Updated
Updated · Kotaku · Jul 16
Square Enix Drops New Final Fantasy Resonance Trailer Ahead of Oct. 22 Launch
Updated
Updated · Kotaku · Jul 16

Square Enix Drops New Final Fantasy Resonance Trailer Ahead of Oct. 22 Launch

3 articles · Updated · Kotaku · Jul 16

Summary

  • Square Enix posted another trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance, spotlighting the HD-2D remake of mobile gacha title Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
  • The footage leans on pixel-art visuals and turn-based battles, reframing Brave Exvius' crystal-centered story for console audiences after the mobile game's cancellation.
  • Resonance was first revealed during a Nintendo Switch showcase earlier this summer, and earlier reports said it launches Oct. 22, 2026.
  • Pre-orders already opened for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, with the game also planned for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Windows.

Insights

Is this retro style and wide launch Square Enix's new template for its classic RPG franchises?
Will summoning past heroes enrich the new story, or is it just a nostalgia-fueled gameplay gimmick?
Can a game built on recycled heroes and classic tropes still innovate in today's crowded RPG market?