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[Opinion] Final Fantasy Resonance Preview: HD-2D RPG Exists Between Past And Future

Square Enix’s first HD-2D Final Fantasy adds turn-based combat, limit breaks and the Visions system, with Cloud Strife joining the party.

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The retooled version of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius shoulders more than just the responsibility of bringing its previous iteration back from the dead

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Final Fantasy Resonance Preview: HD-2D RPG Exists Between Past And Future

The retooled version of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius shoulders more than just the responsibility of bringing its previous iteration back from the dead

·New York, United States
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Final Fantasy Resonance preview - HD-2D reveals its final form

The first HD-2D Final Fantasy game may be retro-inspired but it’s very far from being shallow nostalgia bait, even if Cloud Strife is in it.

·London, United Kingdom
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This Is the Opinion of the Press After Testing Final Fantasy Resonance: Compilation of First Impressions

You know, Final Fantasy Resonance is confirmed for October 22, 2026 in Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Square Enix presented us with the first Final Fantasy developed in HD-2D style, a new development that seeks to reinterpret the saga with a modernized classic aesthetic. It is a celebration of the saga, combining [...]

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Final Fantasy Resonance Director and Producer on HD‑2D, Battle System, and Legacy Inspirations

Producer Keisuke Nakashima and Director Hiroto Furuya share insights on Final Fantasy Resonance — from its HD‑2D art style and sweeping stagger mechanic to how the game honors the franchise’s legacy while welcoming new players.

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Metro News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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