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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, a remake of the 1997 game, launched on September 30, 2025, and has surpassed 1 million units sold within three months, indicating strong commercial success.
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.
Toshiyuki Itahana, the character designer for Final Fantasy IX, has left Square Enix after completing his commitments for the game's 25th anniversary, and plans to pursue a career as a freelance illustrator and character designer.
The Dragon Quest series is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, with the reveal of an official logo featuring the iconic Slime monster and a message hinting at various upcoming announcements, including the release of Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined for Switch and Switch 2.
Capcom Vs Square: Parallel Destinies is a fan-made crossover fighting game inspired by classic 90s Capcom titles, featuring characters from both universes with original sprite designs and a curated aesthetic, available as a demo on PC.
Voice actor Elias Toufexis announced that a new Deus Ex game won't be coming in 2026, criticizing the current management as 'psychopaths,' and highlighting ongoing uncertainties about the franchise's future under Embracer Group's control.
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.
The Octopath Traveler series by Square Enix has surpassed 6 million in lifetime sales, shortly after the release of Octopath Traveler 0, with all entries currently available at a 60% discount, highlighting the series' ongoing popularity and success.
The Octopath Traveler series has sold over six million units globally, with the latest game, Octopath Traveler 0, released across multiple platforms including PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, and PC. Both Octopath Traveler and II are currently on sale at 60% off until December 23.
Square Enix has announced a wide range of official merchandise for the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026, including apparel, collectibles, and lifestyle goods, available for pre-order from December 17, 2025, to January 12, 2026, with limited supplies and made-to-order items to ensure delivery before the event in April 2026.
Square Enix has released a free demo of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for Xbox Series X|S, featuring the entire first chapter, with save data transferable to the full game launching on January 22, 2026, and bonus items available for players who try the demo.
A free demo for Octopath Traveler 0 is now available across multiple platforms, allowing players to experience the opening chapters and story arcs, with progress carrying over to the full game releasing on December 4, 2025. The game features a new story of restoration and retribution, turn-based battles, and town-building elements.
Square Enix has launched a major Nintendo Switch eShop sale with significant discounts on many titles, including the first-ever discount for The Last Remnant Remastered after over six years, lasting until November 20, 2025.
Square Enix plans to replace 70% of its game QA with AI to save $19.6 million, but Baldur's Gate 3's publishing director criticizes this move, emphasizing the importance of human QA for community feedback and industry growth. The industry is seeing a broader trend of AI adoption, but experts warn against undervaluing human roles in game development.