Final Fantasy / JRPG
Final Fantasy game releases, JRPG launches, remakes, and Square Enix announcements.
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Culdcept Begins
The first new entry in the Culdcept series in 10 years launches on Switch, Switch 2, and PC. A card-based board game RPG blending Monopoly-style strategy with creature battles.
Kyoto Xanadu: The Blooming Phantom
New action RPG from Falcom. Launches for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam. Set in a modern Kyoto blending reality with supernatural otherworld.
Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY — San Diego
The official Final Fantasy orchestral concert series, produced by Nobuo Uematsu and conducted by Arnie Roth, performs at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego.
The Music of SQUARE ENIX — Bangkok
Arnie Roth conducts music from FINAL FANTASY, CHRONO TRIGGER, KINGDOM HEARTS, NieR and Octopath Traveler at Prince Mahidol Hall.
Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY — Melbourne
Distant Worlds brings the music of Final Fantasy to Hamer Hall at Arts Centre Melbourne for a three-night Australian run.
Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster (Switch 2)
Square Enix brings the Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster to Nintendo Switch 2 for the 25th anniversary, with HD graphics, arranged music and quality-of-life features. Physical edition follows August 27.
Disgaea Mayhem Launch
Disgaea Mayhem is a fast-paced action RPG spinoff from NIS America that trades the series' traditional turn-based battles for direct character control. The game launches on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.
Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 — Berlin
FFXIV Fan Festival 2026 Europe at Messe Berlin, hub27.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Enhanced Switch 2 port of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 with 4K resolution and up to 60fps, plus a new Rare Blade, Blade Quest, equipment designs and mercenary squad battle mode.
Blue Reflection Quartet
Compilation release containing all four Blue Reflection titles: Blue Reflection, Blue Reflection: Second Light, Blue Reflection Ray, and Blue Reflection Sun. For PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC.
Culdcept The First
Enhanced remaster of the classic 1997 card-based board game RPG, launching on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam with English localization, rewind feature, and quality-of-life improvements.
Aretha Collection 1993-1995
Edia bundles the Super Famicom JRPGs Aretha, Aretha II and Rejoice for PS5, PS4 and Switch.
Exstetra HD Remaster
FuRyu's turn-based fantasy JRPG Exstetra receives its first-ever English-language release as an HD remaster on Steam, 13 years after its Japan-only debut.
The Music of SQUARE ENIX — Otakon 2026, Washington DC
The Music of SQUARE ENIX performs at Otakon 2026 in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Beast of Reincarnation
Game Freak's first AAA title outside of Pokemon. An action RPG set in Japan in the year 4026, following Emma the Sealer and her dog Koo in a post-apocalyptic land ruined by corruption. Available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Day one on Xbox Game Pass.
The Witch's Bakery
The Witch's Bakery, a cozy 2D adventure RPG about a witch-baker who heals hearts in modern Paris, launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PC.
Brigandine Abyss
Strategy RPG from Happinet returns. Launches August 26 on PC (Steam), August 27 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. Over 200 hours of content across 6 nations.
Neptunia Unlimited
New mainline Neptunia JRPG from Compile Heart featuring CPU Goddesses representing PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X. Available on PS5, PS4, Switch, and Switch 2.
Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.56: Trail to the Heavens Part 2
The conclusion of Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 "Trail to the Heavens" arrives in early September 2026. Part 2 completes the main scenario quests for the Dawntrail expansion cycle, setting up the next expansion. Also includes the conclusion of the Echoes of Vana'diel alliance raid series.
Emery Hearts
Retro-inspired action JRPG set in a vibrant voxel world of legacy and mystery, launching on PC via Steam.