Square Enix News Articles
Thursday19th Sep 2024
News Romancing SaGa 2 3D Remake Scores A Switch eShop Demo
Progress carries over to the full game
Square Enix's Switch release Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven (a 3D remake of the original 1993 role-playing game) has today received a brand new eShop demo. It's available now and will allow you to transfer your save data over to the full game when it arrives on 24th October 2024. Here's a bit about...
Sunday15th Sep 2024
News 'The Art Of Bravely Default II: 201X-2021' Is Getting An English Release In 2025
Courtesy of Dark Horse
Square Enix's Bravely Default series is absolutely stunning to look at, so you might be pleased to hear the art book based on the Switch release is now on its way to the West. 'The Art of Bravely Default II 201X-2021' was originally released in Japan and now Dark Horse Books has announced it will be localising it. It will...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Has Officially Gone Gold, Out This November
That's a wrap!
After originally being revealed in 2021, Square Enix's highly anticipated release Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has finally gone gold ahead of its release later this year. To mark this occasion, the official Dragon Quest account on social media put out a special photo, featuring the father of the se
Friday6th Sep 2024
News Final Fantasy Creator Considers Square Enix & Nintendo His "Hometown"
"I am truly happy just to be able to send my child out into the world once again"
Hironobu Sakaguchi needs no introduction. As the father of the Final Fantasy franchise, he's the mind behind one of the most successful and popular JRPG series of all time. With FANTASIAN Neo Dimension reuniting Sakaguchi-san with Square Enix, he's spoken about how...
Wednesday4th Sep 2024
News Fantasian Neo Dimension Will Let You Listen To Final Fantasy Music In Combat
Let the battles begin!
Previously exclusive to Apple Arcade, Fantasian Neo Dimension is coming to Switch (and other consoles) later in 2024 as an expanded version of Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi's RPG. And while we're still waiting for a specific release date, hands-on previews for the game have dropped and given us some new information...
News Square Enix Reveals New Character Art For Every Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Job Class
Including the new Monster Wrangler class
With the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake release date (14th November) fast approaching, Square Enix is doing everything it can to keep our hype levels sky-high. And it's working. Today, the publisher has revealed full character art for all nine vocations you can recruit into your party (plus the Hero class,...
Saturday31st Aug 2024
News Final Fantasy XIV Online Director Reiterates Interest In A Nintendo Release
"We are having discussions"
Final Fantasy XIV Online director and producer Naoki Yoshida (also known as Yoshi-P) has recently reiterated interest in bringing Square Enix's massive multiplayer RPG to a Nintendo system in the future. Speaking to Gamereactor at Gamescom 2024 recently, he acknowledged fan requests and mentioned how the team was working...
Sunday18th Aug 2024
News Fantasian Neo Dimension Rated By The ESRB
Square Enix is publishing this enhanced version
During Nintendo's June Direct, Square Enix announced an enhanced version of Mistwalker's turn-based Apple Arcade RPG Fantasian on multiple platforms including the Switch. FANTASIAN Neo Dimension (from the creator of the Final Fantasy series Hironobu Sakaguchi) has now been rated by the ESRB, and it's...
Thursday8th Aug 2024
News Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Physical Edition Getting Wide Retail Release
Not just a fantasy
Square Enix is releasing a second run of physical copies for the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, and it'll be available on both the Square Enix store and in select retailers from 8th October 2024. Called the FINAL FANTASY Pixel Remaster Anniversary Edition, this new retail version comes with a sticker sheet and is available...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake New Story Segments Will Focus On Your Father
Plus we get a new look at the world
Square Enix has revealed more details on Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, which include the new story sections that are being introduced in the remake and an overview of the world. Shared on Famitsu (via Gematsu), Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake will feature "several new scenes" that will focus on Ortega, who is the...
Thursday1st Aug 2024
News Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Switch Series On Sale For A "Limited Time"
Don't miss the summer sale
In case you missed it, Square Enix has reminded fans that its Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, featuring six iconic adventures, is currently discounted for a "limited time" on the Switch. This special summer sale brings each game and the entire bundle down to the following prices, or your regional equivalent: -...
Wednesday24th Jul 2024
News Dragon Quest Creator On The Challenge Of Silent Protagonists In Modern Gaming
"If you make a protagonist who just stands there, they will look like an idiot"
The silent protagonist is a hotly debated topic among RPG enthusiasts. Usually acting as a stand-in for the player, this character is usually the lead, although they have no (or very little) dialogue, and can only interact with characters through basic dialogue options...
Friday19th Jul 2024
News PowerWash Simulator Celebrates Second Anniversary With New Free Content Update
Featuring two brand new maps
PowerWash Simulator is having a blast in celebration of its second anniversary as developer FuturLab has released a fresh free content update containing two new mucky maps. Titled 'Muckingham Files 3', this update includes an all-new aquarium environment and a submarine, both of which were voted for by the PowerWash...
Monday15th Jul 2024
News New Octopath Traveler Art Celebrates Game's 6th Anniversary On Switch
Time flies
Believe it or not, the magnificent RPG Octopath Traveler recently celebrated its 6th anniversary, having originally launched on the Nintendo Switch on 13th July 2018. To celebrate, the development team has released a new piece of artwork from designer Yoshio Watanabe on social media. Translated, the post reads: "Octopath Traveler...
Sunday14th Jul 2024
Video What Order Should You Play Kingdom Hearts?
Here are two suggestions from Square Enix
Square Enix surprised Switch owners in more ways than one when it dropped cloud versions of the Kingdom Hearts series on the hybrid system a few years back. If you still haven't played these games, and are wondering where exactly to start, Square Enix is now offering two suggestions following the recent...
Friday5th Jul 2024
News Square Enix And Nintendo Co-Dev Reports Losses After Multiple Projects Cancelled
Tose has worked on series like Final Fantasy and Paper Mario
2024 has been a challenging year for the video game industry and it seems Japanese developer Tose (a team that's worked on countless Nintendo projects since the Famicom era and also helped out Square Enix over the years) has experienced some financial losses due to multiple projects being...
Thursday4th Jul 2024
News Final Fantasy Creator Isn't Interested In Revisiting The Franchise
"I almost live in Final Fantasy XIV"
Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi has confirmed in a recent interview with Bloomberg (thanks, VGC) that he is not interested in revisiting the franchise. Granted, given that he left Square Enix in 2003 to establish Mistwalker, this shouldn't necessarily come as much of a shock, but what
Friday21st Jun 2024
News Here's Your First Look At The Gex Trilogy For Nintendo Switch
"Go to LRG for some GEX, baby"
Back in July last year, the Gex Trilogy was officially announced for the Nintendo Switch, confirming three of his retro games Gex (1995), Gex: Enter the Gecko (1998) and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko (1999) would be returning. In case you missed this init
Thursday20th Jun 2024
News Acclaimed PS1 Hit 'Fear Effect' Is Coming To Switch In 2025
"Of all the sensations, pain is the purest"
Once thought lost to time, Kronos Digital Entertainment's PlayStation cult hit Fear Effect is at last getting a rerelease in 2025, and it's coming to Switch. Limited Run Games announced that the 2000 action-adventure, which is known for its striking cel-shaded visuals and motion video, as part of its LRG3...
Tuesday18th Jun 2024
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Seems To Be Teasing A New Job Class
The trailer and Collector's Edition give some hints
How are all of the RPG fans doing after that Nintendo Direct, hey? One of the highlights of the show was Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, which made its long-awaited return after years of silence. We got music, a new trailer, and a release date of 14th November. We also know some new features are...
News Romancing SaGa 2 Is Getting A Full-Blown 3D Remake, And It Looks Gorgeous
The Seven take revenge this October
You'd be forgiven for thinking that today's Nintendo Direct was a co-production between Nintendo and Square Enix, what with the plethora of reveals from both companies. And Square Enix's final announcement from today's Direct was a surprise — a full remake of SNES RPG Romancing SaGa 2, which comes to Switch on...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Finally Gets Release Date, I & II Remakes Confirmed
The wait is almost over
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake was teased a few weeks ago by Square Enix, but during today's Nintendo Direct, we got oh, so much more news than just the one game. First up, Dragon Quest III HD-2D will be launching on Switch on 14th November 2024. This one was initially revealed in the Dragon Quest 35th anniversary...
News Surprise! Mistwalker's Fantasian Is Coming To Switch
Update: With a new name
Update [Tue 18th Jun, 2024 15:20 BST]: Well, would you look at that? Fantasian is indeed coming to Switch later this year. Revealed during the Nintendo Direct, Fantasian Neo Dimension brings Hironobu Sakaguchi's turn-based RPG from Apple Arcade to consoles. Square Enix, where the Final Fantasy creator originally worked, is...
Sunday16th Jun 2024
News Square Enix's SaGa Emerald Beyond Receives A New Update For Switch
Physical release with English language support also coming
Square Enix's SaGa Emerald Beyond might not have received the same amount of attention as certain other JRPGs this year, but months after its release Square Enix is still showing support for the game with some updates. The "major content" in this latest one addresses multiple bugs and also...
Saturday15th Jun 2024
News Final Fantasy XIV Online Director Would Love To See Square Enix's MMO On A "Nintendo Platform"
The Switch "successor" is on the horizon...
The Switch has an extensive library of games covering all sorts of franchises and while it's got plenty of Final Fantasy titles nowadays, one game still missing in this particular series is Square Enix's massive (and highly successful) multiplayer role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV Online. So will we ever...
Friday14th Jun 2024
News Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Is "Real And Happening" According To Latest Update
The original leaks date back to 2021
There have been ongoing rumours about Square Enix's series Final Fantasy Tactics making a return after some leaks in 2021 and we've now got a small update. If you were wondering what the status is on this supposed project, according to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, it's "real and happening". He provided...
Thursday6th Jun 2024
News Octopath Traveler II Receives A Surprise Update On Switch Today
A new mode and bundle are now available
Alongside Octopath Traveler II's release on Xbox and Game Pass today, Square Enix has rolled out a new update for the RPG. It allows you to access a new mode called 'Extra Battle', which is available once you defeat the game's final boss. This includes the ability to te
Monday3rd Jun 2024
News Don't Expect Kingdom Hearts IV News At Summer Game Fest 2024, Says Keighley
"People are setting themselves up for failure"
Those expecting more news of Kingdom Hearts IV at this year's Summer Game Fest might want to temper their expectations as a recent message from Mr. SGF himself, Geoff Keighley, suggests that Sora's next adventure won't be making an appearance in the showcase (thanks, Push Square). The message comes...
Tuesday28th May 2024
News New Rumours About Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Surface
A well-known leaker believes it will be a trilogy
Square Enix's Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has been a long time coming and the latest update now has some fans hopeful the first two games could also be returning. Adding fuel to the fire is a new comment from reliable leaker Midori, who seems to think this new release for Switch and multiple other...
News Dragon Quest XII: The Flames Of Fate Minor Development Update Shared
It's not much but it's something...
Square Enix is currently celebrating 'Dragon Quest Day' and while there's been an update on Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, there's been no announcements related to the next major entry in the series Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate. Instead, series creator Yuji Horii has
