, Square Enix released an interesting 'stopgap' in the Octopath Traveler series called Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent. This free-to-play mobile game took the gacha approach to design, regularly launching new units and storylines to interact with as the years rolled by. The company wrapped up that initial version in...
Review Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (Switch 2) - Rounds Out The Erdrick Trilogy In Style
Erdrick of the tale
After its initial announcement of the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Square Enix took a few years before it shared any further significant information on the project, which led some at the time to wonder if it had been cancelled or was facing development issues behind the scenes. When the company finally broke the silence and...
A dark night for Onion Knight fans?
Final Fantasy Tactics is probably, all things considered, my favourite Final Fantasy. As someone who isn't really a huge video game lore person at the best of times, as in I forget most of it because my brain needs the storage space for memories of food, in my eyes it stands shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the...
Latest Square Enix News
TodayFri, 15th May 2026
News Square Enix Wants To Further Promote Its Multi-Platform Strategy, Especially On Switch 2
Nintendo's new system has almost sold 20 million units
Square Enix has already shown strong support for the Switch 2 with major series such as Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, and it won't be stopping anytime soon, according to the company's CEO Takashi Kiryu. Following the third-party giant's latest financial results, Kiryu noted how the plan was...
Sunday10th May 2026
News Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Teases Announcement For "Next Game"
An anniversary live stream will air this month
Dragon Quest is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month, and it's now been revealed there'll be a live stream taking place. Series creator Yuji Horii shared this news in the latest episode of the KosoKoso Broadcast, noting the team should be able to make a special announcement about the "next game"...
Friday8th May 2026
News Dragon Quest And Three Other Titles Inducted Into Video Game Hall Of Fame
Congratulations!
Every year The Strong National Museum of Play located in New York inducts new games into its Video Game Hall of Fame, and the inductees of 2026 have now been officially revealed. This year, there were a total of four games added to the ever-expanding list. This includes the mobile hit Angry Birds, the sports game FIFA International...
Wednesday6th May 2026
Video Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 2, Xbox Series S, PS5)
A demo is out now on the Nintendo eShop
Square Enix is bringing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to the Switch 2 this June, and in case you missed it, last week it released a demo for the title on the Nintendo eShop. It's quite an impressive display on Nintendo's new hybrid system, and if you're curious to see how it runs alongside other versions of the...
Sunday3rd May 2026
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales
Do Chocobo have tails?
Is everybody ready for another edition of Box Art Brawl? Oh, go on then! With The Mysterious Book on our minds, we took a look at Yoshi's Universal Gravitation last time, and it was another pretty close-run competition at the top. North America crashed out of the race with 14% of the vote, leaving Japan and Europe to fight...
Friday1st May 2026
"Rebirth is significantly different"
Mere months after the launch of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2, Square Enix is following up with a port of its sequel, Rebirth, in June. It's an impressive accomplishment given that the development team is also knee-deep in producing the third and final entry in the trilogy. The...
News Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Internal Resolution Detailed For Switch 2
DLSS doing some heavy lifting
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is storming toward its 3rd June 2026 release date for the Switch 2, and if you want to sample the game ahead of time, there's a free demo available on the eShop right now. Chances are, then, that you've already seen how the game holds up from a visual and performance point of view, either from...
News Final Fantasy VII Director Has Already Completed "Over 40 Full Playthroughs" Of The Third Game
Completed it, mate
Final Fantasy VII fans are eagerly awaiting news on the upcoming final instalment in the remake trilogy, but if you're worried or anxious about the status of its development, then a recent comment from director Naoki Hamaguchi might bring you peace of mind. We recently interviewed Hamaguchi-san and asked how the third game is...
News Final Fantasy XIV Online Director Confirms Mouse And Keyboard Support For Switch 2 Version
Joy-Con 2 mouse controls also confirmed
Final Fantasy XIV Online was finally announced for the Switch 2 last week, and if you want to experience this popular MMORPG with mouse and keyboard controls on Nintendo's new hybrid platform, you can! Game director Naoki Yoshida (aka Yoshi-P) confirmed this during a recent chat with the press at this year's...
Thursday30th Apr 2026
News Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes Of An Elusive Age - Definitive Edition Has Been Rated For Switch 2
Will the hero return?
Ahead of Dragon Quest Day next month, it looks like another entry in the series could be on the way to the Switch 2. A new classification for a Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition has popped up on the classification board in Taiwan. This 'S' version of the title made its debut...
Wednesday29th Apr 2026
News Final Fantasy VII Trilogy Director Says Part 3's Development Is "On Time And On Schedule"
"We know many fans are eagerly waiting"
Although the focus this week is on the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Square Enix has also been busy with the third entry. We heard earlier this year how Part 3 now has an official title, and more recently, director Naoki Hamaguchi spoke about how this chapter was progressing very smoothly...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Switch 2 Port
Here's what the critics think
As we get closer to June, Square Enix is gearing up for the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on the Switch 2. The previews, which were limited to handheld mode, have now gone live alongside the demo release. As many already know what to expect from the game, the focus here is mostly on how the title runs on...
Tuesday28th Apr 2026
Video Here's How 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' Looks & Runs On Switch 2
Stay Kalm
In case you missed it, you can now try out Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2 thanks to a free demo. If you loved Remake Intergrade earlier this year, then it's well worth a shot — because you can transfer your save data from the demo to the main game when it launches on 3rd June 2026. For those of you who don't have time to check...
News A Demo For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Is Now Available On Switch 2
Materi-awesome
In case you haven't seen, we recently went hands-on with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2 ahead of its full release on 3rd June 2026. We came away feeling pretty positive about the whole thing, noting that while there were certainly some visual drawbacks, it nevertheless proves to be a worthy follow-up to Remake and a solid...
Hands On Is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Switch 2 Port The Most Ambitious Yet?
Grin and Barret
I'm in a slightly strange camp when it comes to Final Fantasy VII, though I'd wager it's one that at least some of you will be part of too. You see, Remake's Switch 2 port was my first time playing this story — remade or otherwise. I know everything there is to know about the original FFVII (yes, even that bit), but at no point...
Sunday26th Apr 2026
News Final Fantasy XIV Online For Switch 2 Able To Reach "30fps In A Stable State"
But "certain areas" may experience frame rate drops
Final Fantasy XIV Online is on its way to the Switch 2 this August, and if you're wondering how it will perform on Nintendo's new hybrid system, director Naoki Yoshida (aka Yoshi-P) has shared some information. Speaking during a press conference at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026, director...
Saturday25th Apr 2026
News Square Enix Announces Final Fantasy XIV Online's Next Expansion 'Evercold'
And reveals a legendary collab
Apart from the news Final Fantasy XIV Online is on its way to the Switch 2 this August, Square Enix also announced Evercold. This is the sixth expansion for the popular MMORPG and was revealed during Naoki Yoshida's keynote address at FFXIV Fan Festival 2026. It's currently set to launch in January 2027 on PC, Mac,...
Poll So, Will You Be Playing Final Fantasy XIV Online On Switch 2?
Go on, tell us
After ongoing discussions about bringing the popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online to Nintendo's platform, it's finally been revealed at this week's Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival. Final Fantasy XIV Online will be arriving in August 2026 on the Switch 2. As we've already noted, players will be able to get s
Monday13th Apr 2026
News Two Free 'PowerWash Simulator' DLCs Are Being Delisted Next Month
Seventh Heaven and Croft Manor will have to stay dirty for some
FuturLab has announced that two free DLC packs for PowerWash Simulator — the first, not the sequel — are being delisted next month. Those of you who haven't snapped up the Tomb Raider and Mi
Wednesday8th Apr 2026
News Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Has Received An Update For Switch 1 & 2 Today
Dealing with some pesky progression bugs
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined arrived for the Switch and Switch 2 in February, and if you were hoping for some fixes, you're in luck! Square Enix has today rolled out a new patch for the Switch and Switch 2. It's available right now, and according to a rough translation from the official Japanese game...
Saturday28th Mar 2026
News Dragon Quest Builders Switch Patch Available Now, Switch 2 Compatibility Update Also Released
Get building
Before Pokémon Pokopia arrived on the Switch 2, Omega Force had worked on the Dragon Quest Builders series. If you have been looking for an excuse to return to Square Enix's first entry, which was made available for the Switch in 2018, we've got some good news. Earlier this month, Dragon Quest Builders received its first update for...
Monday23rd Mar 2026
The Slime has come
Over the weekend, Square Enix announced a collaboration with Google which will see a generative AI-powered "companion" added to Dragon Quest X. As highlighted in an article by news outlet Sankei Shimbun (thanks, NintendoEverything), Google's Gemini will be integrated into the Japan-only MMORPG and power a conversational compa
Saturday21st Mar 2026
News Mario Tennis Fever Takes Out Top Spot In February 2026 Nintendo Charts (US)
And Requiem debuted as the best-selling game of the year
It's been quite a busy start to the year with a lot of major games releasing on not only the Switch 2, but across all platforms. Now that February is over, Circana's Mat Piscatella has shared data for the "Top Best-Selling Platinum Games" on Nintendo platforms in the US for this same month...
Saturday14th Mar 2026
News HD-2D Series Octopath Traveler Hits Another Major Sales Milestone
Following the release of Octopath Traveler 0
Square Enix's Octopath Traveler role-playing series, which originally started life as a Switch exclusive in 2018, has this week announced another massive sales milestone. In a post on social media, the company confirmed the series has now shipped seven million copies worldwide. This combines the physical...
Wednesday11th Mar 2026
News Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Receives A New Update, Here Is Everything Included
Some small but welcome improvements
Following an update to Octopath Traveler 0 just days ago, Square Enix has now rolled out an update for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. This title originally arrived on the Switch, Switch 2 and other platforms last October and has already received some patches since then. As for this latest one, which bumps it...
Monday9th Mar 2026
News Octopath Traveler 0's Latest Update Is Now Live On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Doctor Octopath
Rejoice, Octopathers! Square Enix has released yet another update for Octopath Traveler 0 on Switch 1 and 2, tweaking some mechanics and squashing some bugs along the way. The ver. 1.0.7.0 patch was released at the end of last week (thanks for the heads up, Nintendo Everything), and the main focus seems to have been on making things...
Tuesday24th Feb 2026
News Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Team Consistently Aiming For 30fps On Switch 2 "Wherever Possible"
It's a more "challenging production process"
Earlier this month, Square Enix confirmed it would be bringing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to the Switch 2 in June 2026. Compared to the first entry, part two is a significantly larger game with small but intricately detailed open-world zones. Despite this, the target goal apparently remains the same,...
Sunday22nd Feb 2026
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Places Second In January 2026 Nintendo Charts (US)
It also made the "Top 10 Best-Selling Games" of last month
It's a new year, and following new releases in January 2026, Circana's Mat Piscatella has now shared chart data for the "Top 10 Best-Selling Premium Games" on Nintendo platforms in the US for this same month. As you can see, Square Enix's latest Switch 2 release Final Fantasy VII Remake...
Friday20th Feb 2026
News NieR:Automata "To Be Continued" As Sales Hit Another Milestone
10,000,000.0000000 (and counting)
NieR:Automata continues to be a big sales success for Square Enix, and in a celebratory video for the game's 9th anniversary, we now know the game — a sequel to 2010's NieR — has sold over 10 million units. Plus we have a tease for the series' future Last we heard, the 2017 action RPG, which came to Switch in...
Wednesday11th Feb 2026
News Digital Foundry Talks Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's "Suitably Impressive" Switch 2 Trailer
Much to like
Last week, Square Enix had us all scrambling to wrap up Remake as quickly as we could, as it announced that it'll be bringing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Switch 2 in just a few months on 3rd June. We only caught a brief glimpse at how the ambitious follow-up will fare on Nintendo hardware in the Partner Direct, but it was more than...
News Square Enix Reveals Save Data Bonuses For Its New HD-2D Game
Got save data?
The new HD-2D title The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales locked in a June release last week, and alongside this news, the team has also revealed multiple save data bonuses if you own certain other Square Enix titles. As long as you've got existing save data (or for certain platforms, purchase history on the same player...
Monday9th Feb 2026
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined?
Imaginative or uninspired?
After a slate of HD-2D remakes, Dragon Quest has brought another of its past entries into the modern era, this time with a doll-like, diorama-style 3D look in Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined. This complete overhaul of the 2000 PlayStation RPG, which also came out on the 3DS in 2013 and 2016 (Japan and the West respectively)...
News Square Enix Is Making Changes To Its New HD-2D Game Based On Demo Feedback
Expect the following adjustments
During Nintendo's Partner Showcase this week, Square Enix announced its new HD-2D RPG title The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales would be coming to Switch 2 this June. Ahead of this, it has announced it will be making some changes to the game based on
Thursday5th Feb 2026
PSA Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Is Surprisingly Cheap On The UK eShop Right Now
Its estimated file size has also been revealed
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has a release date for the Switch 2, and it's out on 3rd June 2026. If you're really keen to get your pre-order in, then the UK eShop is currently offering a 20% discount ahead of release, bringing the price down from £49.99 to £39.99. Not bad! At the moment, there's no...
News One Of The Switch's Most Underrated Gems Is Getting A Sequel This Month
What a sight
If you happened to miss the wonderful Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo for the Switch, then now might be time to dive in. It's been announced that the underrated gem will be getting a sequel later this month on 19th February 2026. Titled Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse, the game seems to feature similar mechanics to the...
News Square Enix's Gorgeous HD-2D Zelda-Like 'The Adventures Of Elliot' Launches This June
One in a Millennium
It might have one of the most forgettable titles out there, but Square Enix's The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is still looking gorgeous. What's more, it has finally picked up a Switch 2 release date. The HD-2D adventure cropped up in today's Partner Showcase with an 18th June release date attached — and...
News Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Gets A Release Date For Switch 2
Get cracking on Remake, folks!
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will launch on Switch 2 on 3rd June 2026. The direct sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake takes our heroes out into an "open world" of sorts as they explore the environments outside of Midgar. It was originally released back in 2024 and is directed by Naoki...
Tuesday3rd Feb 2026
"I hope that, through developing this title, I too have grown"
2026 marks 40 years of the Dragon Quest series, a staggering achievement for one of the RPG genre's biggest and brightest. Known for its cosy atmosphere, warm character, humour, and iconic art, Dragon Quest is due a big year, and Square Enix is kicking things off with a brand new...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined
Here's what the critics had to say
Square Enix has hit the ground running in 2026, and February marks the launch of Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined. If you haven't already seen our own review and score, we gave this reimagined release nine out of ten stars, calling it the "most fun version" of this particular entry yet, and well worth a look if you're...
Sunday1st Feb 2026
News Octopath Traveler 0 Receives New Update On Switch And Switch 2
Download it now
Octopath Traveler 0 made its debut on the Switch and Switch 2 late last year, and to get the new year underway, Square Enix has now released another update for this new entry in the established HD-2D role-playing series. This update includes improvements to the game's performance, sound quality, and a handful of other fixes. Here's...
Saturday31st Jan 2026
News Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Director Hopes To Share Switch 2 Update In "Very Near Future"
The port is already well underway
We heard recently from Final Fantasy director Naoki Hamaguchi how the follow up games to Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2 would have "exactly the same" gameplay as other platforms, so when exactly can we expect the next title? Speaking to Polygon recently, Hamaguchi mentioned how a status update on...
Friday30th Jan 2026
Japanese Charts Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Emerges Victorious In A Quiet Week
Hey, a win's a win!
We were a little caught up in all of yesterday's Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream news to get to the Japanese charts, but worry not, we're on it now! Yes, Famitsu has shared the latest look at physical sales in the region, and it's Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade that has come out on top with 23,428 units sold...
Monday26th Jan 2026
Poll Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Has A Final Title, But What Could It Be?
Regale us with your ideas
So, the third entry in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy officially has a final title (or subtitle, as is more likely), according to an interview with director Naoki Hamaguchi over at GameSpot. It's a pretty significant milestone, and as stated by Hamaguchi-san, the team had it down to two potential titles during Paris...
Sunday25th Jan 2026
Guide Best Final Fantasy Games, Ranked - Switch 2 And Nintendo Systems
Every single Final Fantasy game, mainline or spin-off, ranked by you
As one of the biggest RPG franchises in the world, Final Fantasy has a boatload of titles under its belt. Starting in 1987 with the original Final Fantasy on the NES, the franchise has simply exploded over the years and introduced many watershed RPGs to the world. That's 40 years...
Saturday24th Jan 2026
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade?
Tifa and claws
Switch 2 has been graced with a few 'impossible' ports in its first months on the market, and this week, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade joined the ranks. While playing Square Enix's acclaimed 2020 remake on Nintendo's old hybrid would have felt like a pipedream, FFVII looks, runs, and feels exceptionally good on Switch 2. Sure,...
Friday23rd Jan 2026
Reminder Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade 'Limited Early Purchase Edition' Offer Ends Next Week
Get a bonus copy of FFVII while you can
If you're planning on picking up Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade this week, and haven't already purchased it, here's your reminder that the 'Limited Early Purchase Edition' is still available. It's $39.99 / £39.99 and is available until 31st January 2026. You can also grab the Deluxe version, including a...
Thursday22nd Jan 2026
News Final Fantasy VII Remake's Sequels Will Have "Exactly The Same" Gameplay As Other Consoles
Rebirth and third entry are now in development for Switch 2
If you've been keeping up with Final Fantasy VII Remake on the Switch 2, then you'll probably already know that its direct sequel, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, along with the untitled third entry, will also head to the hybrid console in the future. Rebirth represents quite a drastic...
Wednesday21st Jan 2026
News Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review Of Final Fantasy VII Remake On Switch 2
Is it Materi-awesome?
With the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on the Switch 2, Digital Foundry has once again delivered its technical review of the port, detailing how it stands up next to the PS4 and, perhaps more importantly, the PS5. The good news is that, as detailed in our review, FF7 Remake is a technical triumph on the Switch...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade On Switch 2
A true Fantasy, or pretty Mid(gar)?
After being announced for Switch 2 way back in the console's reveal Direct, we are now just days away from the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. We're so close, in fact, that the reviews have started rolling in, and it's a pretty positive picture. Here at Nintendo Life, we had a wonderful time with...
Sunday18th Jan 2026
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire Of The Rift (DS)
Regional rift
Welcome, folks, to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we checked out Mario Power Tennis for the GameCube and, as expected, the results weren't even remotely close. With a much more interesting cover, Europe and North America easily won the day with 70% of the vote, leaving Japan to mop up the remaining 30%. This week, we're...
