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Final Fantasy Resonance brings HD-2D to the series

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Final Fantasy Resonance brings HD-2D to the series

Square Enix's first HD-2D FINAL FANTASY is out today on Switch 2, Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and demo saves carry over.

FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE, the first HD-2D game in the series, launches today, October 22. Nintendo players can pick it up on both Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch. The rest of the field gets it too, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. In its launch announcement, Square Enix notes that store availability and release times may vary by region, so check your local store before you go looking.

FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE screenshot
A blond character runs on a stone platform near small creatures, a floating cube, and blue crystals in a misty environment with a large building behind. Image: Square Enix / LANCARSE Ltd.

This is not a direct port. RESONANCE is based on the first story arc of FINAL FANTASY Brave Exvius, Square Enix's mobile game. That arc has been extensively rebuilt as a console-quality RPG, now in the HD-2D style the series had never used before.

The fights are strategic and turn-based, with a modern twist on top. Airships return, and so do chocobos and espers. Cloud and Tidus make appearances, and the Warrior of Light joins them.

Demo saves and editions

Anyone who already tried the free demo, which Square Enix announced as available on September 3, can transfer that save data to the full game. Progress made in the demo does not have to be thrown away on launch day.

The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game and in-game items. The Collector's Edition includes the base game and four physical items, including an artbook, soundtrack, and FINAL FANTASY TRADING CARD GAME promotional card.

The author of a PlayStation Blog article went hands-on with the final game and discusses the Visions mechanic.