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Publisher and developer Square Enix, and developer Lancarse have announced Final Fantasy Resonance, the first HD-2D RPG in the Final Fantasy series, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). It will launch on October 22.

Pre-orders are available now in the following editions:

Standard Edition ($49.99 / £49.99 / €59.99 / ¥7,678)

-A copy of the game

-Pre-order bonus:

--Magitek Airship & Squire Starter Pack – Contains an item that transforms your airship’s appearance into a magitek vessel, along with useful items to aid you at the start of your journey.

Magitek Airship Passkey (x1)

Knight’s Greatsword (x1)

Chestplate of Preparation (x1) (Increases EXP gained in battle by a certain amount)

Magicite Shard (x1)

Tent (x3)

Mist Potion (x3)

-Early purchase bonus:

--Squire Kickstart Pack – This set contains useful items to aid you at the start of your journey.

Blessed Cuirass (x1) (Increase gil obtained by a certain amount)

Mist Ether (x1)

Digital Deluxe Edition ($59.99 / £54.99 / €69.99 / ¥9,878)

-A copy of the game

-Magitek & Grimoire Deluxe Pack – Contains an item that transforms your chocobo’s appearance into magitek armor, an item exclusive to this pack that unlocks a certain character’s Fel Meteor Limit Burst, and useful items to aid you at the start of your journey.

Magitek Armor Key (x1)

Archwitch’s Grimoire (x1)

Mastery Ring (x1)

Tent (x5)

Mist Potion (x5)

Mist Ether (x5)

Phoenix Down (x5)

Remedy (x3)

-Pre-order bonus:

--Magitek Airship & Squire Starter Pack – Contains an item that transforms your airship’s appearance into a magitek vessel, along with useful items to aid you at the start of your journey.

Magitek Airship Passkey (x1)

Knight’s Greatsword (x1)

Chestplate of Preparation (x1) (Increases EXP gained in battle by a certain amount)

Magicite Shard (x1)

Tent (x3)

Mist Potion (x3)

-Early purchase bonus:

--Squire Kickstart Pack – This set contains useful items to aid you at the start of your journey.

Blessed Cuirass (x1) (Increase gil obtained by a certain amount)

Mist Ether (x1)

Here is an overview of the game, via Square Enix:

About

Return to the pixel‑art world of Final Fantasy, evolved from its classic roots. Travel with companions bound by fate and call on Visions to aid you in battle to uncover the truth behind a force that threatens to bring everything to ruin.

Key Features

Cinematic Pixel Art – What if Final Fantasy had continued to push the limits of pixel art? The first Final Fantasy to join the HD‑2D lineup, Final Fantasy Resonance delivers a visually striking experience that feels both nostalgic and new, enhanced by dynamic camera angles and pixelized 3D models that make every moment more dramatic and immersive.

A Return to the Familiar – A classic RPG adventure unfolds in a world filled with beloved FINAL FANTASY elements—airships, crystals, espers and moogles woven into the fabric of the story, and so much more.

Strategic Turn-Based Battles – Exploit enemy weaknesses to stagger them—breaking their defenses to seize extra turns and gain the upper hand with powerful Resonance attacks in cinematic battles shaped by smart choices.

Final Fantasy Legends – Bolster your team with Visions, echoes of beloved Final Fantasy characters, who fight alongside you with unique skills and abilities for deep party customization.

Hours of Side Content to Discover – The world is full of secrets, including the wandering swordmaster Gilgamesh, a Colosseum with deadly monsters and rewards to match, the Chamber of Arms with formidable foes sealed within legendary weapons, and a showdown with Ultima Weapon.

Watch the announcement trailer below. Visit the official website here: English / Japanese.

Announce Trailer

English

Japanese

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Publisher Clear River Games and developers City Connection and Lancarse will release WiZmans World Re;Try for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on February 19, 2026 in the west, the companies announced.

WiZmans World Re;Try first launched for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch on May 30, 2024 in Japan. Xbox One and PC versions were scheduled to launch later in 2024 in Japan, but never released. Today’s announcement makes no mention of an Xbox One version, suggesting it may no longer be planned.

Here is an overview of the game, via Clear River Games:

About

Bold adventurers will start their journey as the young wizard Claus, who has come of age to begin his dungeon exploring career. The city of Wizarest has been cut off from the outside world for over a century, with its people living in isolation, stripped of their memories and surrounded by labyrinthine dungeons crawling with monsters. Claus discovers that his mentor and adoptive mother, the prodigal mage and alchemist, Giselle, has been missing since she went into the dungeons last month, and he vows to uncover the mystery behind her disappearance. The citizens have been trying to navigate the dungeons for years but to no avail, and a century later, no exit has been found. It’s up to you, and the three artificial magical beings left to you by your mentor, Giselle, to explore the perilous dungeons, uncover the secrets behind the town’s and your own memory loss, and confront the force responsible for the world’s decay. Your friendly homunculus companions are able to absorb the souls of defeated monsters and evolve through “Anima Fusion”, allowing you to tailor your companions, changing their stats, abilities and appearance. Every decision you make throughout your adventure will affect your relationship with your companions, influence the storyline, and affect the outcome of the world’s fate, so choose your steps wisely!

Key Features

Experience a turn-based game where chain attacks and attributes are key to victory.

HD master of the original graphics, while still retaining the 2D pixel art charm.

Soundtrack rearrangements and additions, plus a whole host of sound updates and audio enhancements.

Music composed by soLi, a Japanese instrumental unit consisting of ISAO, a multi-talented guitarist, and Saori Hoshino, a female violinist who has been highly acclaimed by LIV MOON and various other artists for her brilliant performance skills.

Wider language support, bringing WiZmans World Re;Try to even more audiences.

A number of quality of life updates to bring the gameplay up to modern day standards, including save anywhere, dialogue skip,

New Game+ and Monster Encyclopaedia.

A visually appealing, enhanced user interface.

Turn-based battles, for that true JRPG battle feel.

RPG leveling that will delight true adventure fans.

Anima Fusion: Tailor your companions, changing their stats, abilities and appearance based on defeated monsters you absorb.

All the monster girls you’d ever want to fuse, right at your finger tips.

Changing story/dialogue allows you to make decisions throughout the adventure, affect your relationship with your companions, influence the story and the world’s fate.

Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.

Western Announce Trailer