Tag: Square Enix - Page 2
Improvements, adjustments, bug fixes and more
The Switch 2 had all sorts of third-party support at launch, and one of these titles happened to be the Square Enix role-playing game Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster. This remaster comes loaded with not only the main adventure but also brand new minigames utilising the Joy-Con 2 mouse mode...
Arriving this December
When the Switch generation was in full swing, Square Enix released physical versions of Final Fantasy VII & Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Twin Pack and Final Fantasy IX in certain regions. In an update today, the company has confirmed these physical releases will be officially comi
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Switch 2 Trailer Introduces Shinra, The Turks & Avalanche
Ready to save the planet?
Nintendo and Square Enix have published a brand new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, the upcoming Switch 2 version of the 2020 PS4 original --which later got a PS5 upgrade and DLC. Today's trailer acts as a bit of a rundown of the game's setting, Midgard, as well as the many factions within the sprawling...
Feature Get A Job - 30 Years On, Seiken Densetsu 3's Class System Is Still One Of The Best
Hi, I'd like apply to be a Fenrir Knight
Who doesn’t love a job or class system in an RPG? From endlessly levelling jobs and sub-classing skills in Final Fantasy V to building the perfect teams and pairings in Octopath Traveler, classes bring a level of customisation and character that feels pretty unique to the genre. But while most games allow...
It's planned for the "end of the year"
If you want to try Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2 before you actually purchase it, we've got some good news. According to the game's director Naoki Hamaguchi, Square Enix is planning to release a demo for Nintendo's new system by the end of this year. Speaking to Inverse recently, he mentioned...
Videos Square Enix Releases New Trailers For 'Octopath Traveler 0' And 'The Adventures Of Elliot'
More HD-2D RPG action is on the way
Square Enix has already released a new trailer for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake this week highlighting the fresh features, and now there are a few more to go with it. Timed in with this year's Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix has shared another trailer for the upcoming HD-2D action RPG The Adventures of Elliot:...
News Square Enix Shares Close-Ups Of Stunning Chrono Trigger Character Artwork
Just breathtaking
It looks like Square Enix is still celebrating Chrono Trigger's 30th anniversary — and why shouldn't it? This is one of the most-beloved RPGs of all time. And today, as a tasty little treat, the company's Japanese YouTube channel has shared a video showcasing close-ups of some of the game's character art and promotional artwork...
News Why Remake 'Dragon Quest VII' Before The Zenithian Trilogy? Yuji Horii Comments
"A lot of things are moving around"
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined surprised many when it was revealed at last week's Nintendo Direct; we've already got I & II HD Remake on the way, and III HD Remake is already out. Surely the next logical step is the Zenithian Trilogy - IV, V, and
News No Switch 2 "Upgrade Path" For Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Planned
And save data from Switch cannot be transferred
During this week's Nintendo Direct broadcast, Square Enix announced it would be bringing Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined to the Switch and Switch 2 in early 2026. Since then, an FAQ page for this title has gone live on the official Dragon Quest website in Japan, and it's confirmed there is no upgrade...
We speak with Kazutoyo Maehiro and Hiroshi Minagawa
Boy, Square-Enix really wants us to party on our Switches like it’s… 1997. Because over the last few years, they’ve made three separate titles in a newly minted, old-school RPG franchise Octopath Traveler, and then there’s the upcoming Switch 2 release of Final Fantasy VII Remake, the...
News Star Ocean: First Departure R Limited Run Physical Switch Release Announced
Pre-orders open this week
Square Enix will be releasing a physical version of Star Ocean: First Departure R on the Switch with the help of Limited Run Games. There'll be a standard edition ($39.99), SteelBook Bundle Edition ($79.99), and Ultimate Edition ($199.99). Pre-orders open for all platforms on 12th September 2025. Standard Edition...
News Square Enix Details Octopath Traveler 0's Switch 2 Performance And Resolution
Safe travels
We still have a couple of months to go before Octopath Traveler 0 lands on Switch 2, but Square Enix has lifted the specs lid early, so we all know what to expect from a performance and resolution standpoint. The info was shared in a new update to the game's Japanese website (thanks for the heads up, Nintendo Everything), in which the...
News Final Fantasy Tactics' Devs Had To Lean On Fans To Recover Original Source Code
"we know you guys do such a good job of keeping all of that up to date"
After 28 long years, Final Fantasy Tactics is finally getting the remaster it (hopefully) deserves when The Ivalice Chronicles launches on Switch on 30th September 2025. According to director Kazutoyo Maehiro, however, development on the upcoming remaster wasn't entirely...
Opinion HD-2D Might Be Old News, But Octopath 0's City Building Has Me Buzzing
Pixel by pixel
Given that I love RPGs, I’m sure it’s no surprise that I’m very excited for Octopath Traveler 0. What might shock you, however, is that it’s not the return to Osterra, or the excellent turn-based combat, or even the prospect of another new HD-2D game that has me jazzed, nope (I still love all of these things, though, be...
News Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Has Officially Gone Gold, Out This October
"Just two months to go"
Square Enix locked in an October release date for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake earlier this year, and if you've been wanting an update about how it's progressing, it's now gone gold! To mark this milestone, the official Dragon Quest social media account shared a photo of remake producer Masaaki Hayasaka alongside...
News Square Enix Confirms Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Runs At A "Stable" 30fps On Switch 2
"Offering smooth performance and crisp visuals"
Following some reports about the performance and visual presentation of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on the Switch 2, Square Enix has now officially confirmed the title's frame rate. Switch 2 users can expect this upcoming release to run at a "stable 30 frames per second" while also offering...
News "The Best-Looking Thing I've Seen On Switch 2" - Digital Foundry Talks Final Fantasy 7 Remake
"I would say it looks better than the PS4 version"
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade was playable on Switch 2 last week at Gamescom, and it seems that most who managed to go hands-on with the game came away feeling pretty positive about it. Now, in a new post from Digital Foundry advertising its latest DF Weekly episode, John Linneman has come...
News Final Fantasy 14 Director Has Had "Positive Discussions" With Nintendo On Switch 2 Port
"I do hope that players will look forward to hopefully good news”
The hugely-popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV — which is about to celebrate its 12th anniversary (in its rebooted form) — is one of our most-requested Switch 2 ports, particularly from this writer. And it sounds like we're one step closer to seeing the game come to the hybrid...
News Octopath Traveler 0 Has Been Rated For Switch And Switch 2
Out this December
Last week, during Nintendo's partner showcase, Square Enix lifted the lid on Octopath Traveler 0 - a new entry in the HD-2D series where you'll customise and play as your own character. Square Enix has already shared quite a bit about this upcoming release, and now it seems it's been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating...
Hands On Forget The Name, Square Enix's New Action RPG Is A Lovely HD-2D Take On SNES-Era Zelda
A Link to the Millennium
Two of my favourite games growing up were The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Secret of Mana. Lush green worlds, curious — and sometimes cute — enemies, and fluid action combat for the time; as someone who had largely only played turn-based RPGs for the first eight years of their life, the SNES era of action RPGs...
News Square Enix Wants Feedback About Its New HD-2D Game Coming To Switch 2
Have you played the demo yet?
To send off Nintendo's recent Partner Showcase, Square Enix announced some new projects, and one of them happened to be the brand new HD-2D title The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. This is an action RPG where the combat will take place in real-time instead of the usual turn-based battles you might be used...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Gets Free Switch 2 Performance Patch
Plus Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake gets new trailer
Intrepid adventurers, if you've been holding off on playing Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and have a Switch 2, today's news might come as a nice little incentive. Announced during the Japanese Nintendo Direct, Square Enix has dropped a free performance update for the excellent turn-based RPG...
"Please make sure you purchase the correct version"
Hopefully you're not getting tired of HD-2D, because Square Enix served up a double helping of new games sporting the neo-retro aesthetic to finish off today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is coming to Switch 2 only, but OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 is...
News Square Enix Is Bringing A Brand New HD-2D RPG To Switch 2 Next Year
Introducing, Elliot
The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase was closed out by a pair of announcements from Square Enix: Octopath Traveler 0, and an all-new action RPG called The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. This is yet another HD-2D joint, which will see you playing as 'Elliot, the Adventurer' (badass name, that), who sets out across...
News Octopath Traveler 0 Will Bring More Adventures To Switch 1 & 2 This Year
Zero the hero
Square Enix closed out the Partner Direct by lifting the lid on OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0, the third game (confusingly) in the HD-2D RPG series, which will arrive on Switch 1 and 2 on 4th December 2025. Aside from packing in the level of stunning visuals that we would expect from the series, the trailer also showcased some turn-based...
News Square Enix Rules Out Switch 2 "Upgrade Path" For Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
The Switch version "cannot be upgraded"
Square Enix's Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is due out on the Switch and Switch 2 this October, and ahead of release, an official FAQ has shared an important detail. It's been confirmed there's no upgrade path currently available or planned, so if you want to play it on a particular platform, you'll need...
News Final Fantasy 9's 25th Anniversary Is Here, But There's Nothing On Rumoured Remake
"I... so unhappy..."
Happy 25th anniversary to Final Fantasy IX, the final mainline Final Fantasy game to launch on the original PlayStation and one of the most beloved entries in the entire franchise. Today, Square Enix posted an update on the Final Fantasy IX anniversary website — which opened earlier this year — to celebrat
News Final Fantasy 9 Gets Some Gorgeous New Artwork, And It Has Fans In A Frenzy
Can someone cast Haste on Square Enix?
Final Fantasy IX is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary; the incredible turn-based RPG launched on the PS1 on 7th July 2000, and in 2025, Square Enix has been busy building up to the event with frequent new merch drops (much to the chagrin of this author and her wallet). Over the past few days, the...
News Here Are The Square Enix Switch Games You Can Play On Switch 2 Right Now
More than 50 titles are backwards compatible
Square Enix released a lot of amazing games during the Switch generation and if you're wondering how many work on the Switch 2, it's now shared a list highlighting all of the Switch games that are compatible with the new hybrid system. So, here's this extensive library of Square Enix Switch games you can...
Rumour Final Fantasy Devs Supposedly Hint At Another Nintendo Release
C'mon, Square Enix
Square Enix has supposedly hinted at bringing its latest mainline Final Fantasy game to the Switch 2. As highlighted by 'Genki_JPN' on social media, during a live stream broadcast, Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida (aka Yoshi-P) and creative director Kazutoyo Maehiro briefly touched on the game'
News Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Controversially Cuts War Of The Lions Content
Not so complete a package?
The team behind the upcoming Final Fantasy Tactics remaster, Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, has been talking shop in an interview over at the official Square Enix website (spotted via Kotaku). But this interview reveals that not al
News Final Fantasy Tactics Physical Switch Release Has A Free Switch 2 Upgrade
The Switch 2 release is a code in a box
Yesterday, Square Enix finally lifted the lid on Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles for the Switch and Switch 2. It's exciting news but it's also left many fans wondering about the physical distribution of this enhanced classic. While there will be hard copies of the game in Japan, it seems the...
News Final Fantasy Tactics Is Getting An Enhanced Revival On Switch And Switch 2
Launching this September
After ongoing rumours and even some leaks, Square Enix has officially revived its tactical RPG Final Fantasy Tactics for modern platforms. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles will be coming to the Sw
Video Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster Shows Off Switch 2 Mouse Minigames
Two unique minigames
If you're looking for some quality RPG action on the Switch 2 at launch, one game you might want to check out is Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster. This improves on the original 3DS experience with various enhancements including mouse-controller minigames. In case you missed the initial coverage of this game during...
News 'The World Ends With You' Director Leaves Square Enix After 29 Years
"I’m truly grateful"
Tatsuya Kando, the director of The World Ends With You and NEO: The World Ends With You, has announced he has left Square Enix after 29 years with the company (thanks, Nintendo Everything). Speaking on X, Kando expressed his gratitude to the fans and states that he hopes to "continue creating fun and enga
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake New Update Increases Flight Speed, Here Are The Patch Notes
Fly high
Square Enix has released a patch for its gorgeous Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake today, and it's live to download on Switch right now. (Thanks, RPG Site!) The patch, detailed on Steam, includes adding the Mini Medal Manor as a Zoom location, the addition of "short-cut buttons" to
Random Sephiroth's Sword Can Grow And Shrink To Fit The Story In Final Fantasy
"I was in the pool! I was in the pool!"
Final Fantasy VII's Sephiroth has become one of the most enduring villains in gaming history, and Nintendo fans will be able to get even more acquainted with him when Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade launches on the Switch 2 soon...ish. Along with his flowing locks and mahoosive shoulder pads, Sephiroth is...
Random Is This The Best Piece Of Final Fantasy Merch Ever?
Hats off, Vivi
Square Enix has been steadily feeding us with a bunch of new Final Fantasy IX merch over the past few months. From plushies of the main cast to black mage hats and figurines of Zidane and Garnet, there's no shortage of new items. All in aid of the game's 25th anniversary this July. We weren't prepared for yesterday's merchandise...
News Kingdom Hearts 4 Team Provides Dev Update, Shares New Screenshots
"We've seen how excited you are"
Square Enix ended up releasing the Kingdom Hearts series as cloud games on the Switch, and while it wasn't exactly what fans wanted, there's always hope for the Switch 2 (and there have even been some rumours). If you did happen to play through the cloud versions on Switch or are just curious to know what's up next...
News Square Enix Is Teaming Up With Japanese TV Network TBS On A New Game IP
Name a better duo
On today's edition of 'Collaborations We Didn't Expect,' Square Enix has announced that it is teaming up with the Japanese TV network TBS Television to develop a brand-new game IP (thanks, Gematsu). TBS Television, not the one that our friends in the US will likely be familiar with, is a Tokyo-based network responsible for shows...
News Square Enix Details Plan To 'Reboot And Awaken' Its Business
With a focus on quality over quantity
Square Enix has released its financial results for FY2025, detailing a rather middling performance for the company with a distinct lack of major releases. The good news is that its HD Digital Entertainment sub-segment (i.e. the big games we're all interested in) turned a profit, but only because a combination...
News Looks Like 'Bravely Default' On Switch 2 Will Still Have 0% Encounter Toggle
Update: Reports from PAX confirm
Square Enix is bringing Bravely Default: Flying Fairy to the Switch 2 on the console's launch day via an HD Remaster, and we're pretty happy to see the first entry in this delightful series make the jump to home consoles. But it's being launched as a Game-Key Card game, which has definitely put a bit of an asterisk...
News Square Enix Responds To Remake Reports, Clarifies Nothing Has Been Announced
"Horii is not even considering it"
Some news recently popped up about a possible remake of the beloved JRPG Chrono Trigger and although the translator was just having some fun, there's now supposedly been another small development in this story. Gamereactor was at the same event and spoke to industry legend (and Dragon Quest creator) Yuji Horii...
News SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered Switch Physical Release Arrives Next Month
Relive another JRPG adventure
If you've been holding out for a physical Switch copy of SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered, which was released on the eShop in March, you'll be pleased to hear it's on the way. Playasia has issued a reminder on social media about its physical copy with "multi-language" support (including English on the cartridge) and an...
News Oops, Yuji Horii May Not Have Leaked Massive Remake News After All
Update: Translator was just having fun with Chrono Trigger
A remake of a beloved RPG, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, is on the way — at least according to Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii. Yep, the dream remake might be coming — Chrono Trigger is apparently being remade, and Horii-san (who supervised on the 1995 classic)...
News Vampire Survivors And Square Enix Team Up For Free DLC, But It's Not The Series You'd Expect
It's a whole SaGa
Surprise! Vampire Survivors is getting a huge free update today, and it's moving away from Konami and joining forces with Square Enix. Announced during today's Triple I showcase, it's not a Final Fantasy or Kingdom Hearts DLC — both of those would be amazing, of course, but we really admire the choice that poncle settled on. The...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade Is Making The Leap To Switch 2
On Cloud nine
Square Enix has confirmed that it will be launching Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on the Nintendo Switch 2. Originally released exclusively for the PS5 with a PC release soon after, there's currently no launch date for the game at the time of writing, but this marks a significant step in Square Enix's new approach to multiformat...
News Final Fantasy 9 Remake Hopes Rise As Square Enix Teases Anniversary Projects
Is it finally time?
Speculation surrounding a potential remake of Final Fantasy IX has seemingly been growing for years at this point, rising exponentially when an NVIDIA leak made mention of the unannounced project in 2021. Now, we may well be on the brink of a reveal as Square Enix teases "a variety of projects" in accordance with the original...
News Octopath Traveler I + II Physical Switch Bundle Announced
Out next week
Square Enix has announced it will be releasing a two-in-one physical Switch collection for Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II. According to Square Enix Asia's Facebook page, this bundle will be made available on 2nd April 2025. It's currently listed on select
News Chrono Trigger's Lifetime Sales Have Now Surpassed The Five Million Mark
How about a modern Nintendo version?
The legendary 1995 role-playing game Chrono Trigger is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary, and as part of this, Square Enix has provided a sales update. According to an official post on its website, combined sales (across all platforms) since the game's original Super Famicom release have now surpassed...
