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Naoki Yoshida demonstrates Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2 at Fan Fest, showcasing Evercold expansion.

Final Fantasy XIV announced for Switch 2 and Evercold expansion

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Square Enix revealed during its Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest keynote that the MMORPG will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in August. The company also unveiled its next expansion, Evercold, set for January 2027, marking the start of a new story saga. Director Naoki Yoshida demonstrated the Switch 2 port live on stage.

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Yuji Horii, the creator of the Dragon Quest series, shared his vision for using artificial intelligence to create more lifelike companions in games. Speaking at a recent conference, he highlighted ongoing work on an AI chatbot for Dragon Quest X.

FFXIV Fan Fest: Deep dive into Evercold expansion's gameplay changes

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At Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2026 in Anaheim, following the initial reveal of a Nintendo Switch 2 port and Evercold teaser, Game Director Naoki Yoshida detailed sweeping gameplay modernizations for the sixth expansion, set for January 2027. Updates aim to streamline progression and combat, drawing excited fan responses amid some concerns.

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Metacritic has released its annual ranking of video game publishers based on 2025 releases, placing Square Enix at the top with a perfect record of good or great games. Capcom and others follow, while Sony finished near the bottom at 21st out of 28 publishers. Nintendo placed 12th despite launching the Switch 2.

FF14 director blames long release intervals for younger fans' disconnection

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Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida, director of Final Fantasy 14, stated that extended release intervals for new Final Fantasy titles make it harder for younger players to connect with the series. He shared these comments in an interview promoting the mobile launch of Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy. Yoshida, who is 53 and has played since the first Final Fantasy, contrasted this with the faster release cadence enjoyed by older fans.

KessCo and Square Enix partner for Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster tabletop board games and dice sets

KessCo has secured a licensing deal with Square Enix to create tabletop products based on Final Fantasy I–VI Pixel Remaster, including a cooperative board game series starting with titles I–III and collectible dice sets. The lineup debuts at New York Toy Fair 2026, with the first board game launching in Q3 2026.

Final Fantasy VII celebrates 29th anniversary on PS1

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On January 31, 1997, Square Enix released Final Fantasy VII on the PlayStation, a game that revolutionized the RPG genre and became one of the greatest in video game history. Nearly three decades later, its influence continues through remakes and spin-offs. The title's innovative storytelling and gameplay remain timeless.

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