Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy Resonance for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, Steam, and Microsoft Store launching on October 22. Pre-orders are already available 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)
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.
■ About
The newest entry in the Final Fantasy series—and the first to adopt the HD-2D visual style—Final Fantasy Resonance launches on Thursday, Oct. 22,2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch , PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows, and Steam.
What if Final Fantasy had continued to push the limits of pixel art?
Building on this concept, the game presents a tale of crystals brought to life in high-definition pixel art in the HD-2D style, alongside a gameplay system that captures the classic charm of Final Fantasy, complemented by a beautiful soundtrack.
Based on the first season of the mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, the console version extensively rebuilds and reimagines its content, delivering an experience far richer in both quality and scope than a straightforward port or remake.
The opening movie and other cinematics feature a cutting-edge pixel-based style using a production method that renders 3DCG in pixel form to achieve dynamic, realistic visuals while retaining the timeless charm of pixel art.
Meanwhile, the special abilities of legacy Final Fantasy heroes, along with select summon sequences, are presented in striking 3D graphics.
While this game is rooted in the HD-2D visual style, it offers a distinctive experience that seamlessly integrates multiple visual approaches.
Story
The Kingdom of Knights, Grandshelt. Its people lived peaceful lives, blessed by the power of crystals.
Rain, commander of the airship squadron, receives a royal decree—investigate the Earth Shrine, where the magical barrier protecting it has waned, and determine the cause together with Lasswell, his childhood friend and deputy commander.
Upon reaching the innermost chamber of the shrine, the two encounter a mysterious man clad in black armor. Overwhelmed by his immense power, Rain and Lasswell are defeated, and the Earth Crystal is shattered before their eyes.
Though Rain and Lasswell narrowly survive, their airship is wrecked, and their comrades have fallen…
When Rain and Lasswell return, they find Grandshelt under attack by the armored man—Veritas of the Dark. They manage to rescue the king, but once again suffer a crushing defeat.
To protect the remaining Crystals scattered across the world, Rain and Lasswell set out on a journey in pursuit of Veritas of the Dark, joined by Fina, the mysterious girl they met in Grandshelt.
At this moment, none of them could have imagined the turbulent fate that awaited them.
■ Characters
◆ Main Characters
Rain (voiced by Clifford Chapin in English, Nobuhiko Okamoto in Japanese)
The main protagonist. A knight of the Kingdom of Grandshelt who is exceptionally skilled and entrusted with commanding an airship squadron at a young age. Bright, earnest, and deeply principled, he is trusted by many.
Rain holds complicated feelings toward his father, Raegen, who left his family behind and disappeared without a trace.
Lasswell (voiced by Alejandro Saab in English, Yusuke Kobayashi in Japanese)
A knight of the Kingdom of Grandshelt who possesses skills equal to Rain’s and serves as his deputy commander in the airship squadron. Serious and disciplined, he is a model soldier trusted by both his subordinates and his superiors.
Orphaned at a young age, Lasswell was taken in and raised by Rain’s family. Having grown up with Rain, he often finds himself dragged along by Rain’s impulsive nature.
Fina (voiced by Lizzie Freeman in English, Akane Fujita in Japanese)
A mysterious girl who appears from the Earth Crystal, she has lost all her memories except for her name.
Cheerful and pure-hearted, Fina excels in white magic and archery, and can even communicate with espers. However, she cannot remember where she learned these skills—or why she is able to speak with espers at all.
Veritas of the Dark (voiced by Ian Sinclair in English, Akio Otsuka in Japanese)
An armored man who suddenly appears before Rain and the others, destroys the Earth Crystal, and launches an assault on Grandshelt. Wielding overwhelming power, he schemes to annihilate all the Crystals.
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A mysterious woman bound by a deep enmity to Veritas of the Dark. She travels alongside Bahamut and primarily wields offensive magic.
Though she often teases Rain and presents a playful front, a strong, unwavering resolve lies hidden beneath her lighthearted demeanor.
■ Gameplay System
◆ Combat
A Faithful Evolution of Classic Turn-Based Battles
Final Fantasy‘s classic turn-based battle evolves to deliver greater accessibility and deeper strategy. Engage in combat by making full use of the timeline, which displays the upcoming action order of both allies and enemies through the next turn.
—The timeline at the top of the screen displays the action order of allies and enemies, with characters taking their turns from left to right.
—Knowing the action order allows you to devise strategies such as prioritizing enemy targets or preparing for powerful enemy attacks.
Stagger Gauge and Elemental Weaknesses
—When a character successfully staggers an enemy, they will be granted an extra action at the end of the turn called the bonus phase.
—When all enemies become staggered, a sweeping stagger is triggered.
—When a sweeping stagger is triggered, all party members are granted an extra action during the bonus phase.
◆ Visions
Complete events involving characters you meet throughout the story for a chance to obtain visions, items which are crystallized essences of those characters.
Equip visions to Rain and his allies to harness their power, boosting stats and unlocking new abilities.
—Use the skills and magic of the vision you have equipped in battle.
—Each character can only equip one vision at a time. Choosing who equips which vision can greatly influence the outcome of battle.
—Progress through battles and strengthen your affinity with a vision to unlock new abilities and skills for your characters.
Resonances
Trigger a sweeping stagger and unleash a powerful, vision-specific technique at the end of your bonus phase. Resonances come in many forms—not only delivering high damage but also offering a variety of abilities such as powerful AoE attacks and buffs.
—Only one Resonance can be used per sweeping stagger. Choose the Resonance that best suits the situation.
—Each Resonance features a cinematic sequence unique to its corresponding vision.
Party Formation and Progression
Customize your party by swapping members or changing equipped visions to face powerful enemies and conquer dungeons. The abilities and stat boosts gained from equipped visions also provide significant advantages, making it essential to develop both your party members and their visions in a thoughtful, strategic manner.
—Build and develop your party to your liking! For example, enhance a character with high attack power by equipping them with a vision that excels on the offensive, or aim for a spellblade build with a vision versed in magic.
Synergies from Equipped Abilities
Once an ability is learned from a vision, it can still be equipped even when a different vision is active, as long as it remainswithin the cost limit, allowing abilities from multiple visions to be set at the same time. This system is a more accessible and evolved take on the familiar job system from the Final Fantasy series, with certain ability setups producing powerful synergies.
—Alongside abilities that boost damage or focus on specific elements, familiar abilities like “Dualcast,” which allows consecutive spellcasting, and “Spellblade Dual Wield” are also available.
—-After learning a powerful ability, try experimenting with different builds using the abilities you already have.
Charlotte
A knight of Grandshelt currently in active service and a peer of Rain and Lasswell. A resilient Defender who primarily wields ice- and water-element attacks, she boasts high durability that allows her to endure in battle.
Leah
A white mage who once fought to protect her allies in a war that took place in another world. She specializes in support, learning a variety of recovery and defensive spells, as well as magic that cures status ailments.
Tronn
A black mage who once fought to protect allies in a war that took place in another world. He commands fire, ice, and lightning magic, and learns many abilities well-suited for staggering enemies.
Legacy Final Fantasy Heroes
Visit vision crystal sanctums scattered across the world to obtain visions of legacy Final Fantasy heroes. Equip them as you would any other vision to harness their powers.
—Legacy heroes from across the mainline Final Fantasy series appear as visions. Be sure to stop by a vision crystal sanctum when you find one!
—Step into the vision crystal sanctum to revisit stories from the Final Fantasy series and unlock visions.
Warrior of Light
A warrior of light chosen by the crystal, who embarks on a journey to save the world. He wields earth-, lightning-, and light-element attacks, and learns abilities that protect allies.
Terra
A girl who possesses the long-lost power of magic. A Commando capable of consistently unleashing high damage with fire, water, and ice magic.
Cloud
A former SOLDIER 1st Class. He wields lightning- and water-element attacks, and learns multiple abilities focused on dealing critical damage.
Shantotto
A mage who leads the Federation of Windurst’s Senate and stands among the esteemed Three Magi. As a Commando, she unleashes repeated lightning-, water-, and dark-element magic to deal heavy damage.
Y’shtola
A Miqo’te, encountered in the lands of La Noscea. Proficient in magic, she can stagger enemies with fire and ice spells or restore HP, becoming stronger as she uses a greater variety of magic in combat.
◆ Espers
Summons: A Series Staple
Progress through the story and complete side quests to unlock powerful summons known as espers.
When summoned, espers fight alongside your party for three turns, delivering a powerful finishing move on the final turn before disappearing.
Although summoning them requires a large amount of MP, their overwhelming power can turn the tide of battle and make them a decisive factor, especially against formidable foes.
Siren
An esper with large wings and an affinity for wind, capable of unleashing water-and wind-element attacks. Its special move, Lunatic Voice, deals wind-element damage to all enemies and may also inflict Sleep or Silence.
Ramuh
An esper that takes the form of an elderly figure with a long beard. Its special move, Judgement Bolt, deals lightning damage to all enemies.
◆ Gameplay System
Embark on a Journey Across the World Aboard an Airship
Gain access to an airship that allows you to traverse the world as your journey unfolds. Numerous dungeons and powerful foes accessible only by airship await Rain and his allies.
—The airship greatly expands the areas you can access. Freely explore the world and land in places that were visible but previously inaccessible.
◆ Side Quests
New scenarios spotlighting Rain and other main characters, as well as the supporting cast from Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
—A wealth of new episodes provide insight into the pasts and relationships of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius characters and completing them grants character-specific rewards.
■ The Music of Final Fantasy Resonance
The soundtrack is composed and arranged by Elements Garden, led by Noriyasu Agematsu, and includes 33 newly recorded tracks in addition to music from Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
