Final Fantasy Resonance received an excellent 36/40 score from Famitsu magazine and arrives on October 22, 2026 as the first game in the series in HD-2D style, adapting the initial arc of Brave Exvius into a full turn-based RPG.
What happened?
Famitsu published the first official review of Final Fantasy Resonance, with the four critics giving 9/9/9/9. The game, developed by Square Enix and Lancarse, is a console version of the first arc of the mobile Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, with HD-2D graphics that mix pixel art and 3D environments, similar to Octopath Traveler.
The launch takes place on October 22 for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam and Microsoft Store). A Chapter 1 demo is available and the save can be transferred to the full version. The main story lasts about 20 to 30 hours, and full completion up to 70 hours.
More information in the Gematsu report.
Why does this matter?
Final Fantasy Resonance marks Square Enix's return to a more classic turn-based JRPG style in the main series, with a Visions system that summons iconic franchise characters. The high Famitsu score, one of the most respected references in Japan, indicates strong initial reception among local critics.
Being the first HD-2D in the series, the title can attract both nostalgic fans and new players interested in the modernized pixel look and traditional combat.
What changes in practice?
Players will have access to a complete RPG with turn-based combat system, jobs, summons and exploration in an open world with cities and dungeons. The demo already allows experiencing the beginning, and the standard price is around $49.99.
The game arrives on multiple platforms, including the new Switch 2, expanding reach to different audiences.
Image credit: Square Enix — Source: Official Final Fantasy account / X
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