Final Fantasy
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EXPANSION EXCITEMENT Final Fantasy 14 Online prepares for summer 2024 expansion with new specs and updated free trial
Dawntrail to feature new continent, jobs, level cap, and more.
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IT'S ABOUT TIME! The long-awaited Xbox version of Final Fantasy 14 Online will finally arrive on Xbox Series X/S next spring
Folks have been wanting this for ages, and now it's finally happening.
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GUN TO FOOT Square Enix seems happy with Final Fantasy 16 sales, but imagine if it released on more than just PS5
In this world, only one console capable of running Final Fantasy 16 exists.
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SMEAR CITY Final Fantasy 16 patch finally lets you get rid of that aggressive motion blur
There's a lot to like in the new Final Fantasy 16 patch, but being able to turn off two of its most aggressive settings is the big win.
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PS CROWD LIKES IT Final Fantasy 16 shipped and digitally sold over 3 million copies within six days
Seems to be a rather popular PlayStation title.
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FINAL COD Could a future Final Fantasy be a CoD-style FPS? Surprisingly, the answer is yes
Final Fantasy is no stranger to changing genres, and some future game could play more like Call of Duty than you imagine.
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JUST SAY NO Warning: Final Fantasy 16 spoilers unleashed, stay alert to preserve the mystery
Spoliers can ruin your fun.
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ELEVATOR PITCH Absolutely everybody should play the Final Fantasy 16 demo – out on PS5 today
At a recent hands-on, I got to play the better part of six hours of Final Fantasy 16. But all you’ll need to make your mind up is the upcoming demo.
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TEST IS ANDROID ONLY Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis is getting a closed beta test, and Android users can sign-up
Only players residing in the US and Canada can participate.
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PROGRESS UPDATE Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth development advancing smoothly, staying true to the plan
On track and flourishing.
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ACTIVE TIME BLUNDER Final Fantasy 1-6 Pixel Remaster console creeps closer to definitive status, despite some small frustrations
The Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are notably improved over the PC versions, even if they are still carrying a bit of baggage.
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PIXELRIFFIC Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series is coming to PS4 and Switch later this month
Previously only available on PC and mobile.
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WARRIORS OF LIGHT Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin heads to Steam next month
Take the fight to Chaos on Steam.
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BOTTLED LIGHTNING 13 years later, Final Fantasy 13 still tells one of the series’ most ambitious stories
The worst Final Fantasy? It’s not as crystal clear as it seems.
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ROLE BACK THE YEARS As Final Fantasy 16 boss Naoki Yoshida calls it “discriminatory”, is it time to drop the term ‘JRPG’?
A brief history of the JRPG descriptor, and contemplations on the etymology of the genre – and its implications.
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PC? NOT SOON ANYWAY Final Fantasy 16 won't hit PC six months after PS5 release, says Yoshida
The game will remain a PS5 exclusive for a while it seems.
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GANNIN YEM Wey aye, pet: Final Fantasy 16's ganna have Geordies in it
Haddaway, man – as if the Japanese developers at Square Enix looked to the British north to find inspiration for one of its key fictional regions.
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DO YOUR OWN RING Final Fantasy 16 has a novel approach to the age-old ‘accessibility versus difficulty’ conundrum
If you think that action-RPG games like Devil May Cry and Elden Ring are too hard, Final Fantasy 16’s fascinating setup may intrigue you.
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HIDEO GAMES Final Fantasy 16 has 11 hours of cinematics alone
If you were worried about FF16 being a short, sharp story, fear not – the developer has gone all out on the narrative.
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IN THE ROSFIELD Final Fantasy 16 is not open world, “but it’s not linear, either”, says dev
A focus on ‘highly detailed’ and ‘feature rich areas’ means Final Fantasy 16 wants to harness the best of both worlds.
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IFRIT'S LIKE A GLOVE With Final Fantasy 16, the PS5 generation finally truly begins
Gorgeous visuals, seamless transitions, and a masterclass in mocap and performance, Final Fantasy 16 proves the series can still be cutting edge in 2023.
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GARDEN VARIETY This Valentine’s Day, why not go and play the greatest love story ever told in gaming?
I'll be waiting for you. If you come here, you'll find me. I promise.
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BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY Final Fantasy Theatrhythm Final Bar Line review: Long-awaited Switch and PS4 ensemble strikes a chord
The latest Switch and PS4 FF rhythm game creates some series high notes – but it’s not a totally flawless performance.
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THINKING OUT CLOUD Final Fantasy 7 at 26: Kitase on being inspired by Nintendo, discarded concepts, and Rebirth changes to come
In an exclusive interview, Yoshinori Kitase sheds some light Final Fantasy 7's development – and hints at changes to come in the Remake series' future.
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HELL IS FOR NEROS If you want a taste of what Final Fantasy 16 will play like, you need to try this PlayStation Plus game right now
The Final Fantasy 16 dev team is packed with talent – and there’s one specific game that’s free to try for subscribers right now that really shows that off.
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CLIVE AND LET DIE Final Fantasy 16 could be as great as the golden era FF games – if it fixes the mistakes of the modern era
The golden era of Final Fantasy games has gone, but the latest entry in the long-running series has what it takes to tickle the nostalgia glands.
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FINAL FANTASY XXX Final Fantasy 16 is going to be at least a little bit horny
The latest game in the long-running Final Fantasy series is going to contain 'partial nudity' and 'sexual themes'. Ooh-err, matron.
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CLIVE-A-CLIVE Final Fantasy 16 release date set for June, 2023 on PS5
Square Enix showed off more from Final Fantasy 16 at The Game Awards 2022 – and it's certainly got the hype train moving again.
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THE WUTAI THAT BINDS Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion review: One of the most impressive remasters ever, but still a PSP game at heart
With Final Fantasy 7 Remake reinvigorating the wider compilation, is this once-niche RPG spin-off ready for another shot at relevance?
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A FINAL FANTASY Square's mobile game Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldier will go offline in January
You have around three months to get your fill.
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CRISIS PHWOAR Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion: Does it work in a post-remake world, or is it too stuck in the past?
We are once again revisiting the origin of Cloud’s strife.
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Become Chaos Stranger of Paradise's Wanderer of the Rift DLC arrives next month
The DLC hosts a new location, job, and more.
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download at will Issue with downloading Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade bundle through PS Plus has been fixed
Turns out it was just a bug.
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Light me up You get to body the Warrior of Light in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin’s first DLC
Fight Bahamut and the Warrior of Light in the upcoming Stranger of Paradise DLC.
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summon fling Final Fantasy 16 is fully playable, but voice recording and combat fine-tuning are keeping it from releasing
It's possible to play Final Fantasy 16 back to front, right now – but it's not quite ready for launch.
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clive and let clive Final Fantasy 16 takes "inspiration from recent triple-A open world RPGs"
Just don't expect Final Fantasy 16 to be open world itself, though.
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Fair, and Fair-alike PSP game or not, Crisis Core deserves its remaster; it’s become an integral part of Final Fantasy 7
On paper, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 sounds absolutely abhorrent – so how did it become an essential part of the beloved series?
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FF7 Revengeance Resolution, Resurrection, Renewal? What will Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Part 3 be called?
Remake, Rebirth… and what next? A little investigation into what Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 could be titled.
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Bye bye, Midgar Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2 – or Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – is coming Winter 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has been announced for PlayStation 5 – and it's coming (relatively) soon.
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Set Aside 10 Minutes The Final Fantasy 7 25th Anniversary stream is today and you can watch it here
Hopefully we'll hear something about Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2.
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CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES Square to host Final Fantasy 7 25th Anniversary Celebration stream next week
It would be the perfect opportunity to discuss part 2 of Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
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PART 2 News? Final Fantasy 7 news to be shared in June as part of anniversary celebration
Final Fantasy 7 is 25 years old. Let that sink in a minute.
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GOOD TO HEAR Final Fantasy 16 in "the final stages of development," according to its producer
Naoki Yoshida and the rest of the team promise a "comprehensive game full of story and gameplay."
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Moody Garland 11 things I wish I knew before playing Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
It may not be a Souls game, but Stranger of Paradise sure is inspired by them – so here's what you need to know if you plan to take on Chaos yourself.
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Jack of all trades "Flashy and trashy" – Critics are split on Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
As expected, the Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin reviews have brought chaos to the games industry. Jack would be pleased.
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You don’t know, Jack Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin review – One of the best 3/5 games I’ve played in years
Team Ninja’s Final Fantasy spin-off is awkward, ugly, dumb, and irritating. Yet, it also has this unwieldy, compelling charm.
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Another Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin demo is live right now
Tonight's PlayStation State of Play show introduced us to a new demo for Final Fantasy spin-off, Stranger of Paradise ahead of its launch next week.
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grape expectations Final Fantasy 14's 10-year plan: What the future looks like for Square Enix's unsinkable MMO
How Square Enix is future-proofing FFXIV with graphical updates, solo play and more.
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scion the times The Big Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker interview – Yoshi-P and Natsuko Ishikawa reflect and look ahead
Chatting about intimate story beats, making tough decisions, and a nightmare inspiration with the developers of Final Fantasy 14.
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go like lightning While you wait for Final Fantasy 16, consider playing the unfairly maligned Final Fantasy 13 on Game Pass
Square Enix’s 2009 RPG was a departure for the series, and earned a lot of criticism for its experimental nature. But it was still pretty damn good, right?
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