SQUARE ENIX has confirmed that FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE launches on Oct. 22, 2026, arriving on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on Windows. The multiplatform release lands today, putting the newest FINAL FANTASY adventure in players’ hands across console and PC at the same time.
The Steam store page for FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE lists a release date of 22 Oct, 2026 and states that the game plans to unlock in approximately 14 hours. A free demo is available now, and SQUARE ENIX confirms that save data from the demo carries over to the full game, so players who want to get an early start can begin today without losing any of their progress when the full release unlocks.
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE holds a notable place in the series: SQUARE ENIX describes it as the first HD-2D game in the FINAL FANTASY franchise. The title is based on the first story arc of FINAL FANTASY Brave Exvius and has been rebuilt as a full-fledged, console-quality RPG, complete with a strategic turn-based battle system that asks players to think carefully about every move they make in combat.
Pre-orders are available now, according to the official announcement, which covers the game’s arrival on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. That means players on every current platform can secure the game ahead of today’s release. With the launch date here, interested players can head to their platform storefront of choice, download the free demo, and be ready to jump in the moment unlocking begins later today.
For the full details straight from the publisher, read the official SQUARE ENIX announcement, and visit the Steam page linked above to add the game to your wishlist, grab the demo, or place a pre-order ahead of today’s unlock.
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