Square Enix shows HD2D trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance

Square Enix has released a new trailer for its upcoming role-playing game, Final Fantasy Resonance, showcasing its detailed HD2D art style and classic turn-based combat ahead of its scheduled release on October 22, 2026. The trailer, published on July 15, provides nearly three minutes of combined cinematic and gameplay footage for the title, which will launch on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

The trailer highlights the game's visual presentation, which utilizes a blend of 2D character sprites and 3D backgrounds, a style popularized by Square Enix's Octopath Traveler. The footage shows dynamic camera work, detailed sprite animation for characters and monsters, and environments ranging from the steelforged city of Dilmagia to the crystalline capital of Olderion. Accompanying the visuals is a musical score that includes a heavy rendition of the classic Final Fantasy battle theme.

Beyond its aesthetics, the trailer reveals several key gameplay systems. Final Fantasy Resonance marks a return to turn-based, party-based combat for the mainline franchise. A central mechanic is the "Visions" system, which allows...