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Chrono Trigger Chrono and Marle Form-ism Figures Set for September
Square Enix has announced a Japanese release date of September 16, 2026, for their Chrono Trigger Form-ism figures featuring Chrono and Marle. These static figures, standing approximately six and a half inches tall, will cost 8,800 yen in Japan and are expected to be available worldwide later. The article also mentions similar figures released for Kingdom Hearts, NieR, and Atlus titles.
FFXIV Same-Region Player Matching Arrives in 7.5X
During the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida announced that same-region player matching will be implemented in patch 7.5X, ahead of the 8.0 expansion. This feature aims to alleviate stress from the Data Center travel system and will include the Party Finder. A test will be conducted in the Japanese version before a wider rollout to the United States, Europe, and China.
8.0 FFXIV Gets Character Creation Changes, Seasons, Armoury Update
During Final Fantasy XIV's US Fan Fest 2026, Naoki Yoshida announced significant updates for version 8.0, including a shift from daily to weekly activity systems, an Armoury system update, character action skins, and expanded character creation options. These changes aim to reduce grind and improve player convenience, with the new season system grouping patches together without additional cost.
Square Enix Cafes Set to Open in Los Angeles and Shinjuku
Square Enix announced the upcoming opening of officially licensed cafes in Los Angeles, California, and Shinjuku, Japan. Both locations are scheduled to open this spring, marking the first international expansion of the company's themed cafe concept.
FFXIV Evercold Concept Art for Characters, Towns, Locations Shared
During the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 US keynote, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida shared concept art for the upcoming Evercold expansion. The art showcased characters, towns, and locations within the expansion's new region, the Fourth Reflection of Hydaelyn, which is covered in ice and inhabited by gigantic arcane entities. The expansion is set to debut in January 2027 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes Now Available
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, a standalone VR experience from ICONIK and Bandai Namco, is now available for PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR. This new entry expands the series' lore by delving into Dark Six's perspective, introducing new threats, puzzles, and characters. The game aims to provide the most immersive entry in the Little Nightmares series to date.
Square Enix Cafe & Shop Locations Opening in Los Angeles and Shinjuku
Square Enix is opening permanent cafe and shop locations in Los Angeles and Shinjuku, Tokyo, both scheduled for Spring 2026. The Los Angeles location will be the first official U.S. Square Enix cafe with a full menu, while the Shinjuku location will also offer themed food, drinks, and merchandise.
New Final Fantasy XIV Expansion Called Evercold
During the 2026 Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida announced the next expansion, Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, which will launch in January 2027 as the first part of the Godless Realms saga. The MMORPG addition introduces a frozen land and a new narrative where the Warrior of Light arrives to change everything. The previous expansion, Dawntrail, was released in July 2024.
Final Fantasy 14 Evercold is the MMO's next big expansion, and it's coming early next year
Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, the next major expansion for the MMORPG, set to release in January 2027. Directed by Naoki Yoshida, this expansion follows Dawntrail and aims to revitalize the game with a gripping story and improvements, addressing player feedback after Dawntrail's mixed reception.
Tekken players have spent years asking for FF7's Tifa only for rumours to suggest she's been poached by the…
Rumors suggest that Tifa Lockhart, a popular character from Final Fantasy 7, may be added to Street Fighter 6 instead of Tekken 8. Tekken players have long requested Tifa as a playable character, and the appearance of Final Fantasy 16's Clive Rosfield in Tekken 8 has fueled speculation. While unconfirmed, the possibility of Tifa joining Capcom's fighting game has caused a stir in the fighting game community.
SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop Coming to LA This Spring
SQUARE ENIX is opening permanent "SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop" locations in Los Angeles and Shinjuku this spring. These establishments will feature menu items inspired by various SQUARE ENIX intellectual properties and sell official merchandise. The Los Angeles location is operated by J-Pop Culture Cafe Inc., while the Shinjuku location is run by NEWTON CORPORATION.
Square Enix to open permanent cafe locations in Tokyo and Los Angeles — MP3s & NPCs
Square Enix is launching permanent cafe and shop locations in Los Angeles and Shinjuku, Tokyo, in Spring 2026. These venues will offer menu items inspired by Square Enix intellectual properties and official merchandise. The company also announced The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and is working on Dragon Quest XII and Kingdom Hearts IV.
Final Fantasy 14 Is Coming To Switch 2, But With An Annoying Caveat
Final Fantasy XIV is confirmed to be launching on the Nintendo Switch 2 in August, but will require a separate subscription distinct from PC, Xbox, and PlayStation versions. While not needing a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, players will receive discounts on the separate Switch 2 subscription if they already subscribe on other platforms. The game's next expansion, Evercold, is slated for a January 2027 release.
Final Fantasy 14's patch notes sneak-peek is Square Enix's classic formula of exciting quality-of-life changes…
Square Enix has provided a sneak peek at the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5, highlighting significant quality-of-life improvements. Key changes include increased furniture limits for player housing and a consolidation of dyes to reduce inventory clutter. The patch also introduces new features like cross-character hotbar sharing and adjustments to PvP modes.
There's now a Wordle-like for Final Fantasy 14 players and it's putting my raid-addled mind to the test
A new Wordle-like logic puzzle game called Clock Spots has been created for Final Fantasy 14 players, testing their knowledge of the MMORPG's mechanics and lore. The daily puzzles are themed with difficulty levels mirroring in-game content like Savage and Ultimate raids.
Square Enix Announces Two New Cafes Opening In US and Japan
Square Enix is opening two new themed cafes and shops in Los Angeles, California, and Shinjuku, Tokyo. These locations will offer menu items inspired by various Square Enix game IPs and sell official merchandise. This expansion into themed entertainment follows similar ventures by companies like Nintendo with its official stores and cafes.
Final Fantasy XIV posts the preliminary patch notes for next week’s 7.5 Trail to the Heavens
Square Enix has released preliminary patch notes for Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming update, patch 7.5: Trail to the Heavens. The update will include new story quests, PvP content, a new dungeon, trials, and raids, along with additional features like more dye channels and increased housing decor limits. Details regarding the Beastmaster limited job are notably absent, suggesting its release will be post-7.5.
Square Enix to Open Permanent Cafes in Los Angeles and Tokyo in Spring 2026
Square Enix will open permanent themed cafes in Los Angeles and Tokyo in Spring 2026, featuring menu items and merchandise inspired by its intellectual properties. This marks the company's first permanent cafe location in the United States. The announcement was made alongside Square Enix being recognized as the highest-ranked publisher of 2025.
SQUARE ENIX TO OPEN PERMANENT CAFE & SHOP LOCATIONS IN LOS ANGELES AND SHINJUKU, TOKYO
SQUARE ENIX will open permanent cafe and merchandise shop locations in Los Angeles and Shinjuku, Tokyo, in Spring 2026. These locations will feature menu items inspired by various SQUARE ENIX intellectual properties and sell official merchandise, marking the first official SQUARE ENIX cafe in the U.S.
Dissidia Duellum Adds Clive Rosfield in New Post-Launch Trailer
Square Enix has released a new trailer for Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, showcasing Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy XVI as a new playable character. The trailer highlights Clive's design and combat abilities in the 3v3 team-based boss battle game, which is available on iOS and Android.