Turn-Based RPG Final Fantasy Resonance Is Not a Port or Remake of Shuttered Gacha Game
Square Enix has unveiled Final Fantasy Resonance, an original HD-2D turn-based RPG, clarifying it is neither a port nor a remake of previous mobile titles.
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📍 How it ended
The story quieted after developers clarified that *Final Fantasy Resonance* was not a direct port or remake of the shuttered *Final Fantasy Brave Exvius*, emphasizing its reworked narrative, world map, and structural changes. Pre-orders opened alongside its announcement, positioning it as a standalone HD-2D entry in the series.
Coverage shifted to its reception and potential for reviving Square Enix’s mobile RPG portfolio.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Square Enix officially announced Final Fantasy Resonance, identifying the title as the first HD-2D game within the Final Fantasy series. Pre-orders are currently open for the game, which is confirmed for release on both consoles and PC. The announcement occurred during a showcase that also featured new trailers for Kingdom Hearts IV.
Coverage from outlets including Square Enix Press Hub, Engadget, and DLCompare highlights the game's distinct development path. Reporting from Push Square and AUTOMATON emphasizes that despite comparisons to the shuttered mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, the new title features a reworked story and world map. Future developments will depend on the reception of the new gameplay mechanics and the integration of the reworked narrative.
Coverage does not yet specify a release date or further details regarding the scope of the console and PC launch. Observers are also monitoring whether Square Enix will utilize this project to influence the status of other legacy mobile games.
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Quick answers
What is Final Fantasy Resonance?
It is an upcoming HD-2D turn-based RPG for consoles and PC, distinct from a port or remake.
Is this a remake of the shuttered game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius?
No, outlets report that developers have implemented enough changes, including a new world map and story, to position it as a new game.
What platforms will the game be on?
The game has been announced for release on both consoles and PC.
Coverage (7)
- Final Fantasy Resonance Preview: Final Fantasy Goes HD-2D, and It's Glorious IGN · 91d ago
- Final Fantasy Resonance Opens Pre-Orders, A Fresh Take on the Series DLCompare.com · 91d ago
- Square-Enix Should Resurrect Its Graveyard Of Mobile Games After Final Fantasy Resonance GameSpot · 91d ago
- New HD-2D Final Fantasy Announced For Consoles And PC Engadget · 91d ago
- " FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE, FIRST HD-2D FINAL FANTASY GAME, REVEALED ALONGSIDE NEW TRAILERS FOR KINGDOM HEARTS IV AND MORE " Square Enix Press Hub · 91d ago
- Final Fantasy Resonance devs say FFBE was “too good to become unplayable,” so it’s been reborn with a reworked story, world map, and enough changes to feel like a new game AUTOMATON · 91d ago
- Turn-Based RPG Final Fantasy Resonance Is Not a Port or Remake of Shuttered Gacha Game Push Square · 91d ago
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