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The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales details Age of Budding
Square Enix has released new details for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, focusing on the 'Age of Budding' era. This period depicts early civilization where humans defend against beast tribes, with the introduction of the magic-wielding Myū tribe. The article also details characters Kai, Hirk, and Lyudmila, and explains Faie's magic abilities like Ignite and Vacuum, as well as combined attack strategies. The game is set to launch on Nintendo Switch on June 18, 2026.
Capcom Executive Says “Even Top-Tier AI Cannot Match Our Creators” When it Comes to Creating Art
Capcom's vice president of game development platform and AI solutions, Shinichi Inoue, stated that the company is not using generative AI for art assets, believing human sensibility is superior to current AI capabilities. While AI tools are being employed for routine tasks like quality assurance testing with Google's Gemini and an in-house tool, Capcom has no plans to implement AI-generated assets into its games. The company is actively testing AI for efficiency improvements across graphics, sound, and programming.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Features Chadley in An Important Story Role
Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that Chadley will play an important role in Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, with his character arc and tendency to talk extensively when interested being further explored. While his playability is unconfirmed, Hamaguchi stated that Chadley's curiosity and self-consciousness will be key elements in the final installment. The article also touches on the game's development philosophy regarding changes from the original story and mentions Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's upcoming release on Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X/S.
Final Fantasy XI is expanding its free trial without time limits after realizing new players stick around
Final Fantasy XI producer and director Yoji Fujito has confirmed that the game's free trial will be expanded to remove the time limit and allow players to reach level 75. This change comes as the development team has observed sustained player interest beyond initial expectations, particularly following a crossover event with Final Fantasy XIV. An exact release date for the update has not yet been announced.
NieR: Automata Skins Appear in Killer Inn
The asymmetrical PvP game Killer Inn has launched a crossover event with NieR: Automata, featuring skins for characters 2B and 9S, along with other cosmetic items and a Battle Pass. Killer Inn is available in Steam Early Access on PC, with a free trial now active. The game is also currently on sale for $2.49 until June 4, 2026.
JUMP INTO THE ACTION FOR FREE IN THE FREE TRIAL VERSION OF KILLER INN
SQUARE ENIX has launched a free trial for their action shooter KILLER INN, allowing players to experience the game before purchasing. The trial coincides with a limited-time collaboration event featuring content from NieR:Automata, including new character skins and themed items. The paid version of KILLER INN is also available at a 75% discount until June 4, 2026.
JUMP INTO THE ACTION FOR FREE IN THE FREE TRIAL VERSION OF KILLER INN
SQUARE ENIX has launched a free trial for their asymmetrical team action shooter, KILLER INN, allowing players to experience the game before purchasing. The trial coincides with a limited-time collaboration event featuring NieR:Automata, adding themed skins, banners, emotes, and titles. The paid version of KILLER INN is also available at a 75% discount until June 4, 2026.
Killer Inn Free Trial Launches Alongside NieR:Automata Collaboration
Square Enix has launched a free trial for the asymmetrical team action shooter Killer Inn, allowing players to experience the game with some restrictions and progress carry-over. The trial coincides with a limited-time NieR:Automata collaboration featuring themed cosmetic items and a Battle Pass. Patch 0.9.3 also introduces gameplay updates, including adjustments to Showdown mode and instant kill defenses.
KILLER INN Collaborates with NieR: Automata Alongside Free Trial Update
KILLER INN has launched a limited-time collaboration event with NieR: Automata, adding character skins for 2B and 9S, themed banners, emotes, and titles. Alongside this event, Patch 0.9.3 introduces a Free Trial system and various quality-of-life updates, including matchmaking adjustments and character balancing. KILLER INN is also available at a 75% discount on PC until June 4.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Reveals New Story and Combat Details
Square Enix has revealed new details for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an upcoming action RPG launching June 18 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam. The game features a story spanning four eras and a Magicite system that allows players to build combat synergies by equipping effects to Elliot's weapons.
The Adventures of Elliot's producer talks about the challenges of tackling a new genre
A producer for The Adventures of Elliot discusses the challenges of developing a game in a new genre. The article highlights how this project differs from previous titles from Square Enix's Team Asano.
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow is a bite-sized roguelite that reminds me of Dragalia Lost
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow is a new mobile game from Square Enix that features bite-sized roguelite gameplay. The title draws comparisons to the now-defunct mobile game Dragalia Lost.
FFXIV Growing Light Soundtrack and YouTube Emojis Appear
Square Enix has released the Final Fantasy XIV Growing Light Original Soundtrack on various streaming services, featuring 93 tracks from Endwalker patches up to 6.5. Additionally, new FFXIV emojis are now available on the game's official YouTube channel for channel members. Final Fantasy XIV is currently available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for August 2026.
This indie dev's dungeon crawling 'descent into madness' was inspired by motherly love
Indie developer Christopher Yabsley is creating Heathen, a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by a cherished childhood memory of playing Diablo with his mother. The game will feature first-person combat, randomized loot, and online co-op, with an early access release planned for Steam.
Square Enix rolling out Steam Cloud support to various classics
Square Enix is implementing Steam Cloud support for several of its classic PC titles, including Daikatana, Anachronox, Mini Ninjas, and the Supreme Commander series. This update aims to allow players to seamlessly carry their game progress across multiple devices, building on previous successful implementations for Sleeping Dogs and Just Cause 3. The company plans to explore further enhancements for its back catalogue over time.
Dragon Quest Reebok Collection Has Shirts and Shoes
Reebok and Square Enix are collaborating on a 40th-anniversary Dragon Quest collection featuring shirts and shoes. The collection will reference multiple mainline Dragon Quest titles, including the original Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age. The shirts will be available starting May 27, 2026, with shoe pre-orders opening the same day and lasting until June 26, 2026, with arrivals expected in October 2026.
Final Fantasy 11 is still kicking, despite the MMO's boss expecting a "sharp decline" in interest once its Final Fantasy 14 crossover and welcome back campaigns wrapped up
Despite expectations of a sharp decline after crossover and welcome back campaigns, Final Fantasy XI has maintained a stable and high player count, exceeding the expectations of director and producer Yoji Fujito. While major developments like new story expansions are challenging due to technical limitations and a short-staffed team, Fujito views the current period as a preparatory phase for future growth.
"Whoa what a wild reaction" - Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi reacts to backlash after praising an AI-generated FF6 remake trailer
Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi expressed surprise at the backlash he received for praising an AI-generated trailer for a hypothetical Final Fantasy 6 remake. Sakaguchi, who also shared AI-generated art for Lost Odyssey, stated that while the AI remake isn't viable as-is, he senses potential in the technology. He left Square Enix in 2003 to found Mistwalker, which received funding from Microsoft for games like Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey.
Final Fantasy 11 expected a 'sharp player decline' once the hype from the FF14 crossover and welcome back campaigns ended, but that never came
Despite expectations of a player decline after crossover events and welcome back campaigns, Final Fantasy XI has maintained a steady player base. Director and producer Yoji Fujito expressed surprise at this retention, noting that the game, originally released on PlayStation 2 and PC, continues to perform well. The discussion also touched upon the potential for new content and the importance of MMO conservation.
Former Square Enix exec says backlash over Final Fantasy 6 AI mock-up shared by the JRPG series' creator "shows how far down the rabbit hole the madness goes"
Former Square Enix executive Jacob Navok commented on the controversy surrounding Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi sharing an AI-generated mock-up for a Final Fantasy 6 remake. While Sakaguchi faced criticism from some industry figures, Navok defended his right to explore AI technology. The article also touches on Square Enix's internal use of AI for quality assurance and the broader industry's cautious approach to generative AI in game development.
