Square Enix announces Final Fantasy Resonance, HD‑2D turn‑based RPG

Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy Resonance, the franchise's first game using an HD‑2D visual style and a modern turn‑based battle system. The title will launch on October 22, 2026 for PlayStation, Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch (including Switch 2). Gameplay features include stagger mechanics, customizable "Visions" of classic characters, and deep party building. Producer Hiroki Fujimoto and executive producer Tomoya Asano have shared new videos highlighting the game's pixel‑art world, dynamic camera angles and iconic series elements such as airships, crystals and moogles. In interviews, the development team noted a broader resurgence of turn‑based RPGs, citing influences from earlier Final Fantasy entries and recent indie successes. The announcement was part of a Nintendo Direct presentation and includes a preview of locations like a Colosseum, the Chamber of Arms and a showdown with the Ultima Weapon.