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So would that be decahexpath traveler then?

Square Enix announced that Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2 on the Nintendo Switch 2 will release on October 1, 2026. You can either get these games individually or as a bundle, but the bundle will only be available digitally. Somehow, this is probably PlayStation's fault.

These two titles are a pair of some highly acclaimed HD-2D RPGs. The first game made its debut back on the original Nintendo Switch in 2018. It...

Square Enix didn't forget.

Square Enix waited until today's Nintendo Direct to share a new look at Kingdom Hearts 4. The trailer is, unfortunately for fans, just another teaser. It doesn't even have any sort of catchy title or anything. They're simply calling it the "June trailer" in the press release. I think it's a little bit more than that. I think it's at least safe to call it the "June 2026 trailer."

Release date? Forget about it. We only know...

Is "resonant" the new en vogue word for studios this year or something?

During today's Nintendo Direct, Square Enix announced the first ever HD-2D Final Fantasy title. Final Fantasy Resonance will blend together the classic turn-based battle system but infused with a modern twist.

Final Fantasy Resonance is a "tale of Crystals" that sees the return of Chocobos, espers, and airships. It also includes appearances from various characters from other Final...

Square Enix with a huge W at Summer Game Fest.

The third and final part to the Final Fantasy 7 Remake project was announced during Summer Game Fest. Square Enix shared the first look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation to close out Summer Game Fest. Square Enix not only shared this new trailer but they also shared additional footage for the game after game director Naoki Hamaguchi took to the stage.

Square Enix says that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will release spring 2027...

And other announcements from the 40th anniversary.

In honor of the 40th anniversary since the release of the original Dragon Quest game, Square Enix made several new franchise announcements today. First up, Square Enix revealed Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams.

Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams was given a fresh reveal after it "underwent a restart in development under a new structure." Dragon Quest 12 was originally called "The Flames of Fate" but this...

Yep, progress will carry over to the full game.

Square Enix just released a free demo for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Xbox Series X|S and the Nintendo Switch 2. This free demo gives you a little taste of the full game and will allow you to carry over progress to the full game when it releases on June 3, 2026.

Today's demo is fairly meaty, offering players the opportunity to play through both Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of the full game. The demo includes access to the new...

The band is back together.

Life is Strange: Reunion is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Microsoft Store. Published by Square Enix and developed by Deck Nine Games, Life is Strange: Reunion is claimed to be "the emotional conclusion to Max Caulfield and Chloe Price's time-traveling saga."

Max and Chloe reunite after 11 years, teaming up to try to stop a raging inferno that destroyed Caledon University. In Reunion, players will...

They're gonna take you back to the past.

A "bold remake" of 2000's Dragon Quest 7: Fragments of the Forgotten Past is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, Steam, and the Microsoft Store on Windows. It's simply called Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined and it makes use of a stunning hand-crafted 3D art style to bring the classic story to life for modern audiences.

In Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, players will experience the story of a young...

The first game released as the third game is in development.

The start of the whole Final Fantasy 7 remake project is now available for purchase and play on Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is the expanded release of Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Final Fantasy 7 Remake being first released on PlayStation 4 in 2020, then Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade hit PlayStation 5 and PC in 2021. So, you know, it's only been like five years coming for this...

Somehow, Chloe has returned.

Well, first it was PEGI leaking the existence of Life is Strange: Reunion and now Xbox did it as well. Now, about an hour ahead of when the official reveal is supposed to take place, Xbox Wire put up the announcement for Life is Strange: Reunion.

Life is Strange: Reunion is confirmed for a March 26, 2026 release on Xbox Series X|S and PC, though I have to assume it will at least also release on PlayStation 5. As I was writing this article,...

Patch 7.4 given the spotlight in new live broadcast.

Square Enix shared a ton of new information about Final Fantasy 14 Online's Patch 7.4, otherwise known as 'Into the Mist'. The details came from the latest Letter from the Producer Live broadcast where team members shared a new trailer dedicated to the update.

Patch 7.4, like many of the bigger updates before it, will add in new main scenario quests, a new dungeon, trial, new final Arcadion raid tier, and more....

It's corporate speak excuse time.

Square Enix is laying off over 100 people this week from locations throughout the United States and United Kingdom. According to initial reporting from IGN, there are about 137 jobs that are "at risk" of being laid off by the end of the week in the UK alone. An "unknown number" of employees in the US will also be without a job by the end of the week.

A bulk of these layoffs will impact those working in marketing,...

The Erdrick trilogy is now complete.

In addition to last year's release of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, today's release of Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake brings a conclusion to the Erdrick trilogy. Today's release is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, Steam, and the Microsoft Store.

As you can safely assume, Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake includes full remakes of Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest 2. These two games take place after the events...

Great! Now about that game sequel...

Simu Liu revealed this past weekend that the script for the live-action film adaptation of Sleeping Dogs is "done." The news was shared by Liu on social media alongside a photo of his own sleepy dog and a carefully redacted image of the script itself.

Liu, whom you may know best as Shang-Chi from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) went on to say that the Sleeping Dogs IP owner, Square Enix, are "absolutely great."...

The Monster Hunter collab content is just a small part of today's full update.

A massive wave of new content has arrived in Final Fantasy XIV Online today with the launch of the highly anticipated Patch 7.35. This significant update delivers a powerful combination for players: the thrilling Monster Hunter Wilds crossover event and a brand-new Deep Dungeon to conquer. Hunt or Be Hunted: The Monster Hunter Crossover ArrivesFirst revealed by FFXIV Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida ...