Square Enix has released a new trailer, information, and screenshots for Final Fantasy Resonance, detailing the cities of Dilmagia and Olderion, new characters, new Legacy Final Fantasy Visions, and gameplay systems for completionists, including minigames, the colosseum, and the Twelve Legendary Arms.
Square Enix also announced that digital pre-orders for both the standard edition and deluxe edition are now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop, for both Nintendo Switch 1 and Nintendo Switch 2.
The new trailer and details can all be found below, via Square Enix.
Final Fantasy Resonance is set to release on October 22 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam). Square Enix previously detailed the game's pre-order bonus and special editions.
This latest entry in the Final Fantasy series — and the first to adopt the HD-2D visual style — launches on Oct. 22, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch , PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows, and Steam. Digital standard and deluxe edition pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch also begin today.
What if Final Fantasy had continued to push the limits of pixel art?
Building on this concept, the game 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.
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
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 chocobo of her own creation.
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. Arrogant, driven and ruthless, she would employ any underhanded tactic to destroy the Crystals.
She wields a veritable deluge of water magic to smite her foes.
Gameplay Systems
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
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.
Gaia
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
The Colosseum
High-difficulty content that requires well-developed characters and perfect party composition.
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.
