Final Fantasy Resonance Rebuilds a Mobile Classic into the Franchise’s First HD-2D Console Game

Square Enix surprised players during the June 9 Nintendo Direct with the reveal of Final Fantasy Resonance, the first entry in the long-running series to use the HD-2D art style. The game launches worldwide on October 22, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC through Steam and the Microsoft Store.

The normal version is priced at $49.99. If you’re ready to pay a little more, you can get the Digital Deluxe Edition for $59.99, which includes a bunch of useful in-game goodies. If you want to go all-in, the Collector’s Edition ($209.99) includes the base game, digital goodies, a physical artbook, the soundtrack, and a unique Final Fantasy Trading Card Game card.The plot revolves around Rain, a Grandshelt knight, his adoptive brother Lasswell, and the mysterious Fina as they work to defend the world’s crystals from Veritas of the Dark. Their adventure takes them all over the Lapis world, via villages, optional dungeons, and shrines that unlock additional Visions and some extremely cool memory cutscenes, all set in a big open overworld region that you may explore for free.

The story is based on the first major arc of the mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. Lancarse and Synthese have essentially recreated the entire thing from the ground up, rather than simply throwing it on a console and calling it good. The end result is a full-fledged console RPG that fits well into the series. When you need to travel, you can do so on foot, chocobo, or airship, and there are numerous destinations to visit across multiple continents.

You’ll solve dungeon puzzles and complete side missions to help fill out the world. The transition from the mobile version’s node-based map to full-fledged open world movement gives the game a nice big Final Fantasy vibe without losing sight of the fundamental crystal conflict plot.

Combat centers on a group of four, with a helpful timeline indicating when each character’s next move will happen. Do something big or make the right move, and you can move one of your characters’ turns a bit later down the line, so timing is essential. Each character has a Vision to use, which is a form of ghost fighter with strength from several Final Fantasy games, and these things level up on their own. The verified Visions include Warrior of Light, Terra, Cloud, Zidane, Shantotto, and Y’shtola, among others.

Enemies have a stagger meter that fills up faster when you strike them where it counts. A fully staggered foe takes more damage and gives the party extra turns. When every enemy on the field staggers at once, the equipped Visions trigger a coordinated Resonance Attack shown in a short CG sequence. Fina can also call Espers for powerful summon moves, while Limit Bursts deliver big individual damage once the meter fills.

The game also looks amazing, with realistic pixel sprites set against rich, layered backdrops that create a beautiful blend of old and new. Places feel deep and real, with proper lighting and shadow placement, and the overall experience makes you feel as if you’re actually there. The music has several familiar tracks from Brave Exvius as well as 33 brand new compositions created particularly for this game.
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