This tale of Crystals features a strategic turn-based battle system with a modern twist, the return of chocobos, espers and airships, in addition to appearances from beloved Final Fantasy characters such as Cloud, Tidus and the Warrior of Light – all presented in stunning, retro-inspired HD-2D graphics that push the limits of pixel art.

Final Fantasy Resonance is based on the first story arc of the mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. Far from just a direct port, it has been refined and extensively rebuilt as a full-fledged console-quality RPG experience.

Building on the concept of pushing the limits of pixel art, Final Fantasy Resonance 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.

Final Fantasy Resonance combines classic FF tropes like chocobos and airships with the newest evolutions in turn-based battles and job systems, creating one gorgeously pixelated HD-2D package—a series first.

Square Enix announced the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 digital standard and deluxe editions for Final Fantasy Resonance are available to pre-order, and reveals new details about the game’s world, characters and gameplay systems, as well as exciting minigames and collectibles insights for completionist players.

The World

Dilmagia, the Machinopolis

Engineers abound in this steel-forged city, the birthplace of airship technology. Dilmagia was once home to the first Cid, a master airship mechanic who developed the technology that united man and sky. As time passed, “Cid” stopped referring to a single individual, and the finest engineer of each age now takes on his name.

Olderion, the Aquapolis

The capital of the Olderion Federation, blessed with abundant, crystalline waters. Olderion has long been safeguarded by a clan known as the Wardens of the Waters. The city is kept safe by the prayers of the Maiden of Water, and by an esper known to the locals as the God of Water.
Before the proliferation of airships, the city was a juggernaut in the shipbuilding industry and a thriving naval transport hub.

Characters

Main Characters

• Lid ( Voiced by: Elsie Lovelock / Ayaka Ohashi): An airship engineer from Dirnado, Lid—along with her brother—has been helping out around the family forge since she could first hold a wrench. All her time tinkering with machines has put her in easy contention for becoming the next “Cid,” an honor bestowed upon the top engineer in Dilmagia. Lid fights alongside Mechabo, a mechanical choco boof her own creation. Lid can deliver attacks with her trusty partner, Mechabo. Complete special subquests to unlock new skills and help it grow stronger!
• Nichol ( Voiced by: Khoi Dao / Tsubasa Yonaga): A strategist for the Olderion Federation. Having been brought up in a family of Wardens of the Waters—longtime guardians of the Water Shrine—Nichol’s passion for defending his homeland far exceeds most. Nichol is tactical, objective and never loses sight of the bigger picture. Despite this, he often gets roped into Rain and co.’s shenanigans.
• Veritas of the Heavens ( Voiced by: Ricco Fajardo / Show Hayami): One of the Sworn Six of Paladia. Hard to read and impossible to outmaneuver, he seeks the destruction of the Crystals with cold dispassion, dominating the skies with his lance and wind-aspected techniques.
• Veritas of the Waters (Voiced by: Colleen Clinkenbeard / Kana Hanazawa): One of the Sworn Six of Paladia. Hard to read and impossible to outmaneuver, he seeks the destruction of the Crystals with cold dispassion, dominating the skies with his lance and wind-aspected techniques.

Gameplay System

Visions: Crystallized essences of legendary heroes, including warriors from other FF realms, who fight alongside Rain and his companions when their vision crystals are equipped.

• You may use the magic and abilities of visions who fight alongside you. The stronger your bond with a vision grows, the more abilities of theirs you can unlock.
• Staggering all enemies in one turn will allow you to trigger a Resonance with a vision and perform an exceptionally devastating attack.
• To obtain vision crystals, visit the Sanctums of Light that have been erected around the world.

Vision Characters

• Aileen: A weaponsmith who is as adept at wielding weapons as she is forging them. She’s also an expert at lowering enemies’ defenses, thanks to her Pilebunker.
  • Aileen not only aids the party in battle, she also forges powerful weapons for them...but requires precious adamantite to do so.
  • Adamantite can be found the world over, often appearing in the treasure chests that lie within dangerous crypts, or as a reward for completing side content.
• Cecil: Former captain of the Red Wings, the empire’s airship fleet. He employs both light and dark elemental attacks, but can also defend and heal, making him quite versatile.
• Bartz: A young man who travels the world on his chocobo companion Boko. He wields a sword imbued with fire and ice magic and can stagger foes with relative ease.
• Squall: A candidate for SeeD, an organization that was formed to rid the world of sorceresses. The more he uses standard attacks in battle, the more damage he deals with them.
• Zidane: A member of Tantalus, a theater troupe and thieves’ band. This thief, however, doesn’t just steal items—he can also sap enemies’ vitality and speed while augmenting his own abilities.
• Tidus: A renowned blitzball player from Zanarkand. He turns the tide of battle by increasing the party’s speed with Haste, then assailing his foes with wind and water attacks to stagger them.

Espers: Over the course of the story, you’ll enlist the help of espers—entities that join the battle for three turns before unleashing an immensely destructive attack.

• Ifrit: While Ifrit’s horns are intimidating, his Hellfire ability, which immolates all who oppose him with fire damage, is even more so.
• Shiva: This long-haired nymph decimates all foes with her ice ability Diamond Dust.
• Titan: Sealed away long ago, this colossus unleashes Gaia’s Wrath on all opponents, dealing them massive amounts of earth damage.

For Completionists

Collectibles / Minigames

• Collect tablet shards strewn about the world to acquire items that will aid you on your journey.
• Reap rewards from performing well in the minigames that await you in each town.
  • Test your timing by jumping rope.
  • Try to catch wily moogles in Mog Tag.

High-difficulty content that requires well-developed characters and perfect party composition, such as:

• The Colosseum:
  • Fight daunting foes and receive items for dispatching them. The stronger the foes, the more enticing the rewards.
  • In higher leagues, go up against some of the most familiar—and ferocious—faces in the FF series.
• The Twelve Legendary Arms
  • These weapons are some of the most powerful in the world, but can only be claimed after defeating the ruthless monstrosities sealed within.
  • If you’re ever unsure as to where one of these weapons is located, visit the Chamber of Arms.

Digital Deluxe Edition ($59.99)

This product is a bundle that includes the Final Fantasy Resonance base game along with the Magitek& Grimoire Deluxe Pack. The pack contains the “Magitek Armor Key,” which gives your chocoboa magitek armor appearance, the “Archwitch’s Grimoire,” exclusive to this bundle, which unlocks a certain character's Fel Meteor Limit Burst, as well as useful items to aid you at the start of your journey.

• Bonus content and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
• After progressing past a certain point in the game, you may claim the items from the postbox in front of the inn in the Town of Mitra.
• The chocobo’s appearance can be changed by turning the Magitek Armor Key “ON” under the Items section of the main menu.

Square Enix Store Exclusive: Collector’s Edition

This set includes the physical Standard Edition of FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE along with a code to upgrade to the Digital Deluxe Edition. It also comes with a specially designed goods box containing four premium items: an acrylic block set; a special-edition art book showcasing the full charm of the game’s pixel art; a comprehensive soundtrack CD album featuring a total of 120 tracks from the game; and an exclusive FINAL FANTASY TRADING CARD GAME promotional card with a unique design.

Set Contents:

• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Standard Edition Game
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Digital Deluxe Upgrade Code
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE COLLECTOR’S GOODS BOX
  • FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Acrylic Block Set
  • FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Pixel Art Book
  • FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Original Soundtrack (CD)
  • FINAL FANTASY TRADING CARD GAME (FFTCG) PR Card

Pre-order Bonus

Magitek Airship & Squire Starter Pack: This set includes the “Magitek Airship Passkey,” which transforms your airship into a magitek vessel, along with a useful weapon, armor, and consumable items to support you at the start of your journey.

Early Purchase Bonus

Squire Kickstart Pack: This set includes the “Blessed Cuirass,” an armor piece that increases gilearned in battle, as well as “Mist Ether,” a consumable item that restores MP for all party members.

A Collector’s Edition of the game, which includes the base game and the Digital Deluxe Edition bonuses, as well as four unique physical items like an artbook, soundtrack and unique FINAL FANTASY TRADING CARD GAME promotional card, will retail for US$209.99.

Final Fantasy Resonance is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam / Microsoft Store) on Oct. 22, 2026 at US$49.99.