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Toshiyuki Itahana, a renowned character artist for the Final Fantasy series, has left Square Enix to pursue a freelance career, expressing gratitude to fans and colleagues, amid ongoing changes in the franchise.
Square Enix teases upcoming celebrations and new content for Dragon Quest's 40th anniversary, NieR: Automata's ninth anniversary, and a new project for Final Fantasy, all expected around 2026, with additional updates and releases for various titles.
Square Enix is conducting a long-term online survey to gather fan feedback on the Final Fantasy series, asking about purchase habits, preferences, and future expectations, with a chance for written comments, and it coincides with the release of the Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade demo.
Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy booster boxes are on sale for their lowest price ever at $129.99, a 38% discount, making it an ideal time for fans to purchase. The set features every mainline Final Fantasy entry and includes 30 packs suitable for gameplay, with other booster options also available at discounted prices.
Square Enix is shifting away from PS5 exclusives, moving its major titles like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined to multiple platforms, reflecting a broader multiformat strategy that may impact sales and marketing support from Sony, with the company's recent financials showing a slight drop in net sales but increased profits from merchandise.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi clarifies that the upcoming Part 3 will not cut content but will focus on better pacing, with news expected soon.
Square Enix announced Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, a 3v3 team battle arena game for iOS and Android, set to release in 2026, featuring characters from across the Final Fantasy series, with gameplay involving crystal purification and boss battles, and including a closed beta in November 2025.
Square Enix is set to revive the beloved Final Fantasy fighting spin-off Dissidia, but only for mobile devices (iOS and Android), disappointing fans expecting a console or PC release. The game, teased for an announcement on October 14th, features characters like Lightning, Rinoa, Cloud, and Zidane, and marks the franchise's return to mobile after previous titles were shut down. Concerns remain about its potential gacha mechanics and limited lifespan, but Square Enix continues to focus on mobile game releases.
Square Enix has confirmed that the physical versions of Final Fantasy VII & VIII Remastered Twin Pack and Final Fantasy IX will be released in North America on December 9, 2025, each priced at $39.99, with pre-orders available now. The Twin Pack will come on a single cartridge with no download needed, and additional Final Fantasy titles are also planned for Switch.
The classic PS1-era Final Fantasy games (VII, VIII, and IX) are being released in physical editions for Nintendo Switch on December 9, with Final Fantasy VII & VIII in a twin-pack and Final Fantasy IX separately, featuring modern enhancements and available for preorder at $39.99 each, marking their first physical US release.
This article highlights top deals available on August 30, 2025, including discounts on Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Commander Deck Bundle, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Blu-ray, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Split Fiction, Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus, and Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, offering significant savings and exclusive editions for gaming and entertainment enthusiasts.
September 2025 promises a blockbuster lineup for Nintendo Switch with major releases including Hollow Knight: Silksong, Star Wars Outlaws, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and Final Fantasy Tactics, making it one of the most exciting months for gamers.
The article provides a comprehensive guide on how to purchase Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy set, highlighting its ongoing availability, different product options like boosters, decks, and singles, and noting its legal status for standard play until February 2028. It also discusses the most valuable cards and where to find them, including third-party sellers for limited edition drops.
Square Enix invited the developers of the indie JRPG Clair Obscur to its headquarters for a creative exchange, highlighting the game's nostalgic turn-based mechanics and high graphical fidelity, and sparking discussions about the future direction of the Final Fantasy franchise amidst industry shifts.
The article argues that Final Fantasy's main issue isn't its combat system, which has evolved positively, but its storytelling. It emphasizes that modern entries like FFXVI and Rebirth suffer from weak narratives despite strong gameplay and visuals. The author suggests that future games should focus on better stories, acting, and presentation, rather than reverting to turn-based combat, which isn't the core problem.