Final Fantasy Resonance officially launches on October 22, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC (Steam from October 23 in some regions). It is the first HD-2D experience in the Final Fantasy series and adapts the first arc of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius into a traditional turn-based RPG without gacha elements.
What happened?
Developed by Square Enix and Lancarse, the title has accumulated around 47 critic reviews on Metacritic with a Metascore of 86 (Generally Favorable). Scores vary slightly by platform: PS5 and PC around 85-86, Xbox Series X at 86 and Switch 2 at 83. OpenCritic shows roughly 91% of critics recommending it.
Critics praise the strategic turn-based combat, the Visions system (essences of classic characters like Cloud and Terra that can be equipped), job customization and cinematic HD-2D visuals. Some note uneven pacing and a story inherited from the mobile original as weaknesses, but most recommend it especially to fans of classic JRPGs.
Why does it matter?
After years of Final Fantasy focused on real-time action, Resonance represents a deliberate return to turn-based roots, combined with the HD-2D aesthetic Square Enix has already popularized in other titles. It is also an example of reusing content from discontinued mobile games (Brave Exvius ended in 2024) into a premium ~60-70 hour product.
What changes in practice?
Players can download the free demo (covering Chapter 1 with save transfer) and take advantage of the $49.99 price. The game is available on multiple digital and physical stores. Soundtrack by Noriyasu Agematsu (new tracks plus Brave Exvius music) and art by Yoshitaka Amano reinforce the classic identity.
Official site: square-enix.com/finalfantasyresonance. Metacritic: metacritic.com/game/final-fantasy-resonance.
Image credit: Square Enix — Source: Official material / press kit
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