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News Big Final Fantasy Announcement Teased for 2023, Unrelated to Final Fantasy 7
A huge year for fans
Final Fantasy veteran Yoshinori Kitase has said that a "big announcement" is coming in 2023 — and it isn't related to the ongoing Final Fantasy VII saga. Kitase is currently working on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth as the game's producer, which makes his teasing especially interesting. "Rest assured we're working hard to make sure...
News Final Fantasy 16 Is Already Hyping Up a Huge Year
Still on track for June
22nd June, 2023. That's the big day for Final Fantasy fans in the year ahead, as Final Fantasy XVI remains locked in to its summer release date. We've got close to seven months before it arrives, but Square Enix is wasting no time in getting the ball rolling. In a straight-to-the-point social media post, the developer...
News Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PS5 Update Coming 'When the Time Is Right'
Yoshinori Kitase reveals his ambitions for 2023
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is arguably the most anticipated PS5 game, isn’t it? Well, we suppose Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 probably just about pips it – but it’s definitely close. Any scraps of information about the sequel to Square Enix’s remake series are welcome then, and we’ve got the...
News Final Fantasy 16 Will Showcase the Power of PS5, Says Developer
Power rangers
Final Fantasy 16 looks good – in fact, it looks real good. Speaking during a livestream, in the aftermath of the title’s recent release date trailer, producer Naoki Yoshida hinted that the console exclusive is really flexing the new-gen system’s power. He said, as translated by Genki on Twitter: “[The latest tr
News Silly Spin-Off Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Ushers a Different Future in PS5, PS4 DLC
Moogles make their first appearance
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin’s post-release content will conclude with DLC expansion Different Future on 27th January, 2023. The teaser trailer – embedded above but inexplicably age restricted by YouTube – includes a glimpse of the spin-off’s first Moogle appearance, as well as a few clips of...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion?
Welcome back
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion released on PS5 and PS4 about a week ago now, and it feels like Zack Fair has enjoyed a fairly positive return. We've seen a lot of people saying that this is their first time experiencing Crisis Core — originally a 2007 PSP title — and with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth coming up next year (if it...
News Phew, Moogles Look Like Classic Moogles in Final Fantasy 16
They even sound like Moogles
Moogles have long been the mascots of Final Fantasy — well, alongside Chocobos. And Catuars. And Tonberries, kind of. Anyway, it's Moogles we're talking about today, because Square Enix has confirmed that the furry little creatures will appear in Final Fantasy XVI. As reported by Gematsu, a whole three seconds of...
News Final Fantasy 1-6 Pixel Remaster Confirmed for PS4 in Spring 2023, Separately and Bundled
Take your pixel
Square Enix has confirmed that the 'Pixel Remasters' of Final Fantasy I through VI are indeed coming to PS4, following the appearance of age ratings earlier in the week. All six remastered titles will arrive in spring 2023, and you'll be able to either buy them them separately or as one big bundle. On the publisher's store, the...
Random Crisis Core Remaster Somehow Uses a Watermarked Image Multiple Times
An actual crisis
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion may be a stellar remaster in terms of significant graphical upgrades, but players have already spotted an admittedly funny mistake. In its gathering of new assets for the re-release, Square Enix has seemingly plucked a watermarked picture for use in several of the game's locations. Said...
Poll Did You Buy Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion?
SOLDIER on
An impressive remaster of a PSP spinoff from 2007, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is out today on PS5 and PS4. Square Enix will tell you that this isn't a remake, but in truth, much of Zack Fair's updated adventure has been remade — just not in a completely new form, as is the case with something like Final Fantasy VII Remake...
News Final Fantasy 16 Collector's Edition Will Set You Back an Eye-Watering £330 / $350
Fantasy versus reality
Final Fantasy XVI finally has a release date, and you know what that means! Yep, it's time for Square Enix to unveil a very expensive Collector's Edition. This package is only going to be available through the publisher's online store — it's available to pre-order now — and you'll be paying an eye-watering £329.99 /...
News Final Fantasy 1-6 Pixel Remasters Rated for PS4
About time
It looks like Square Enix's Final Fantasy 'Pixel Remaster' games are coming to PS4 in the relatively near future. The remastered series, which refreshes Final Fantasy I through VI with updated visuals, is already available on PC and mobile, having first released back in 2021. Console ports have always seemed likely, and now, ESRB age...
News Final Fantasy 16 Is Officially the First Mainline Game to Be Rated Mature, 18+
A bloody tale of vengeance
Yep, it's official: Final Fantasy XVI will be the first mainline game in the long-running RPG series to be rated M for Mature in the US, and PEGI 18+ in Europe. Now that the title can be pre-ordered following its release date announcement at The Game Awards, we know that the age ratings are going to stick (not that there...
News Final Fantasy XVI Has a Dog Party Member Who You Can Command in Battle
Get 'em, Torgal
Final Fantasy XVI may not have party members in the more traditional sense, but playable character Clive can be joined in battle by certain allies throughout his adventures. It sounds like his humanoid teammates will come and go depending on the story, but one trusty companion will be by his side more often than not, apparently...
News Final Fantasy 16 Summons June 2023 Release Date, Another Superb Trailer
Finally
Well, we finally got it: the Final Fantasy XVI release date is here. The 22nd June, 2023 is the date to mark on your calendar, putting it just weeks behind the likes of Street Fighter 6 and Diablo 4. Next summer is officially taking the p*ss. Anyway, Final Fantasy XVI continues to look like a potential stunner. This new trailer's got more...
News Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII's PSP to PS5 Glow Up Is Outrageous
Fair play
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII was a stunning PSP game when it first released on Sony’s handheld in 2007, but Square Enix has done an absolutely outstanding job remastering the release for PS5. While you’d expect a bump in quality on a cutting-edge new-gen console, you’ve got to respect how the company has upgraded virtually every...
News Final Fantasy 16 Director Hosts 'Very Special' Live Presentation at The Game Awards
Release date incoming?
Well, it's all but confirmed now: Final Fantasy XVI is almost certainly going to be a headline act at The Game Awards next week. The fast-approaching event has confirmed that celebrated director Naoki Yoshida will be a guest host during the show, where he'll present a "very special live presentation". Rumours of Final...
News Final Fantasy 16 Given Brazilian Age Rating Amid Release Date Rumours
News could be just around the corner
Final Fantasy XVI has been handed a Brazilian age rating as speculation swirls of a release date announcement at The Game Awards next week. The JRPG has been deemed "not recommended for children under 16" due to "sexual content, sensitive issues, and violence". With the release window currently set for summer...
News Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion File Size Is Halved on PS5 Compared to PS4
Compression tech strikes again
It doesn't always make a notable difference, but when the PS5's touted file compression tech comes into play like this, it's well worth pointing out. As reported by the ever-reliable PlayStation Game Size on Twitter, the file size for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is actually halved on Sony's current-gen...
News Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion's Launch Trailer Is Packed with Nostalgia
Those wings...
With the remaster just over a couple of weeks away, Square Enix has released a launch trailer for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. It's got a bit of everything: CG scenes, in-game cutscenes, combat footage — a lot has been squeezed into this relatively short three-minute video. But the deciding ingredient here is undoubtedly...
Preview Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Is a Great Remaster of an Awkward 2007 Spinoff
Zack in action
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a really good remaster. We've played through the game's first three chapters on PS5 for the purposes of this preview, and we're confident in saying that Square Enix has done a fantastic job of bringing the PSP title up to speed. Character models and environmental assets are a massive step up,...
Rumour Final Fantasy 16 Release Date to Be Announced at The Game Awards in December
Geoff with the big one
A release date for Final Fantasy XVI could be announced at The Game Awards, according to a new report from Insider Gaming. Geoff Keighley's annual event takes place on the 8th December, and is set to play host to a range of announcements. The aforementioned report says that pre-orders for the action RPG will go live around the...
News Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Is Native 4K, 60fps on PS5, 30fps Only on PS4
Remaster's specs revealed
Square Enix has published the performance specs for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, and you couldn't really ask for more — at least on PS5. The upcoming, impressively overhauled remaster will boast a native 4K resolution on Sony's current-gen system, while running at (a hopefully smooth) 60 frames-per-second. Very...
News Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reveals How It's More Than a Remaster
Visuals, features, battle system all covered
Square Enix has posted a new Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion trailer that compares many of the game's updated features and visuals to the PSP classic, revealing how it's "more than a remaster", according to the trailer's name. Catch it above ahead of the 13th December 2022 release date for PS5,...
News Gods Revel, Lands Tremble as Final Fantasy 14's Mammoth Patch 6.3 Is Revealed
Plenty of work to be done
Final Fantasy XIV continues to be one of the deepest rabbit holes a console player can lose themselves down, with the onslaught of content continuing in the next upcoming major patch, 6.3, entitled Gods Revel, Lands Tremble. Launching in early January 2023, Gods Revel, Lands Tremble will continue the MSQ and follow the...
News Final Fantasy 16 Is Exclusive to PS5 for Six Months, Sony Confirms
Finality fantasy
We've known since its reveal that Final Fantasy XVI will be a PS5 console exclusive when it first launches in summer 2023. However, we haven't been told how long that exclusivity period will actually be — until now. A new marketing montage from PlayStation features a glimpse of the upcoming action RPG, and as long as you don't...
News Final Fantasy 16 Has a Full New Game+ Mode, Story and Hardcore Difficulty Settings
Something for everyone
A new wave of Final Fantasy XVI interviews are doing the rounds, and some new details are well worth pointing out. In particular, Japanese publication 4Gamer has a lengthy article that confirms the existence of what sounds like an extensive New Game+ mode. Director Hiroshi Takai spills the beans, stating that after completing...
News Final Fantasy 16 Release Date Reveal Planned for This Year
Game is "about 95%" complete
Square Enix plans to announce the PS5 release date for Final Fantasy XVI at some point this year, game producer Naoki Yoshida has said. In an interview with Famitsu, Yoshida is asked whether a concrete date will be confirmed beyond the "Summer 2023" window, to which he says: "We plan to release the information again...
News Stranger of Paradise's Gilgamesh Difficulty Will Test Your Skills and Reward You Appropriately
Chaos 2.0
Stranger of Paradise's Wanderer of the Rift DLC is now available, and it introduces a swathe of new content, most of which revolves around the titular wanderer himself, the interdimensional swordsman known as Gilgamesh. Along with new story content, enemies, gear, and the Blue Mage job class, Wanderer of the Rift will also introduce the...
News Final Fantasy 16 Development Now in the 'Home Stretch', on Schedule for Summer 2023
Finally fantasy
Final Fantasy XVI's development cycle has entered its final stages, Square Enix has confirmed. In a couple of newly released statements from producer Naoki Yoshida and director Hiroshi Takai, it's revealed that the team is now fully focused on final optimisations; polishing things up, debugging, and all that kind of stuff. It's...
News New Final Fantasy 16 Trailer Is Over 4 Minutes of World Building Goodness
Still on track for summer 2023
Yep, it's here! Final Fantasy XVI has an atmospheric new trailer, which places a heavy focus on the game's setting. It's largely made up of gameplay footage, and it goes without saying that the title continues to look fantastic in terms of presentation. There's also some particularly explosive combat shots near the...
News Final Fantasy 16's New Trailer Is Probably Dropping Today
It's a-Clive
So, we're supposed to be getting a new trailer for Final Fantasy XVI this month — producer Naoki Yoshida teased as much back in September. And now, it looks like said trailer could be dropping today — or at least, in the very near future. A full article based on this yet-to-be-seen video has been (we assume, mistakenly) published...
News Gilgamesh Is Unleashed in Stranger of Paradise's Wanderer of the Rift DLC
Not all those who wander are lost
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin has an expansion coming, it's called Wanderer of the Rift, and it looks like it's going to be as bizarre as the base game. It's due on 26th October, and we got a new trailer showing off the new content coming to the game. Wanderer of the Rift primarily concerns Gilgamesh,...
News Final Fantasy VII's Battle Royale Mobile Game Shuts Down Just Over a Year After Launch
Wow, who saw that coming?
Well that was a bit of a blunder, wasn't it? In its renewed efforts to milk everything Final Fantasy VII following the success of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Square Enix went full-on parody with the launch of Final Fantasy VII: The First Solider in November 2021 — a battle royale title exclusive to mobile devices. Surprise...
News Final Fantasy 16 Set to Return in October with a New Trailer
Fantastic
Final Fantasy XVI has been missing in action at Tokyo Game Show 2022 — outside of some lovely new artwork — but don't let that get you down, because it sounds like we'll see more of the game very soon. That's according to producer Naoki Yoshida, who, during Square Enix's Final Fantasy XIV presentation, said that the team has plans to...
News Lovely New Artwork Might Be All You're Getting From Final Fantasy 16 at TGS 2022
Reiterates summer 2023 release
We're all waiting on our next glimpse of Final Fantasy XVI, and many thought that the highly anticipated action RPG would show up at Tokyo Game Show 2022 — but it's unfortunately looking less and less likely. The Tokyo-based event isn't over yet — it carries through the whole weekend — but blockbuster trailers...
News Here's 13 Whole Minutes of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion PS5 Gameplay
The Reunion is real
We've said it before, but the Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion glow-up is remarkable. It's a bit of a disservice to call this a remaster, because on a visual level, this looks like an entirely new game. That's more evident than ever in this new PS5 gameplay video straight out of Tokyo Game Show 2022, courtesy of Famitsu...
Hands On Crisis Core Is a Welcome Reunion with Final Fantasy VII
We're on a Digital Mind Wave
It's already been almost two and a half years since Square Enix reinvented the story of its 1997 JRPG classic Final Fantasy VII, and we're itching to see what the Japanese publisher has in store next. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will provide those answers next winter, but to tide us over until then, Crisis Core: Final...
News Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Swings a Buster Sword on PS5, PS4 in December
Zack's more like it
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion — that's the remaster of the PSP action RPG — will arrive on PS5 and PS4 before the year is out. 13th December is the date to mark on your calendar, as Square Enix looks towards a year that's potentially packed with Final Fantasy. In case you've forgotten, both Final Fantasy XVI and...
News Stranger of Paradise's Crusade Against Chaos Continues in Wanderer of the Rift DLC
You don't know Jack
The next expansion for chaotic action RPG Stranger of Paradise has been revealed, it's called Wanderer of the Rift, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 26th October. Wanderer of the Rift will continue Jack and company's quest to fight the darkness, introducing the new Blue Mage job class, which is capable of capturing and...
News PS5 Price Increase Has Some Japanese Players Praying for PC Port of Final Fantasy 16
Plenty ponder whether they'll ever play it now
Final Fantasy 16 is one of the most anticipated games in Japan, but there’s a problem – fans can’t find a PS5 to play it on, and the Blu-ray model’s price has just increased by ¥10,498 (~$76). As reported yesterday, m
News Final Fantasy 16 Producer Knows That Its Combat System Won't Satisfy Everyone
You never forget your first
Discussing Final Fantasy games can be divisive at times, especially amongst the most dedicated fans. Each game is different, featuring its own combat mechanics, systems and story. Everyone has their favourite, which usually just so happens to be the first they played, often during the latter years of high school. It's...
News Sharpen That Buster Sword, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion Rated in Australia
Fair enough
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is coming to PS5 and PS4 in Winter 2022, and while we don't have a firm release date, one may be fairly imminent, as the title has just been rated for classification in Australia. The Australian Classification Board awarded the game an M for violence, which seems appropriate, given that its plot is...
News Final Fantasy 14's Next Major Patch, Buried Memory, Launches on 23rd August
You reap what you sow
The release date for uber-popular MMO Final Fantasy XIV patch 6.2, Buried Memory, has been announced. You can look forward to living a carefree life on your Island Sanctuary on 23rd August, on PS5 and PS4. Buried Memory introduces a swathe of new content, and in addition to moving the MSQ along, making changes to PVP and...
News Find Final Fantasy 14 Intimidating? Get Onboard with This Six-Part Starter Guide Series
Its easy, just jump in
Ever wanted to get into Final Fantasy XIV, the critically acclaimed MMO from Square Enix? It's simple! Just make sure you check out this quick six-part video series first, to get your head around the many different aspects of adventuring in Eorzea. All kidding aside, this is a pretty cool series and a great way of minimizing...
News Square Enix Spits on the Spirit of Final Fantasy 7 with Cloud NFT Figure
The planet's dyin', Cloud!
Remember back in May when Square Enix sold off a bunch of its studios and properties to Embracer Group, and the Japanese company declared that it would be using its newfound funds to invest in things like blockchain technology? Well this seems to be the kind of thing that the publisher was talking about. A new Final...
News Sony Fixes Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade PS Plus Issues
Can now be downloaded
Update: Sony appears to have fixed the licensing issue plaguing the PS Plus Extra version of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. If you were denied the chance to redeem and download the PS5 version in the last 24 hours, try again with an active membership and you should be successful this time. Original story: More than 24...
News Final Fantasy 10 Series Blitzes Past 20 Million Units Sold
Listen to my story. This may be our last chance
Final Fantasy X is either one of the best entries in the legendary series, the end of a golden age, or both, depending on who you ask and what day it is. Its direct sequel, Final Fantasy X-2, proved divisive when it launched, but has its diehard fans and is an impressive game in its own right...
News Some PS Plus Extra Subscribers Face Issues Downloading Final Fantasy VII Remake PS5 Version
Not available for purchase
The licensing problems of the PS Store have struck again as some PS Plus Extra subscribers report they can't redeem and download Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade through the service. On the console store itself, subscribers are told they already own a different version of the game and so cannot claim the PS5 versi
News Tifa's Moveset Was the Toughest to Create, Says Final Fantasy 7 Remake Battle Director
Nibelheim's favourite daughter can really pack a punch
The Square Enix blog is currently running a retrospective on Final Fantasy 7 Remake in which, chapter-by-chapter, the developers are asked about their memories, thoughts and feelings concerning the game's development. In the latest post, which focuses on Chapter 5: Dogged Pursuit, battle...
