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Final Fantasy Resonance Tokyo Game Show Trailer
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Final Fantasy Resonance
Releases Oct 22, 2026
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Final Fantasy Resonance is a turn-based RPG headed to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch, and PC on October 22, 2026. The game marks Square Enix's first HD-2D Final Fantasy title, representing a return to the series' turn-based combat roots after years of action-focused entries.
Recent coverage has centered on the game's visual presentation, with the HD-2D art style paired against sweeping orchestral music drawing particular praise. Square Enix has been methodically revealing gameplay systems, including the Visions mechanic, weapon manufacturing, mini-games like a returning jump rope challenge from Final Fantasy IX, and a Colosseum mode. The publisher has detailed multiple game regions including Dilmagia and Olderion, and outlined separate Deluxe and Collector's Edition packages with various bonuses. One notable caveat for Xbox players: the game won't receive a physical release on that platform. Early reception from gaming events has been positive, with JRPG fans responding well to the project's direction.
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Final Fantasy Resonance TGS 2026 Trailer Showcases New Story and Gameplay, Features WurtS Song “INSIDE”
Square Enix has unveiled the Tokyo Game Show trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance, showcasing more narrative and gameplay moments. The song “INSIDE” by WurtS also plays. Final Fantasy Resonance is the first entry in the series to be in HD-2D. As an adaptation of Brave Exvius, it f…
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Check out the Final Fantasy Resonance "Demo" Trailer
You could be playing right now!
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Final Fantasy Resonance "Tonberry" Battle Footage
Stabby stabby!
Final Fantasy Resonance Devs Ask What Final Fantasy Would Look Like If Pixel Art Never Left
Final Fantasy Resonance draws heavily from the series’ past, but its developers aren’t treating that history as something to simply reproduce. During PAX West 2026, Noisy Pixel spoke with producer Keisuke Nakashima and director Hiroto Furuya for a Final Fantasy Resonance intervie…
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Final Fantasy Resonance "Vision – Clive" Trailer
Let's see what Clive has to offer
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Final Fantasy Resonance "Vision – Squall" Trailer
Squall for it all
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Final Fantasy Resonance Is An Old-School Classic Made For Today
We had the chance to play Final Fantasy Resonance, and it has all the hallmarks of JRPG classics that we love. But does it have the same irritations as well? Read this article on TechRaptor
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Final Fantasy Resonance's demo sold me on the series' 2D RPG revival
Final Fantasy Resonance brings the RPG franchise back to the 2D format in stunning fashion
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Final Fantasy Resonance Interview: Old-School Design, Brave Exvius, and the Essence of Final Fantasy
We spoke to Final Fantasy Resonance's Director and Producer about how the game embraces old-school design and what they believe the essence of Final Fantasy is. Read this article on TechRaptor
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Final Fantasy Resonance Mod Brings Back Classic FF Character Ariana Grande
If you were upset to hear that pop star Ariana Grande wouldn't return in Final Fantasy Resonance, a new mod is here to save the day.
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Final Fantasy Resonance "Gameplay Tips with Producer Keisuke Nakashima" Video Feature
Who better to show us the ropes?
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Final Fantasy Resonance modders have already reinstated the original mobile game's biggest icon, Ariana Grande
Final Fantasy Resonance doesn't launch in full until next month, but modders are already using its new demo to reinstate the series' most iconic diva. I'm talking about Ariana Grande, of course.
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Final Fantasy Resonance is part of a "resurgence of turn-based RPGs and JRPGs," lead dev says, who wants to capture the "appeal" of the classics
"I think there is something to note about the appeal of classic RPGs," says director Hiroto Furuya
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Final Fantasy Resonance Mod Adds 2B, Sora, And Lara Croft As Visions
A new mod for Final Fantasy Resonance's demo lets you bring over every unit from Brave Exvius, including the weird crossover ones.
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"We truly feel this demo will dispel any kinds of uncertainty or concerns that people may have had" - Final Fantasy Resonance Director & Producer on the audience's positive reception after finally being able to play it
Director Hiroto Furuya and Producer Keisuke Nakashima spoke with us the day after the Final Fantasy Resonance demo came out, so we got to chat about their relief at finally being able to release something that people can play for themselves.
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This Week in Turn-Based RPGs: Final Fantasy Resonance Gets a Demo, Konami Reveals Project Zircon And More
Sunday, September 6, 2026 – covering news confirmed from August 31 through September 5. A full chapter of Final Fantasy Resonance is now playable, and Konami has a deck-building roguelite about keeping an entire nation alive. Those two stories lead this edition of This Week in Tu…
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Final Fantasy Resonance is shaping up to be a solid experience on Switch 2, PS5, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally
We check out the Final Fantasy Resonance demo and compare visuals and performance across Switch 2, Switch 1, Switch 1 on Switch 2, PS5, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally.
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Final Fantasy Resonance PS5 demo available today, Sephiroth revealed
Today’s State of Play featured a new look at Final Fantasy Resonance, launching October 22, 2026. We’re also excited to announce the release of a free demo for PlayStation 5, featuring the entire first chapter of the game. Save data from the demo can be carried over to the full g…
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FREE Final Fantasy Resonance demo is out now! Try the game before its October release
Give this stunning HD-2D JRPG a shot before it launches on October 22.
Round Up: The Previews For Final Fantasy Resonance Are In
Here's what the critics had to say. Square Enix is giving the Final Fantasy series the HD-2D treatment this October. Previews (and a demo) have now gone live for Resonance and so we've put together this round up to give you a better idea of what to expect. Starting with our own h…
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Final Fantasy Resonance gets Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch demo today, new trailer
A demo for Final Fantasy Resonance is coming out today, Square Enix has announced. It will be available via the Nintendo eShop on Switch 2 and Switch. With the demo, players can experience the entire first chapter. Save data can be transferred to the full game when it launches ne…
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Final Fantasy Resonance DLC Guide – Digital Deluxe Edition, Pre-Order Bonus, Upgrading, Accessing DLC, & More
Our Final Fantasy Resonance DLC guide covers the game editions, Digital Deluxe DLC, upgrading, accessing DLC, pre-order bonus. and much more.
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We played Final Fantasy Resonance and it delivers classic FF at last
Final Fantasy Resonance reimagines Brave Exvius as a 30-40 hour HD-2D RPG with Visions of Cloud and Zidane
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2D Turn-Based Final Fantasy Is Not Dead! Final Fantasy Resonance Hands-On Preview
There are two things that a vocal part of the Final Fantasy fandom has wanted for some time now. One is a return to a turn-based battle system. The last true turn-based Final Fantasy game is arguably Final Fantasy XII, but some would even say Final Fantasy X was the last time we…
Final Fantasy Resonance Preview – Going Back to Move Forward
Final Fantasy has spent much of its modern life trying to figure out what comes next. We’ve gotten massive action RPGs, ambitious remakes, MMOs, experimental multiplayer games, mobile titles, and just about everything in between. So, when a new Final Fantasy game starts talking a…
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Final Fantasy Resonance Preview – Vision for sore eyes and classic JRPG lovers
The HD-2D art style has been a revelation for Square Enix, proving to be brilliantly adaptable between new adventures with retro aesthetics and remakes of 30-year-old classics alike. With Final Fantasy Resonance, it’s being leant to the most prestigious series in Square Enix’s st…
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Final Fantasy Resonance Has Killer Combat But Goes Overboard on the Fan Service | Preview
Square Enix’s revamped console version of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius has thrilling combat, but can the cast outshine all those memorable cameos?
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Final Fantasy Resonance feels like a Limit Break for HD-2D
More than just a retelling of Brave Exvius, Final Fantasy Resonance feels like Square Enix testing the limits for what constitutes HD-2D
Preview: 5 Reasons Why PS5 JRPG Final Fantasy Resonance Will Really Resonate with Fans
Cloudy with a chance of fanservice. Final Fantasy Resonance is a fan’s dream. I was lucky enough to play the franchise’s first HD-2D effort at an event in London yesterday, following the PS5 release’s showing at Gamescom in Cologne last week. Read the full article on pushsquare.c…
Preview: Final Fantasy Resonance's Biggest Challenge Is Balancing The New With The Nostalgic
Visions of the past. Was anyone else slightly taken aback by the reveal that Final Fantasy Resonance would be the series' first foray into HD-2D? Perhaps it was the Pixel Remasters or the three Dragon Quest remakes , but this pairing seemed so obvious to me that it's a wonder Squ…
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Final Fantasy Resonance appeals to my inner child like no RPG since Chrono Trigger
Square Enix deserves praise for its Vision
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Final Fantasy Resonance Is A Return To Classic Series Conventions While Also Evolving Square Enix’s HD-2D Style
Given its rich legacy spanning almost four decades, it's something of a surprise that Square Enix has taken its time to give Final Fantasy an outing in HD-2D, the retro-modern aesthetic that clearly harks back to the pinnacle of pixel art from RPG classics of the 16-bit era, incl…
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Final Fantasy Resonance, the Square Enix JRPG I've wanted for nearly a decade, gets a surprise demo today
Final Fantasy Resonance demo arrives ahead of October release date
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Final Fantasy Resonance "Vision – Firion" Trailer
See Firion in action
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Final Fantasy Resonance "Malboro" Gameplay Footage
Any relation to the flying spaghetti monster?
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Final Fantasy Resonance hide-and-seek mini-game detailed
It's more than just battles, you know
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Final Fantasy Resonance "Vision – Tidus" trailer and Carbuncle gameplay video
This game just looks better and better
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Final Fantasy Resonance gameplay clip shows off Fina
Say hello to Fina
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Final Fantasy Resonance gameplay clip shows off Gilgamesh in action
Doesn't Gil get a lick?
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Final Fantasy Resonance "Vision – Y'shtola and Terra Branford" Trailers
Two times the fun today!
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Final Fantasy Resonance is getting the endgame content that Final Fantasy 16 could have done with
Including a boss fight that requires "perfect preparation"
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Final Fantasy Resonance Is Exactly What Should Happen When Live-Service RPGs Die
Many live-service games have been shut down and forgotten to time, but Final Fantasy Resonance has found the perfect solution.
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Final Fantasy Resonance details Zoldaad Empire, Mysidia, more characters, Visions, espers, and completionist elements
Publisher and developer Square Enix, and developer Lancarse have released new information and screenshots for …
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Final Fantasy Resonance Brings Visions of Radiant Power In “Warrior of Light” Trailer
Square Enix has released a new teaser trailer for their upcoming HD-2D RPG Final Fantasy Resonance. The footage focuses on the Warrior of Light (one of the four protagonists of Final Fantasy) and how players might utilise his radiant strength in battle. Check it out below! Final…
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Final Fantasy Resonance Original Soundtrack launches on October 28 featuring 4 discs and 120 tracks
Pre-orders for the FF Resonance soundtrack are now live.
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Final Fantasy Resonance to Feature a Well-Known Post-Game Secret Boss
Prepare to test your mettle against a fan-favorite dimension-hopping swordsman and the ultimate enemy.
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Final Fantasy Resonance is Going All In On the Series' Golden Age
Square Enix brings the HD-2D style to Final Fantasy on Oct. 22, with a turn-based RPG that features characters from across the series
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Final Fantasy Resonance Teases Further Story Details & Completionist Challenges
Square Enix has pulled the curtain back a little farther on Final Fantasy Resonance, revealing more of its cast and endgame challenges.
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New screenshots for Final Fantasy Resonance showcase new locations, Limit Bursts, Gilgamesh, and Ultima Weapon, alongside more characters, visions, & Espers
There are 60 new screenshots in this article, featuring FF vision characters like Vaan, Noctis, Clive, & Onion Knight.
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Final Fantasy Resonance 4-CD soundtrack releasing in Japan Oct. 28th, 2026
You just know this OST's filled with bangers
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Final Fantasy Resonance clip shows off an "Iron Giant" battle
Not the Iron Giant you're thinking of
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Final Fantasy Resonance "Vision – Lightning" Trailer
Bright idea!
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Final Fantasy Resonance "Vision – Onion Knight" Trailer
The Game of Thrones guy?!
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Final Fantasy Resonance "Vision – Noctis" trailer and Gigantuar battle
Where my Noctis fans at?
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Final Fantasy Resonance "Vision – Shantotto" Trailer
A vision of what's to come
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Final Fantasy Resonance reveals extended gameplay
Marking the franchise’s return to turn-based RPGs and its debut in HD-2D visuals, Final Fantasy Resonance is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on October 22, 2026, and has just received an extended gameplay video showcasing several details from the game. A 16-minute video po…
Final Fantasy Resonance Shows Off 11-Minute Shiva Battle and Squall Summon on PS5
Whatever. Square Enix has just dropped a 16-minute gameplay video for Final Fantasy Resonance — the upcoming turn-based RPG that's been built on the bones of the old mobile title, Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. But you're not getting a broader view of the overall adventure with this…
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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,…
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Final Fantasy Resonance Is Inheriting Two Of Brave Exvius’ Coolest Features, Minus The Gacha
Final Fantasy Resonance is the first game in the franchise to get the HD-2D treatment, as this new spin-off based on Final Fantasy Brave Exvius translates the mobile title into a PC and console adventure. It also looks like two of the best parts of the game will be coming along f…
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Final Fantasy Resonance Trailer Showcases The Warrior of Light’s Devastating Powers
Square Enix knows how to get its trailers right, and the Warrior of Light’s brilliance lights up the battlefield with a satisfying glow.
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Final Fantasy Resonance gameplay clip shows Ahriman boss battle
Ahriman, oh, man
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Final Fantasy Resonance Officially Gives the Franchise Two Futures
The series has taken an action RPG direction lately, but Final Fantasy Resonance offers something very different that could shape Square Enix's plans.
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Final Fantasy Resonance gameplay clip shows a Coeurl battle
Fighting stance
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Stupid Never Dies Takes On Square Enix On October 21, As It Lands Close To Final Fantasy Resonance
By setting Grand Theft Auto VI for a November 19 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive forced every publisher to move their games as far as possible from this date, resulting in some of the most game-packed September and October of…
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Final Fantasy Resonance's Turn-Based Battle System Has One Perfect Modern Touch
Final Fantasy Resonance has made one excellent addition to turn-based combat, proving it can still feel fresh.
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Final Fantasy Resonance gameplay clip shows off the Ifrit esper in action
Talk about a burning desire
Final Fantasy Resonance Reveals New Cities, Party Members, Legacy Characters, and Optional Content
Square Enix has new information for Final Fantasy Resonance, revealing two new cities, additional party members and villains, Legacy Final Fantasy Vision characters, and optional content. Digital pre-orders for both the Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition are now available on the…
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Final Fantasy Resonance calls back to the JRPG series' most sweat-inducing challenge with the jump rope minigame from Final Fantasy 9
Have mercy on our thumbs, Square Enix
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Get to know Final Fantasy Resonance's world, characters, and battle system
What if Final Fantasy had continued to push the limits of pixel art?
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Final Fantasy Resonance Trailer Imagines A World Without Final Fantasy 7 Changing Everything
Final Fantasy games have been rendered in 3D engines for far longer than they have in 2D, but the new trailer for Final Fantasy: Resonance wants you to imagine a world where Square Enix's risky 1997 gambit never happened. What would Final Fantasy look like if it stuck to its 2D p…
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Final Fantasy Resonance Deluxe, and Collector's Edition Bonuses Revealed
Square Enix has revealed the pre-order bonuses for Final Fantasy Resonance's Digital and Deluxe Editions for those who want to nab the game early.
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Final Fantasy Resonance new details and screenshots shared
Plenty of reading materia for you
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Final Fantasy Resonance details Dilmagia and Olderion, weapon manufacturing, mini games, Colosseum, more
Square Enix has shared another batch of details for Final Fantasy Resonance, covering world areas Dilmagia and Olderion, gameplay aspects such as weapon manufacturing, mini games, and the Colosseum, and more. A slew of new screenshots are also in. The full roundup is as follows:…
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New Final Fantasy Resonance screenshots shed light on Visions system
A vision of things to come
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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 Reson…
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Final Fantasy Resonance Reveals Brand New Details Along With Switch Pre-Orders Starting Today
Final Fantasy has returned to its famous magical worlds with Final Fantasy Resonance, an absolutely content-packed game that is open for standard and deluxe edition pre-orders on the Switch and Switch 2 today.
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5 New RPG Trailers Showcase Final Fantasy Resonance, Shadow of the Road, and More
The latest footage offers fresh looks at HD-2D combat, tactical roguelites, a hand-painted deckbuilding RPG, and an alternate vision of 19th-century Japan. Since the latest news has mostly been about new trailers, I figured I’d round them up into a single article. There’s quite a…
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HD-2D PS5 RPG Final Fantasy Resonance Is Looking Great in This New Gameplay Trailer
Does it resonate? Square Enix recently released a new trailer for its upcoming RPG Final Fantasy Resonance , and it looks pretty dang good. Here it is: Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Final Fantasy Resonance Trailer is a Mix of Bleeding Edge Pixel Art and Sweeping Music
Square Enix outlines everything to expect in its first-ever HD-2D Final Fantasy title ahead of its launch on October 22nd.
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Square Enix Pushes The Limits Of HD-2D With Final Fantasy Resonance, But Its Music Is No Slouch Either
Final Fantasy Resonance was among the best received games revealed during last month's Summer Game Fest showcases, and it's easy to understand why JRPG fans are fully embracing the series' return to turn-based combat after the series took a more action-oriented direction with Fin…
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Final Fantasy Resonance Isn't Getting a Physical Edition on Xbox
Final Fantasy Resonance will be released in two separate editions. Here's everything we know about what's included in each one, including what bonuses you get for securing your copy early.