Square Enix has released a free Final Fantasy Resonance demo across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Xbox on PC.
The demo covers the game’s opening through the first chapter, giving players around 3-5 hours of gameplay. Save data will carry over to the full game when it launches October 22, 2026.
Sephiroth Joins the Fight
Square Enix also showed a new gameplay trailer during Sony’s State of Play showcase.
The trailer confirmed that Sephiroth will appear in Final Fantasy Resonance. Players will be able to find and challenge him, with a special reward available for those who win.
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The First HD-2D Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy Resonance is billed as the first HD-2D game in the Final Fantasy series.
The RPG features turn-based battles with a modern twist, along with Crystals, chocobos, espers, airships, and appearances from familiar Final Fantasy characters including Cloud, Tidus, and the Warrior of Light.
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Built From Brave Exvius
Final Fantasy Resonance is based on the first story arc of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
Square Enix says the game has been rebuilt and refined for a console-quality RPG format, rather than serving as a straight mobile conversion.
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Launching October 22
Final Fantasy Resonance launches October 22, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Xbox on PC.
Pre-orders are available now across all platforms.
