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Final Fantasy

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Final Fantasy, also known as FFI in re-releases, is the first role-playing game title in Square's flagship Final Fantasy series. The game puts players in control of four characters known as the Warriors of Light, and begins by asking the player to select the classes and names of each. The Warriors of Light can traverse the maps of dungeons and towns, which are connected by a world map, and will run into random encounters with enemies or fight bosses.

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Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold Announced as Next Expansion, Launching January 2027
Square Enix officially unveiled Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim, confirming it as the MMO's next major expansion. The announcement was accompanied by a reveal trailer and a firm launch window of January 2027. All sources reported consistently on the title and release window.
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Demo Now Live on Switch 2, Xbox Series, and PC Ahead of June 3 Launch
Square Enix has released a free playable demo for the upcoming Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows (Microsoft Store) versions of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, available starting April 28. The demo covers the opening hours of the game through Chapter 2, and save data can be carried over to the full release. The full game launches on all three new platforms on June 3, 2026, with early hands-on coverage from both English and Japanese press describing the Switch 2 port as an impressive technical achievement in handheld mode.
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Final Fantasy Gets a New Official Anime with a Crunchyroll Clip, Though Fans May Disagree
Crunchyroll released a clip for a newly announced official Final Fantasy anime. The report notes that while the franchise has a fresh anime entry, it may not match what many fans were hoping for.
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Fate/Grand Order and Dissidia Veteran Launches New Roguelite Card Game Lunar Pulse Set for 2027 PC Release
Lunar Pulse, a new roguelite card game from developer 213℉ led by veteran Yosuke Shiokawa, is scheduled to release in 2027 on PC via Steam. The game features fast-paced, ritual-style battles involving 13 witches.
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Aerith, Cloud, and Tifa Don Dresses Coming to FFVII Ever Crisis Corneo Cup Event
Final Fantasy VII Remake-themed dresses for Aerith, Cloud, and Tifa are being added to FFVII Ever Crisis, either as in-game gear or through a new event tied to the Corneo Cup.
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Square Enix Launches Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website and Announces Celebratory Music Albums
Square Enix has kicked off celebrations for Final Fantasy X's 25th anniversary, which falls on July 19, by launching a dedicated anniversary website. Alongside the site, the company announced new music releases tied to the milestone, including an Eternal Calm vinyl and a Zanarkand Compilation Album.
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Teams Up with Asahi Beer for Sephiroth-Fronted Lemon Sour Campaign and Tokyo Pop-Up Bar
Square Enix and Asahi Beer have launched a collaboration between Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Asahi's "Mirai no Lemon Sour" (Future Lemon Sour) canned chu-hai drink, anchored by a special promotional video starring Sephiroth. The clip depicts the normally fierce villain taking a sip of the canned drink and breaking into a satisfied expression — a moment sources unanimously found amusing. Alongside the video, a limited-time FF7-themed pop-up bar is set to open at Roppongi Hills in Tokyo starting April 29.
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New Square Enix Cafe to Open in Tokyo and Los Angeles
Square Enix is launching a brand-new themed cafe in Tokyo, with a second location opening in Los Angeles as well. Each cafe includes attached merch shops tied to the company’s games, including Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Adorable Arts Petit Figure Box Set with Cloud, Tifa, Yuffie and More Now Available for Pre-Order
Japanese enthusiast outlets INSIDE and Game*Spark both reported that a new "Adorable Arts Petit" mini-figure box set based on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is now open for pre-order. The set features six figures total, including Cloud, Tifa, and Yuffie, rendered in a style described as simultaneously cool and cute. The two sources ran virtually identical coverage of the product announcement.
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Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Announces "Corneo Cup" Event Featuring Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith in Dress Costumes
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is set to hold a special event titled "Corneo Cup: Public Bride Audition," which will introduce dress-style costumes for Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith. The highlight of the event is the surprise addition of Cloud in a dress, a nod to the iconic cross-dressing sequence from the original FFVII. Both sources confirmed the event's announcement and the inclusion of all three characters in formal dress attire.
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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Celebrated with Special Site, Nomura Art, and Merchandise Including a To Zanarkand-Only Album
Square Enix has launched a dedicated 25th anniversary page for Final Fantasy X, originally released on July 19, 2001. The celebration includes a commemorative logo for protagonists Tidus and Yuna drawn by character designer Tetsuya Nomura, alongside a slate of new merchandise. Announced products span plushies, vinyl records, an art book, and an album compiling solely arrangements of the iconic track "To Zanarkand."
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RPGs Coming This Week (4/21/26): Final Fantasy XIV Updates and a Zelda-Like
This week’s RPG release lineup includes the latest update for Final Fantasy XIV and a visually striking Zelda-like, alongside additional role-playing titles arriving in late April 2026.
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Square Enix Localizer Koji Fox Shares AI Art Inspired by The Primals at Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest
During Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest, Square Enix localizer Koji Fox shared AI-generated art and said he made an AI approximation of an artist featured in The Primals because the company’s CEO has shown interest in using AI tools in daily work.
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Final Fantasy XIV Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in August, Square Enix Confirms
Square Enix has officially announced that Final Fantasy XIV will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, with a release window set for August. Both outlets reported the news as a confirmed announcement, marking the long-running MMO's first appearance on a Nintendo platform.
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Final Fantasy XIV Exhibition Light Warrior’s Chronicle – Adventurer’s Chronicle Opens in Tokyo
Square Enix has opened the Final Fantasy XIV exhibition “Light Warrior’s Chronicle – Adventurer’s Chronicle.” It is running at Tokyo’s Sunshine City from April 25 to May 10, with an Osaka run scheduled from May 30 to June 14.
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Final Fantasy XIV: The Arcane Wanderer Says Patch 8.3 Is PS4’s Capacity Limit, Urges Move to PS5
At a keynote for Final Fantasy XIV: The Arcane Wanderer, the game announced the new expansion will be playable on PlayStation 4, but said patch 8.3 is the platform’s capacity limit and encouraged a future transition to PlayStation 5.
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Final Fantasy XIV Free Trial Expands to Include Shadowbringers
Square Enix announced that the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail free trial will be expanded, allowing players to progress through Shadowbringers. The offer will be available on PlayStation 5/PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Windows, Mac, and Steam.
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Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail’s New Alliance Raid Brings Evangelion Collaboration
Square Enix announced a new collaborative alliance raid for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, titled “Silver Dawn Wanderer,” with Evangelion. The MMORPG is available on PlayStation 5/4, Xbox Series X|S, Windows, macOS, and Steam.
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Final Fantasy XIV Will Undergo Major System Changes With a Seasonal Model and New Adventurer Activities
At Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim, producer and director Naoki Yoshida announced major upcoming changes to the game system, including the introduction of a seasonal structure and a new “Adventurer Activity” feature.
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Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.51 Adds The Raid Abyssal Fiend: Utopian Star Dance Featuring Yoshitaka Nomura
Square Enix revealed at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim that Patch 7.51 will add the raid “Zetsuyouseiranbu” (Abyssal Fiend: Utopian Star Dance). The update also features a new appointment for artist Tetsuya Nomura.
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Tetracast 439 Discusses Vampire Crawlers, Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, and Indie Live Expo
In Tetracast 439, the hosts review Vampire Crawlers and Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, share details from the announcement of Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, and discuss news from Indie Live Expo.
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Thousands of Final Fantasy XIV players applaud as developers unveil new combat system with streamlined controls and revamped class abilities
Final Fantasy XIV players gathered to react enthusiastically as developers presented a new combat system. The update is set to feature streamlined button inputs and more distinct abilities for each class.
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2 New Jobs and Evolved Mode Coming to Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold
Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold will add two new jobs and introduce an Evolved job action system for the game’s 21 existing classes, alongside updates to the Reborn and Evolved modes.
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Final Fantasy XIV won’t allow changing your character’s body size yet
Final Fantasy XIV currently restricts character customization related to body size, preventing players from giving their characters a larger physique like a bigger “ass.” The article frames this as not being possible at this time, with no confirmed timeline provided.
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Final Fantasy XIV Announces Evangelion-Themed Raid Series for the Anime’s 30th Anniversary
Square Enix has announced a Raid series for Final Fantasy XIV based on Evangelion as part of the franchise’s 30th anniversary celebrations. The event will bring Evangelion content to FFXIV.
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Final Fantasy XIV 8.0 Evercold update adds character creation changes, Seasons, and an Armoury update
Final Fantasy XIV’s 8.0 Evercold update will introduce new character creation options, a Seasons system, and an Armoury update, along with additional systems based on weekly cycles.
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Crowds Gather in Anaheim for Final Fantasy XIV Fanfest
Thousands of attendees are in Anaheim for Final Fantasy XIV Fanfest, creating a packed, festival-like scene for the event.
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Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Releases New Clive Rosfield Gameplay Trailer
Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy has released a new character gameplay trailer featuring Final Fantasy XVI’s Clive Rosfield.
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Final Fantasy Chocobo VR riding experience launches at Tokyo VR centers
A Final Fantasy XIV–themed VR attraction is set to open at Tokyo VR centers, letting visitors ride and play as Chocobo jockeys. The rollout follows a recent Fukushima travel promotion tied to the franchise.
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Rikku from Final Fantasy X Featured in Latest Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Trailer
The newest Dissidia Duellum: Final Fantasy trailer highlights Rikku from Final Fantasy X and shows how her crossover gameplay is portrayed in the game.
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Review: I’m So Disappointed in Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy
The review criticizes Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy as a heavily pay-to-win gacha game and says its systems are poorly handled. The author describes it as among the worst they've seen in recent years.
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Annual Look at What’s Next for the Final Fantasy Franchise
The outlet plans its yearly update on the next developments and future direction of the Final Fantasy franchise.
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Final Fantasy XIV Manga Chapters to Be Free During 2026 US Fan Fest
During the 2026 US Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival, additional chapters from the FFXIV: Eorzea Academy and Saki & FFXIV manga will be available for free.
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Final Fantasy V Arrives on Xbox Game Pass Premium, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass on May 5
Final Fantasy V will be released for Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and PC Game Pass on May 5. With the addition, the first five Final Fantasy games will be available on Xbox Game Pass.
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Final Fantasy XIV Chocobo Racing VR Attraction Announced for Japan
A new Final Fantasy XIV Chocobo Racing VR attraction is set to appear in Japan as an XR experience. Details were shared alongside the announcement of the VR attraction opening there.
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Final Fantasy 7: Ascend the Shinra Building Will Release This Fall
Final Fantasy 7: Ascend the Shinra Building is scheduled to launch this fall. The release window was announced for the game adaptation set within the Shinra Building.
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Game Pass Adds Kiln, Aphelion, Final Fantasy V, and More in Late April to Early May
Microsoft announced additional games coming to Xbox Game Pass in late April through early May, including Kiln, Aphelion, and Final Fantasy V, along with other titles.
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Square Enix Reaches Settlement With Final Fantasy 14 Video Creator Over Harassment Allegations
Square Enix has taken action against a Final Fantasy 14 video creator following harassment of employees tied to a defamatory news blog’s shutdown. The two sides settled amicably, with the creator paying an undisclosed compensation amount.
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Beastmaster PvP Content May Be Coming to Final Fantasy XIV
A new PvP mode based on Beastmaster could be added to Final Fantasy XIV, depending on player feedback. The game’s existing foundations for such content are already in place.
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Final Fantasy VII: Ascend the Shinra Tower Board Game Releases on November 6
Square Enix is releasing Final Fantasy VII: Ascend the Shinra Tower, a cooperative board game on November 6. Players must work together to get Cloud to the 8th floor without upsetting the tower’s balance.
1 source·Apr 17
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 - Trail to the Heavens Trailer Released Ahead of April 28 Part 1 Launch
Square Enix has unveiled the first full trailer for Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 - Trail to the Heavens, which is set to begin with Part 1 launching on April 28.
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FFXIII-Themed Costumes and Weapons Return to Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis on April 15, 2026
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis banners linked to the FFXIII event will return on April 15, 2026. Players will be able to obtain FFXIII-themed costumes and weapons again during the rerun.
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Coverage

Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold Announced as Next Expansion, Launching January 2027

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Demo Now Live on Switch 2, Xbox Series, and PC Ahead of June 3 Launch

Final Fantasy Gets a New Official Anime with a Crunchyroll Clip, Though Fans May Disagree

Fate/Grand Order and Dissidia Veteran Launches New Roguelite Card Game Lunar Pulse Set for 2027 PC Release

Aerith, Cloud, and Tifa Don Dresses Coming to FFVII Ever Crisis Corneo Cup Event

Square Enix Launches Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website and Announces Celebratory Music Albums

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Teams Up with Asahi Beer for Sephiroth-Fronted Lemon Sour Campaign and Tokyo Pop-Up Bar

New Square Enix Cafe to Open in Tokyo and Los Angeles

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Adorable Arts Petit Figure Box Set with Cloud, Tifa, Yuffie and More Now Available for Pre-Order

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Announces "Corneo Cup" Event Featuring Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith in Dress Costumes

Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Celebrated with Special Site, Nomura Art, and Merchandise Including a To Zanarkand-Only Album

RPGs Coming This Week (4/21/26): Final Fantasy XIV Updates and a Zelda-Like

Square Enix Localizer Koji Fox Shares AI Art Inspired by The Primals at Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest

Final Fantasy XIV Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in August, Square Enix Confirms

Final Fantasy XIV Exhibition Light Warrior’s Chronicle – Adventurer’s Chronicle Opens in Tokyo

Final Fantasy XIV: The Arcane Wanderer Says Patch 8.3 Is PS4’s Capacity Limit, Urges Move to PS5

Final Fantasy XIV Free Trial Expands to Include Shadowbringers

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail’s New Alliance Raid Brings Evangelion Collaboration

Final Fantasy XIV Will Undergo Major System Changes With a Seasonal Model and New Adventurer Activities

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.51 Adds The Raid Abyssal Fiend: Utopian Star Dance Featuring Yoshitaka Nomura

Tetracast 439 Discusses Vampire Crawlers, Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, and Indie Live Expo

Thousands of Final Fantasy XIV players applaud as developers unveil new combat system with streamlined controls and revamped class abilities

2 New Jobs and Evolved Mode Coming to Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold

Final Fantasy XIV won’t allow changing your character’s body size yet

Final Fantasy XIV Announces Evangelion-Themed Raid Series for the Anime’s 30th Anniversary

Final Fantasy XIV 8.0 Evercold update adds character creation changes, Seasons, and an Armoury update

Crowds Gather in Anaheim for Final Fantasy XIV Fanfest

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Releases New Clive Rosfield Gameplay Trailer

Final Fantasy Chocobo VR riding experience launches at Tokyo VR centers

Rikku from Final Fantasy X Featured in Latest Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy Trailer

Review: I’m So Disappointed in Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy

Annual Look at What’s Next for the Final Fantasy Franchise

Final Fantasy XIV Manga Chapters to Be Free During 2026 US Fan Fest

Final Fantasy V Arrives on Xbox Game Pass Premium, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass on May 5

Final Fantasy XIV Chocobo Racing VR Attraction Announced for Japan

Final Fantasy 7: Ascend the Shinra Building Will Release This Fall

Game Pass Adds Kiln, Aphelion, Final Fantasy V, and More in Late April to Early May

Square Enix Reaches Settlement With Final Fantasy 14 Video Creator Over Harassment Allegations

Beastmaster PvP Content May Be Coming to Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy VII: Ascend the Shinra Tower Board Game Releases on November 6

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 - Trail to the Heavens Trailer Released Ahead of April 28 Part 1 Launch

FFXIII-Themed Costumes and Weapons Return to Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis on April 15, 2026

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