During the Nintendo Direct held on the 9th, SQUARE ENIX unveiled 'Final Fantasy Resonance,' the first new title in the series to feature HD-2D graphics.

Final Fantasy Resonance, revealed by SQUARE ENIX on the 9th, is the first entry in the Final Fantasy series to adopt the HD-2D graphical style. HD-2D is a technique that creates a three-dimensional visual effect by combining pixel art sprites with 3D environments.

Previously introduced in new IPs such as OCTOPATH TRAVELER and Triangle Strategy, this style has since expanded to major SQUARE ENIX franchises, starting with the Live A Live remake and continuing with the remakes of Dragon Quest III and Dragon Quest I & II. Now, with Final Fantasy Resonance, this technology has been applied to the Final Fantasy series as well.

Based on the mobile RPG Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, which ended its service in 2024, this new title is expected to go beyond a simple port and include a reinterpretation tailored for consoles. The use of HD-2D is a reflection of that vision.

Final Fantasy Resonance will be released on October 22 for Nintendo Switch 2, as well as PC, PS5, and XSX|S.