An all-new Final Fantasy was just announced recently at Nintendo Direct 2026. The first FINAL FANTASY to join the HD‑2D lineup will be released this year on multiple console platforms as Final Fantasy Resonance.
Story Summary
The Kingdom of Knights, Grandshelt.
Its people lived peaceful lives, blessed by the power of crystals.
Rain, commander of the airship squadron, receives a royal decree—investigate the Earth Shrine, where the magical barrier protecting it has waned, and determine the cause together with Lasswell, his childhood friend and deputy commander.
Upon reaching the innermost chamber of the shrine, the two encounter a mysterious man clad in black armor. Overwhelmed by his immense power, Rain and Lasswell are defeated, and the Earth Crystal is shattered before their eyes.
Though Rain and Lasswell narrowly survive, their airship is wrecked, and their comrades have fallen…
When Rain and Lasswell return, they find Grandshelt under attack by the armored man—Veritas of the Dark. They manage to rescue the king, but once again suffer a crushing defeat.
To protect the remaining Crystals scattered across the world, Rain and Lasswell set out on a journey in pursuit of Veritas of the Dark, joined by Fina, the mysterious girl they met in Grandshelt.
At this moment, none of them could have imagined the turbulent fate that awaited them.
And so, their quest began…
Gameplay Features
- Cinematic pixel art
- What if FINAL FANTASY had continued to push the limits of pixel art? The first FINAL FANTASY to join the HD‑2D lineup, FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE delivers a visually striking experience that feels both nostalgic and new, enhanced by dynamic camera angles and pixelized 3D models that make every moment more dramatic and immersive.
- A return to the familiar
- A classic RPG adventure unfolds in a world filled with beloved FINAL FANTASY elements—airships, crystals, espers and moogles woven into the fabric of the story, and so much more.
- Strategic turn-based battles
- Exploit enemy weaknesses to stagger them—breaking their defenses to seize extra turns and gain the upper hand with powerful Resonance attacks in cinematic battles shaped by smart choices.
- FINAL FANTASY legends
- Bolster your team with Visions, echoes of beloved FINAL FANTASY characters, who fight alongside you with unique skills and abilities for deep party customization.
- Hours of side content to discover
- The world is full of secrets, including the wandering swordmaster Gilgamesh, a Colosseum with deadly monsters and rewards to match, the Chamber of Arms with formidable foes sealed within legendary weapons, and a showdown with Ultima Weapon.
Final Fantasy Resonance will be released on October 22, 2026 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox On PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. More info about the game will be revealed soon.
