Tag: Square Enix
News Square Enix Shares Purposefully Vague List Of E3 2021 Games, Teases World Premiere
Conference will be 40 mins long
Slightly late considering we've just received the full schedule for the entire E3 2021 weekend, Square Enix has now confirmed the date and time for its Square Enix Presents conference. The show will be taking place on Sunday, June 13 at 12:15pm PT / 20:15 BST / 21:15 CEST and will last for approximately 40 minutes...
News Dragon Quest XII: The Flames Of Fate Is Running On Unreal Engine 5
And the story is already "complete"
Following the Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Live Stream earlier this week, there's been a little bit more information revealed about the big reveal, Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate. The official Dragon Quest Twitter account has confirmed the game is powered by Unreal Engine 5. The previous entry, Dragon...
News Dragon Quest Creator Teases Possible HD-2D Remakes Of The First Two Games
It's just "not official yet"
Sonic wasn't the only video game veteran in the spotlight yesterday. As you might recall, Square Enix held a special 35th Anniversary Livestream for the Dragon Quest series. One of the standout announcements was the reveal of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Masaaki Hayasaka is the producer of this remake (running on...
News Dragon Quest X Is Being Transformed Into A "Cute" Offline Game
Launches in Japan next year
One of the more unexpected announcements during the Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Special live stream was Dragon Quest X Offline. This is the "offline" version of the MMO Dragon Quest X - meaning it won't require an internet connection. At the moment, it's been announced for a 2022 Japanese release, but no platforms have...
News Dragon Quest Treasures Is A New RPG Spin-Off Starring Erik And Mia From DQXI
More will be revealed at a later date
One other Dragon Quest game announced during the 35th-anniversary celebrations was Dragon Quest Treasures. Producer Taichi Inuzuka explained how the game would be a spin-off, starring Erik and Mia - and some key themes will apparently be "Erik and Mia's childhood" and "treasure hunting"... It will also be an...
News Square Enix Is Releasing A Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake For Home Consoles
Aiming for a "simultaneous worldwide release"
One of the six games revealed during Square Enix's Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary live stream earlier today was Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. According to the game's producer, Masaaki Hayasaka - who has previously worked on games such as Octopath Traveler, the "HD-2D style" combines pixel art with 3D...
News Dragon Quest XII: The Flames Of Fate Officially Announced
Expect a "darker" take
The Dragon Quest 35th anniversary live stream has just concluded and while it was packed out with six announcements, the highlight of the lot was arguably the very ending of the show - revealing the name and logo for the next entry in the mainline series. It's called Dragon Quest XII and the subtitle translates to "The Flames...
Watch Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Special - Live!
Find out what's next for Square Enix's long-running series
Dragon Quest's 35th Anniversary Live Stream is taking place today - participate in our live chat below to see all the announcements. Series creator Yuji Horii will also be making an appearance. Enjoy! <liveblog id="DragonQuestDigitalEventMay2021" tags="MonsterHunter" video="
News Dragon Quest Creator Teases Exciting Announcements For 35th Anniversary
"we'll have more on THAT game"
Later this week, Square Enix is celebrating Dragon Quest's 35th anniversary with a special live stream. There's expected to be at least some news about Dragon Quest XII, and now, series creator Yuji Horii has shared his own message on Twitter ahead of the event - informing fans to get ready to hear more about "that"...
Guide Every Dragon Quest Game Ranked
All the mainline Dragon Quests ranked by you
On 27th May 2021, Yuji Horii's seminal RPG Dragon Quest turned 35. Initially released in the West with the name Dragon Warrior, the Chunsoft-developed first entry in this genre-defining series debuted on Famicom in Japan before migrating to the North American NES three years later, and over the past...
Poll What's The Best Dragon Quest Game?
I need a Hero
Originally released in the West under the localised Dragon Warrior title, it's been nearly thirty-five years since Dragon Quest, Yuji Horii's seminal RPG series, debuted in Japan. In that time, we've seen eleven mainline entries in a series which led the way in defining the JRPG genre itself. Japanese Nintendo gamers have enjoyed...
News Here's A Look At The Rockin' Opening Movie For NEO: The World Ends With You
Game launches this July
In addition to a number of first-party titles coming to the Switch between now and the end of the year, there are also plenty of third-party offerings. One of them happens to be NEO: The World Ends with You - a sequel to the original 2007/08 DS title. Ahead the NEO's July 27th release, Nintendo and Square Enix have decided...
News Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Stream Will Reveal New Game Information
Yes, we're all thinking about XII
The last few years have been rather good for Dragon Quest series fans on Switch, with Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition being a fantastic version of the main-series game, alongside Dragon Quest Builders and its sequel. Like many franchises this year is a big anniversary for DQ as it...
Sale only live for a few days
In celebration of Japan's Golden Week, Square Enix has kicked off a brand new sale on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Plenty of games have been discounted for the event, with some savings reaching as much as 60%. We've got the full list for you below, so feel free to have a browse and check out our coverage and reviews by...
News Square Enix Confirms Plans For E3 2021
"Several" games lined up
Another major publisher has confirmed that it will be making an appearance at this year's E3, as Square Enix joins the ever-growing roster. The news comes from an interview with Japanese publication Nikkei, where the company's CEO, Yosuke Matsuda, has revealed that announcements will be shared at this year's event. Here's...
News Square Enix Says It's Not For Sale, Shoots Down Acquisition Rumours
Update: Square Enix responds
Update: Square Enix has now responded to Bloomberg Japan's report, shutting down claims that it could be on the brink of being bought out. In a new statement released to press, Square Enix explains that it isn't considering selling off the company, and hasn't received any offers. You can read the full statement below...
News Square Enix Celebrating SaGa Frontier's Return With Special Launch Stream
Game arrives next week
To celebrate the release of SaGa Frontier Remastered on the Nintendo Switch on 15th April, Square Enix has announced it will be airing a celebratory live stream broadcast featuring multiple members of the development team. This will include the series producer Masanori Ichikawa. It will air at 7 pm JST on Square's YouTube...
News Legend Of Mana's Physical Switch Release Will Include English Language Support
Arriving this June
During Nintendo's Direct presentation earlier this year, it was announced Square Enix would be bringing a "fully remastered" version of Legend of Mana to the Nintendo Switch this June. While there is currently no sign of a physical release here in the west, according to online listings, the Asian region's hard copy of the game...
News Two Bravely Default Soundtracks Just Got Released On Spotify
Joining End Layer
Are you still making your way through the Nintendo Switch exclusive, Bravely Default II? Want to pretend you're still exploring the land of Excillant even when you're not able to play the game? Then perhaps you might be interested in streaming Square Enix's latest soundtrack on the go. Fans of the original Bravely Default on the...
News Switch Exclusive Project Triangle Strategy Aiming For Around 50 Hours Of Gameplay
Game launching in 2022
Last month, Nintendo revealed Project Triangle Strategy - a Square Enix turn-based tactical RPG, launching exclusively on the Switch next year. So far there's been a demo, and even a survey for the game, and now, during a Game Live Japan YouTube broadcast, producer Tomoya Asano has revealed what players can expect in terms of...
News Square Enix Registers New Trademarks For Theatrhythm In Australia And Canada
Final Fantasy's rhythm spinoff hasn't seen a new entry since 2016
It's been a few years since we last saw Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy. First released back in 2012 on 3DS, this rhythm-based spinoff later received an expanded follow-up, the aptly named Curtain Call. However - excluding the Japan-only arcade game and
News Octopath Traveler Is No Longer A Nintendo Switch Console Exclusive
Update: First PC, now Xbox
Microsoft has just revealed that former Switch console exclusive Octopath Traveler is headed to its Xbox Game Pass service: The game is already available on PC (see original story below) but it's now no longer Switch console exclusive. We dare say that a PlayStation release will follow in due course, too. You can read...
News Square Enix's Spring 2021 Sale Offers Big Discounts On Switch And 3DS
Final Fantasy! Dragon Quest! Star Ocean!
Spring is almost here, and what better way to celebrate this occasion than with a new eShop sale. It's a big one this time, including discounts on some of Square Enix's heaviest hitters, including Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Star Ocean, and more. Mostly covering Switch games, there are also two 3DS games...
News Square Enix Shows Off New Trailer For The World Ends With You: The Animation
Special screening airs later this week
Square Enix will be airing a special "UG Shibuya FES" live stream of the first episode of The World Ends With You: The Animation later this week on 14th March. Ahead of this, it's released the third trailer for the upcoming anime adaptation, which is based on the original 2007 Nintendo DS title. Here's a look...
News Final Fantasy's Chocobo Racing Might Be Making A Comeback
More trademarks surface online
Update [9th Mar 2021]: Last December, a trademark for the Final Fantasy Chocobo spin-off surfaced online. Now, according to Gematsu, Square Enix has filed trademarks for "Chocobo GP" on 26th February in Australia and Canada. Another trademark for it appeared in Europe at the start of this month. Original story [15th...
News SaGa Frontier Remastered Is Getting A Physical Release In Asia, With English Language Support
Launches alongside the digital edition on April 15th
Collecting physical editions of games can be a tricky business. When we're not navigating our way through limited print releases, you've also got regional exclusives to account for. If you don't speak the local language, then it's tough luck – unless you opt for digital. First announced back in
Poll Bravely Default II Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Another exclusive has arrived
This week sees the release of the Nintendo Switch exclusive Bravely Default II. As usual, we thought we would run a poll to see how many within the Nintendo Life community are interested in picking it up. If this does happen to be your first time trying out this series, there's no need to worry. As previously noted,...
News Octopath Traveler Has Now Sold 2.5 Million Copies Worldwide
Square Enix breaks the news a day before Bravely Default II's launch
We're only a day away from Bravely Default II's launch, but Square Enix isn't turning a complete blind eye to Octopath Traveler just yet. Its success paved the way for the latest Bravely Default entry and now, Square Enix has confirmed Octopath Traveler reached 2.5 million copies...
News Nintendo Wants To Know What You Think About The Demo For Square Enix's New Tactical RPG
Go on, tell 'em
One of the many games revealed during last week's Nintendo Direct was Project Triangle Strategy. It's a turn-based tactical RPG by Square Enix, which is expected to launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch in 2022. It's already drawn comparisons to games like
News Try Not To Be Jealous, But Japan Is Getting An Exclusive Physical Edition Of Legend Of Mana
Square Enix's latest remaster launches on June 24th
When it comes to their remasters, Square Enix hasn't give them much physical love on Switch. Final Fantasy VII/VIII was an exception, but SaGA Frontier and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles' are currently digital-only. Unless you plan on importing this new collector's
News SaGa Frontier Remastered Arrives Sooner Than Expected, Now Launching This April
Square Enix's latest remaster was scheduled for Summer 2021
We received word back in November that Square Enix is remastering its 1998 PS1 JRPG, SaGa Frontier. Originally aiming for a Summer 2021 release, last night's Nintendo Direct confirmed this will arrive sooner than expected, now launching on April 15th 2
News Square Enix Is Releasing A Legend Of Mana Remaster On Switch This June
Seek out the mystical Mana Tree, again
The Nintendo Switch is already home to a number of legendary JRPG games and later this year there'll be another one enjoy. On 24th June, Square Enix fans will be able to get their hands on a "fully remastered" version of Legend of Mana. This action-role playing game was first published on the original...
News Trials Of Mana Has Surpassed One Million Sales Worldwide
"Thank you for your support"
Last April, Square Enix released a remake of Trials of Mana on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. Since then, it has enjoyed ongoing success - with Square Enix today announcing it's now sold more than one million units worldwide. This includes the combined digital and physical amount across Switch,...
News Square Enix Reports Increased Annual Sales, Despite Individual Game Losses
33% increase in net sales reported
2020 held mixed fortunes for Square Enix. Whilst Switch users received some enjoyable experiences with Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory and Trials of Mana, they had a rocky time with Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition. On rival platforms,
News Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles 'Piano Collections' Album Launches This April
New arrangements come from the original composer, Kumi Tanioka
You can see the passion Square-Enix hold for its soundtracks. Between concert events like Distant Worlds and vinyl releases, we've witnessed a few piano collections too, bringing some stunning renditions of existing songs. Having covered several of Final Fantasy's main entries
News Bravely Default II Producer Was Both "Ashamed" And "Relieved" By Player Feedback To Demo
Bravely honest
We've witnessed a slow build-up towards Bravely Default II's release next month. Following its initial reveal back in 2019, we received a demo back in March 2020 and a "final demo" last month, the former of which helped shaped the sequel's gameplay considerably. Though they
Video Square Enix Releases New Trailer For Switch Exclusive Bravely Default II
Introducing the country of Wiswald
Following on from the release of a 'final demo' last week, Square Enix has now shared a new clip for Bravely Default II. Although the entire video is in Japanese, the source Gematsu gives us some insight about the location on show: "Wiswald is a country established by mages. Mages have dedicated themselves to...
News Next Patch For Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remaster Scheduled For Later This Month
Find out the full details ahead of release
Square Enix has announced it will be releasing a new update for Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition sometime between mid and late December. The exact time and date will be revealed as soon as possible. In the meantime, it's shared some patch notes - revealing how you'll now be able to keep...
News Square Enix Announces SaGa Frontier Remastered, Launches On Switch In Summer 2021
"The 1998 PlayStation classic is back"
We've seen a lot of past-generation games return in 2020, and now to add to the already long list, Square Enix has announced it'll be releasing a remaster of its 1998 PlayStation JRPG, SaGa Frontier. Square Enix says SaGa Frontier Remastered will feature updated "graphics, events, cutscenes, enhancements" and...
News Square Enix Launches Permanent Work-From-Home Program Next Month
"80% of employees to be home based"
2020 has been a year like no other - with pretty much the entire tech and video game industry required to work from home during the height of the pandemic. With this in mind, Square Enix - publishing upcoming releases like Balan Wonderworld and the recently revealed NEO: The World Ends With You - has announced it...
News The World Ends With You Anime Launches April 2021 In Japan, New Trailer Released
International release also planned for 2021
Square Enix has shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming anime inspired by DS JRPG, The World Ends With You. The trailer shows off some of the scenes you can expect to see in the final product before confirming an April 2021 release window for Japan. An international release is also expected in 2021,...
News Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory Complete List Of Songs Revealed
Listen up!
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory arrives on the Switch next week and if you're a long-time fan of the series, you're probably eager to find out what the song list looks like in the full game. Well, today is your lucky day - with ResetEra user Chaserjoey sharing what is described as the "complete list of songs" for this upcoming...
News Dragon Quest Creator Promises "All Sorts Of Announcements" For 35th Anniversary
Taking place in 2021
Next year, Square Enix's long-running JRPG series Dragon Quest turns 35 years old. So, what can we expect? According to the creator, Yuji Horii, there'll be all sorts of announcements. Here's exactly what he had to say at this year's Dragon Quest X Fall Festival about the upcoming anniversary: “Next year, Dragon Quest will...
Gallery Another Look At Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory Ahead Of Its Release
A Kingdom Hearts game like no other
One of the many exciting games arriving on the Nintendo Switch this month is Square Enix's rhythm-action game, Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory. To help promote this upcoming release, a bunch of new screenshots have been released - revealing a little bit more about the game. If you would like to try before you...
News Final Fantasy IX Is Getting A Physical Release On Nintendo Switch
Update: Launches on 27th November
Update [Tue 3rd Nov, 2020 00:55 GMT]: Square Enix has now confirmed the release date for the physical version of Final Fantasy IX on the Nintendo Switch. This version will arrive later this month on 27th November. You can pre-order it now from Play-Asia. Here's the official update from the Square Enix Facebook page...
Random Dataminer Uncovers List Of Words That Might Get You Banned In The New Kingdom Hearts Game
"honkers" is one of many
Since the beginning of time, players have been entering words into video games that they probably shouldn't be. Sometimes these words are funny and on other occasions, they can be rude, or even highly offensive and are used with the intention to hurt or perhaps harm others. With this in mind, Square Enix's upcoming release...
News Kingdom Hearts Director Possibly Teasing Future Switch Project
"I’m sure I’ll be back"
It was only last month the Kingdom Hearts director, Tetsuya Nomura, was saying there were currently "no specific plans" to bring more games in this particular series to the Nintendo Switch, after the release of Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory. At the time, though, he did mention how he still found the Switch an...
News Square Enix Will Share More Information About Bravely Default II Soon
A release date would be nice
This week marks the 8th anniversary of the original Bravely Default for 3DS. To celebrate, Square Enix's Twitter account for the game shared some new artwork by character designer Naoki Ikushima. Perhaps more interestingly, it said information about Bravely Default II for Nintendo Switch would be coming soon. Bravely...
Bug fixes and more
Square Enix has rolled out a new update for its online multiplayer co-op game Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. It adds skippable cutscenes in certain events and resolves multiple bugs in the game to improve the overall experience. Here are the full patch notes courtesy...
News Bravely Default II Has Been Rated For The Nintendo Switch
A release may be imminent
It looks like Bravely Default II will arrive on the Nintendo Switch before the end of this year. As spotted by the good folks over at VGC, the upcoming JRPG produced by Team Asano, developed by Claytechworks and published by Square Enix has been rated by the Australian Classification Board earlier this week on 22nd...
