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FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is Square Enix's HD-2D turn-based RPG, out October 22, 2026. This wiki covers when it launches, which version to buy, the free demo, how fights work and who is actually in your party — and it tells you whether each answer comes from Square Enix or from players who tested it.
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When does it come out?
October 22 on consoles and in North America; the Japanese notice lists Steam as October 23.
Read moreWhich edition is worth it?
What each edition adds, and whether the two Switch versions can share saves.
Read moreWhat is in the free demo?
Chapter 1, save carry-over, and the five Visions you can pick up while you're there.
Read moreHow do battles actually work?
Read the turn order first, then break the enemy's stagger gauge.
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combat
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Vision Awakening: Tablet Shards and Magicite
Collect Tablet Shards, hand them to the princess at Oblivion Palace for Magicite, then spend it to awaken a Vision. What you get and who to upgrade first.
characters
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Bosses & Enemies: What the Demo Throws at You
Square Enix promoted Gilgamesh with his own video but published no enemy list or stats. Here are the demo fights players recorded, and what is still unverified.
combat
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Combat: Turn Order, Stagger, Jobs and Escaping
How a turn actually plays out: read the timeline, break the enemy stagger gauge, then spend the free turn. Plus what the job system covers and how escapes work.
combat
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Espers: Allies That Fight for Three Turns
Espers are summoned units that fight for three turns, fire a finisher and leave. They are a different system from equipped Visions. Full roster is unpublished.
characters
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Characters and Visions: The Full 26 Roster
Your party is Rain, Lasswell and Fina; the legacy heroes arrive as Visions, and Square Enix has revealed 26 of them. The roster and official videos.
mods
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Mods: What FFR Vision Studio Does and Its Risks
The community tool FFR Vision Studio imports Brave Exvius units into the Steam demo. What it does, what the author says is unfinished, and what to check first.
Release & Buying
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FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Price & Editions: Which One to Buy
US$49.99 standard, US$59.99 Deluxe, US$209.99 Collector's; Japanese tax-included ¥7,678 / ¥9,878 / ¥25,500. What the extra money buys and how to check.
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Release Date: Out Since October 22
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE released on October 22, 2026 and is out now. Why the Japanese notice listed Steam a day later, and what the stores show today.
Platforms & Demo
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FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Demo: How Far It Goes and Save Carry-Over
The free demo covers the opening through Chapter 1, officially 3–5 hours, and the save carries into the full game. Plus the 5 Visions and rare drops players found.
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Platforms & Demo: Which Version to Buy
The game is on Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Windows PC. The two Switch versions share no saves and have no upgrade path.
Combat & Growth
View allFINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Vision Awakening: Tablet Shards and Magicite
Collect Tablet Shards, hand them to the princess at Oblivion Palace for Magicite, then spend it to awaken a Vision. What you get and who to upgrade first.
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Combat: Turn Order, Stagger, Jobs and Escaping
How a turn actually plays out: read the timeline, break the enemy stagger gauge, then spend the free turn. Plus what the job system covers and how escapes work.
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Espers: Allies That Fight for Three Turns
Espers are summoned units that fight for three turns, fire a finisher and leave. They are a different system from equipped Visions. Full roster is unpublished.
Characters & Foes
View allFINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Bosses & Enemies: What the Demo Throws at You
Square Enix promoted Gilgamesh with his own video but published no enemy list or stats. Here are the demo fights players recorded, and what is still unverified.
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE Characters and Visions: The Full 26 Roster
Your party is Rain, Lasswell and Fina; the legacy heroes arrive as Visions, and Square Enix has revealed 26 of them. The roster and official videos.
Mods & Tools
View allFINAL FANTASY RESONANCE FAQ
Short answers first — open one for the evidence and the limits.
When does the game come out?
October 22, 2026 on consoles and in the North American notice; the Japanese notice lists Steam as October 23.
See the datesCan the Switch version upgrade to Switch 2?
Nintendo's page says there is no upgrade path, and the two versions cannot share saves.
See the limitsIs it turn-based? Is it a gacha?
It is turn-based command combat, and a buy-once single-player game — no gacha, no stamina.
See combatIs Cloud in your party?
Square Enix presents him as a Vision, and Visions are equipment rather than party members.
See the rosterIs the free demo worth playing first?
Yes: it covers Chapter 1, the save carries into the full game, and you can pick up five Visions.
See the demoEvery answer shows where it came from
Store listings and the full playable roster can still change before launch, so check the official pages again before you buy or start playing.