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SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES NEW GAMES AND TRAILERS DURING THE LATEST NINTENDO DIRECT SHOWCASE

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Revealed, as well as New Trailers for FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles and DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake

LOS ANGELES (July 31, 2025) – During today’s Nintendo Switch 2 global showcase, SQUARE ENIX announced a Nintendo Switch 2 version of last year’s critically acclaimed RPG Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven and revealed new trailers for upcoming games FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles and DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake. In addition to Nintendo Switch 2, all three games will also be available for multiple platforms.
 
More information on all three titles can be found on the Square Enix Blog here.
 


Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
A Nintendo Switch 2 version of Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, the full 3D remake of the hit 1993 RPG that received critical acclaim upon its initial release last year, is now available for purchase. With faster loading times, improved visuals and a smoother gameplay experience, players can embark on an epic standalone adventure that will span multiple generations as they build and protect their empire while contending with the fearsome Seven Heroes in snappy yet strategic turn-based battles. Players who own the Nintendo Switch version of this title can purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack to experience this upgraded version.
 
Watch the Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Launch Trailer here: https://youtu.be/s--NoNVNshQ
 
In Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, experience a generation-spanning adventure to expand your empire while fending off the threat of the Seven Heroes. With the Free-Form Scenario system, your choices will impact the story’s development, including who inherits the imperial throne with each successive generation. Developed by the team behind the 2020 Trials of Mana remake, this ground-up remake and standalone story features modern visuals, reworked strategic gameplay and various other enhancements that will delight longtime SaGa fans and newcomers alike, including the ability to switch between the classic soundtrack and a newly rearranged version, plus three difficulty modes that can be adjusted at any point. A free demo with transferable data is also available.
 
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC via Steam®
Developer: SQUARE ENIX, Co., LTD / xeen Inc.
ESRB: T (Teen)
Available: Now
 


FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
Step into the story of ambition, betrayal, and honor that defined a generation as a brand-new story trailer for the legendary tactical RPG, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles was released today. The trailer gives players a glimpse into the timeless tale of two childhood friends who find themselves on opposing sides of a war brewing within the Kingdom of Ivalice — a medieval world steeped in political conflict.
 
Watch the FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles Story trailer here: https://youtu.be/N6wAVOtgs-A
 
During today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, major enhancement features to the game were revealed including the expanded dialogue, allowing players to be more deeply immersed in the story of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles.
 
To preorder the game on Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch, please click here: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/final-fantasy-tactics-the-ivalice-chronicles-switch/
Fans can also preorder the game on the PlayStation, Xbox platforms and pre-purchase on PC via Steam.
 
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Steam Deck
Developer: SQUARE ENIX, Co., LTD
ESRB: T (Teen)
Available: Sept. 30, 2025


DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
The new trailer for DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, which released exclusively in the Nintendo Direct in Japan, revealed exciting new details about the games, including the addition of Princess of Cannock as a playable character in DRAGON QUEST II. The Princess of Cannock is the sister of the Prince of Cannock, one of the other playable party members, and brings her feisty and brave-hearted spirit to the world-spanning adventure. She was a featured character in the original version of DRAGON QUEST II, but this remake is the first time she is a playable party member.
 


Watch the latest gameplay trailer for DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake here: https://youtu.be/wppdpj9aTYA
 
To download all the new screenshots and view additional details about the game, click here.
 
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake combines full remakes of DRAGON QUEST I and DRAGON QUEST II, which chronologically take place after DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, which launched in November 2024. Players can experience the dramatic and satisfying conclusion to the “Erdrick Trilogy” in these two timeless adventures, brought to new life in the beloved HD-2D graphical style with never-before-seen story content and gameplay updates. In addition to beautiful HD-2D graphics, a refined battle system, numerous quality-of-life updates and major story additions, both remakes will feature a variety of new content. 
 
The digital-only DRAGON QUEST HD-2D Erdrick Trilogy Collection, which combines DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake and DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, will also launch for the same platforms on Oct. 30.
 
Pre-orders for DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake are now available* on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam.
 
* Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch digital pre-orders will begin at a later date.
 
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on Windows
Developer: ARTDINK & SQUARE ENIX Team Asano
ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10+)
Available: Oct. 30, 2025
 
These announcements were made alongside two new game reveals from SQUARE ENIX’s internal studio at Team Asano: OCTOPATH TRAVLER 0 and The Adventures of Elliot – The Millennium Tales. For more information on these announcements, visit: https://press.na.square-enix.com/SQUARE-ENIX-ANNOUNCES-OCTOPATH-TRAVELER-0-AND-THE-ADVENTURES-OF-ELLIOT
 
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About DRAGON QUEST
DRAGON QUEST is a legendary series of role-playing games created by Yuji Horii and beloved by millions both in Japan and around the world. The first DRAGON QUEST was released in 1986, and the game made its US debut in 1989 as DRAGON WARRIOR. The critically acclaimed series has shipped more than 94 million units worldwide, spanning 11 main series titles, many spin-off games, as well as films, anime, novels, manga, merchandise and more. Celebrating its 38th anniversary this year, the wildly popular DRAGON QUEST franchise holds various Guinness World Records including “Longest-Running Japanese RPG Series.”
 
The visionaries behind the series, Creator and Game Designer Yuji Horii, Character Designer Akira Toriyama (creator of Dragon Ball) and composer Koichi Sugiyama, have long enchanted newcomers and long-time fans alike, with each new entry in the franchise comprising charming visuals, enthralling storylines, and captivating music. The latest instalment, DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of An Elusive Age, was released to much critical acclaim, winning the Metacritic Must-Play game award and becoming Metacritic’s “#2 Best Switch Game of 2019” and “#3 Best PS4 Game of 2020.” It has shipped nearly 8.5 million units globally to date.
 
About FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
Since its original release in 1997, the award-winning FINAL FANTASY TACTICS has sold millions of copies worldwide and is a legendary title in the tactical RPG genre. Faithfully brought to modern platforms by a team composed of both original development members who worked on the 1997 title along with new faces, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles recreates the 1997 release for old and new fans alike, releasing on all major platforms on September 30, 2025.
 
About the SaGa Series
SaGa is a series of revolutionary role-playing games (RPG), created by legendary game developer Akitoshi Kawazu (FINAL FANTASY, FINAL FANTASY II, SaGa Frontier). Since THE FINAL FANTASY LEGEND was released in 1990 for the Game Boy, the series has expanded with several additional entries across numerous platforms. Other SaGa franchise regulars include illustrator Tomomi Kobayashi, who has given the series its own unique style, and composer Kenji Ito (Mana series). Although the SaGa franchise shares its roots with FINAL FANTASY, the SaGa series has always incorporated revolutionary and challenging gameplay mechanics, such as player choice, branching storylines and implementing characters with wildly different playstyles, setting it apart from other JRPG series. A full HD-remake of Romancing SaGa 2, the hit RPG that sold more than 1 million copies upon its 1993 release in Japan, is now available for Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4 and PC via Steam.
 
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 203 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 94 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
  
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