Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles story trailer [update: gameplay trailer]
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July 31: Square Enix is back with a new look at Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles with a story trailer. This accompanies the short segment for the game during today’s Nintendo Direct.
If you missed our previous coverage, check out the following overview:
Final Fantasy 14 dev on Switch 2 version, says there’s been “positive” discussions with Nintendo
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Could we see Final Fantasy 14 on Nintendo Switch 2 one day? Producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida has indicated that Square Enix is in talks with Nintendo, and it sounds like things are going well so far.
He said in the interview with VGC when asked about potentially getting Final Fantasy 14 on Nintendo Switch 2:
“For me, it’s just my aim to provide Final Fantasy 14 and 16 to as many players as possible, and I hope that as many players as possible will be able to enjoy those two games. We are putting in our best efforts to ensure that this happens, so it’s fine to convey to your readership that I consider the possibilities very positively, and we are putting in our best efforts, so I hope players will look forward to possibilities in the future. But I just ask for a little bit more time.”
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Square Enix on why it’s making its first HD-2D action RPG with The Adventures of Elliot
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Square Enix has spoken about why it wanted to make its first HD-2D action RPG with The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales.
The company kicked off the Nintendo Switch generation with Octopath Traveler, which is largely a traditional RPG. We started to see Square Enix explore other genres for HD-2D with Triangle Strategy, but the action RPG space is a new venture.
Square Enix explains why it brought back Bravely Default for Nintendo Switch 2
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The developers behind Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster have spoken about why Square Enix revisited the game for Nintendo Switch 2.
You can actually chalk this one up to timing. Square Enix was thinking about ways to celebrate the series’ tenth anniversary, which could have happened with a new game or a remake. Square Enix ultimately settled on a remaster, and it just so happened that the development schedule overlapped with Nintendo Switch 2’s launch.
Bravely series producer Tomoya Asano and HD Remaster producer Naofumi Matsushita shared the following in a recent interview:
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of Seven 1.1.0 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Square Enix has issued a new 1.1.0 update for Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of Seven. The patch comes following the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which was announced and released yesterday.
The update includes the original soundtrack version for the two Dread Queen battle background music tracks. Square Enix also adjusted some abilities and gear, added options for New Game+, adjusted ship travel speed, and more.
The full rundown is as follows:
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake reveals release date, Nintendo Switch 2 version, collector’s edition [update: new trailer]
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May 27: Square Enix today announced the release date for Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake as well as a version for Nintendo Switch 2. On the upcoming console as well as on Switch 1, it’s launching on October 30, 2025.
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake follows Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which launched at the end of last year.
Below are the latest details about the upcoming release:
Octopath Traveler 0 announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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During today’s Nintendo Direct, Square Enix unveiled Octopath Traveler 0. It will be available on December 4, 2025.
This is the third main entry in the Octopath Traveler series. We previously saw Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2, though the franchise hadn’t appeared on Nintendo Switch 2 – until now.
Here’s what’s been shared thus far about the new title:
Start from zero in a personal quest of restoration and retribution! In this prequel to the first OCTOPATH TRAVELER, journey to stop powerful villains using fast-paced, turn-based combat. For the first time in the series, play through the eyes of your own custom protagonist and rebuild your hometown. With over 30 recruitable party members, an engaging story, and all-new features and returning core elements like the iconic HD-2D graphics and the Break & Boost battle system, players embark on a journey of their own creation when OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 arrives for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on Dec. 4.
Get a look at the first trailer for Octopath Traveler 0 below.
Announcement Trailer
Further coverage from the July 2025 Nintendo Direct can be found here.
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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tale announced for Nintendo Switch 2 – new Square Enix HD-2D action RPG
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
We’ve just heard from Square Enix that The Adventures of Elliot The Millennium Tale is planned for Nintendo Switch 2. The game will be launching in 2026, though a free demo lands today on the Nintendo eShop.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tale comes from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default. The new game, which features HD-2D visuals, offers action adventure gameplay with a journey woven across time and space. Also noted in the description, players can open new paths as they explore an untamed continent and reveal its mysterious history. There’ll also be battles with strategic support abilities provided by a helpful fairy.
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Final Fantasy Tactics remake rebuilt from scratch since source code was lost
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Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake won’t have upgrade path for Switch to Switch 2 version
Posted on 1 month ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake is set to Switch and Switch 2 on October 30, 2025, and Square Enix has provided more information about the compatibility between both versions.
In an FAQ section for the game’s official site, Square Enix shares that there is no upgrade path for Nintendo Switch 2 users, and that save data is not transferrable between the two versions. We have the quote from the site here:
