Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World is the latest in the spinoff series that has players befriending and raising monster buddies from the Dragon Quest series. This time around, you'll play as young Bianca and Nera, characters from Dragon Quest V. The pair venture to the Witherwood in search of fabled "Leaves of Life" to aid their ailing fathers. They are guided by two strange creatures named Fluffy and Fizzy to the wood where the leaves are said to grow. They learn that the Witherwood is a vast place home to a variety of monsters, for which Bianca and Nera are given special powers to befriend them. There are over 500 monsters in total to find, and you may have up to four in your party at any given time. Bianca and Nera will issue commands in battle, and by fighting off enemy monsters, your trainees will gain experience points, levels and new abilities. Two monsters can also be synthesized together to create a new, more powerful one—and there are also brand-new monsters in The Withered World to encounter. Square Enix shares new information below. You can also check out the reveal trailer from this week's Nintendo Direct presentation over here. Dragon Quest Monsters

Final Fantasy XI‘s June 2026 update is available now, and with it updates to Limbus and Ambuscade are live. Here's a short summary of what's new: LimbusLimbus updates will be completed with the June 2026 patch, adding new notorious monsters and newly-designed equipment. There are even two new music tracks that can be encountered in Limbus.The new notorious monsters will serve as the endgame for both Temenos and Apollyon and "were selected based on an ancient system that used adventurer data collected within Limbus to come up with your natural nemeses." Should you defeat these notorious monsters, the treasure chests within Limbus will now provide new materials that can be used to forge special equipment. AmbuscadeMay's update increased the amount of hallmarks and badges of gallantry players can obtain in this content and a Trust Primer that can be exchanged for 100 points. While they can be updated outside of Ambuscade, the team says that it's very useful to acquire by taking on Ambuscade challenges. The team has also made it easier to obtain and reforge Ambuscade equipment This months enemies are Sahagin (Vol. 1/Item Level 119+) and Hecteyes (Vol. 2/Item Level 109+). Against the Sahagin, you will need to defeat the Bozzetto Songstress

Square Enix shared a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV at today's Nintendo Direct presentation that shows more about the game's realistic Quadratum world and the characters, both familiar and not, that Sora will encounter therein. According to the company, Sora will "once again journey to various worlds, where new figures cross his path and new powers awaken in this next chapter." We also learn that the Nintendo Switch 2 version will release alongside the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC versions of the game. Check out the new trailer and screenshots below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr2Sdc6iAhU Screenshots

Square Enix has announced that Kingdom Hearts Collection I~III will be coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the Microsoft Store—as well as a natively-running version for Nintendo Switch 2—on October 8, 2026. This collection is now available on Steam or the Epic Store. Those who purchased the cloud version on Nintendo Switch will be able to transfer their save data to the Nintendo Switch 2 native client. The collection includes: • Kingdom Hearts HD I.5 + II.5 ReMix • Kingdom Hearts HD II.8 Final Chapter Prologue • Kingdom Hearts III + ReMind DLC Furthermore, a free demo of Kingdom Hearts III + ReMind will be available later today. Check out the trailer and screenshots below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldMqRmTwy80 Screenshots

Today, we get a look at Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World, a new entry in the Dragon Quest Monsters franchise where players can collect and raise Dragon Quest series monsters. This title features young Bianca and Nera from Dragon Quest V as "dual protagonists" and their journey to "bring the world of Witherwood back to life" according to publisher Square Enix. There will be more than 500 monsters to collect, including brand-new ones. The game will release December 3, 2026 for Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam or Windows. Catch the trailer and new screenshots below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsmv5am_iOE Screenshots

Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy Resonance, a new turn-based HD-2D RPG that will launch on October 22, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The company explains that it is the "first HD-2D game in the Final Fantasy series" and is a "celebration of modern Final Fantasy that evokes the beloved titles of yesteryear. Those who've played the now-closed smartphone title Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, you'll recognize the world and cast of characters from that game. "Far from a direct port, it has been rebuilt as a full-fledged console-quality RPG experience" Square Enix goes on to say. Recently, Octopath Traveler 0 was released as a similar console-style re-imagining of Octopath Traveler Champions of the Continent. The story content will include the first arc of the mobile game. Square Enix shares the following: Premise What if Final Fantasy had continued to push the limits of pixel art? Building on this concept, the game presents a tale of crystals brought to life in high-definition pixel art in the HD-2D style, alongside a gameplay system that captures the classic charm of Final Fantasy, complemented by a beautiful soundtrack. Based on the first season of the mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, the console version

Square Enix will launch Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23, 2026. Previously released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3/4/Vita, Xbox One, and Windows PC, the compilation includes both original PlayStation 2 titles in a new HD presentation. The remaster includes an arranged soundtrack, International content that didn't previously release overseas, and the Will audio drama that takes place after both games. Recently Square Enix is celebrating Final Fantasy X's 25th anniversary with a slew of new merchandise, including new arrangement soundtracks, art books and plushes. Catch the trailer and new screenshots below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9PJq4eOhlA Screenshots

At this year's Summer Games Fest, director Naoki Hamaguchi took to the stage to announce Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy. In this game, Cloud and company take to the skies in the Highwind airship, skydiving from great heights to the ground below. Joining the party as playable characters are Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind. The former can shoot objects from afar and can transform into beasts. Cid can use his spear and attack enemies on ground or in the air. The game will continue the battle system established in Remake and Rebirth and includes a new "FITS" system that will allow players engage with a job system that changes the character's appearance. In the gameplay and cinematics, we see that Meteor has been summoned and the Weapons have awakened. Cloud and his friends must find their resolve for the final battle that awaits them. Catch the trailer below. Final Fantasy VII Revelation releases on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam or Epic. Story A meteor mars the sky, monstrous planetary guardians wreak havoc across the globe, and the fires of war rage. As the world teeters on the brink of

After getting a hands on preview of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on the Switch 2 a few months ago, I knew I wanted to dive into the full experience to really put it through its paces. If you’re like me, you might have reservations on how well the second installment of the Remake trilogy would perform on a handheld console. After all, the start of the game takes us out of the familiar Midgar out into the vast world of Gaia. One of the first things you’ll notice is that the game is locked to 30 FPS. Striving to keep a solid frame rate throughout, balancing graphical fidelity with fluidity. The game manages to keep most of its graphical flair without sacrificing too much of its artistic vision. The in-game cinematic cutscenes feel like they keep up with their other console and PC counterparts despite the hardware differences, albeit with minor noticeable details around places like hair. Despite this, the game still delivers on its high octane action sequences blended seamlessly into battle sequences that really immerse you into the experience. The combat encounters themselves feel smooth and I haven’t really noticed any major hiccups. Where you’ll likely see a difference is

Tomorrow, an update following the fifth major Final Fantasy XIV update to follow the Dawntrail expansion will be live. Patch 7.51 will kick off the world first race to clear the newest "Ultimate" level trial: Dancing Mad (Ultimate). The hardest battle content the game has to offer will be a rematch with Kefka Palazzo of Final Fantasy VI fame, who previously appeared in the Omega series raid back in 2017's Stormblood expansion. Players will also be able to upgrade their cosmic tools to their final form by adventuring to a new cosmic exploration destination: Auxesia. This distant planet is green with forests and the promise of finding another civilization awaits. A new custom deliveries client, Tiisol Jaa, has been added where players will assist the taqueria owner in establishing a second location (and earn rewards in weekly quests). For a closer look at the patch content, we've collected pre-release screenshots and descriptions here. To unlock the new content and features in Patch 7.51, consult our tables below: Patch 7.51 Unlock Guide Content:Quest Name:NPC/Method:Quest/Role Requirements:Cosmic ExplorationAuxesiaThe Forests of ParadiseSearchingwayOizysX: 17.2, Y: 22.8• Complete cosmic exploration quest Memory's Orbit • Level 10 Disciple of the Land/HandCustom DeliveriesAunt Tii's TacosTaco TimeHhukiTuliyollalX: 13.7, Y: 12.1• Complete main scenario through