How do Duellum battles flow? 1️⃣ Hunt monsters near a crystal to purify it & gain lots of Bravery. 2️⃣ Defeat opponents to steal their Bravery. 3️⃣ At max Bravery (9999), unleash a Brave Burst. 4️⃣ Use powerful abilities to deal massive damage to a boss. 🎞️: DDFF_JP More: novacrystallis.com/2025/10/diss...

Update: the video is available again to view!

Matt's 'Desperado Style' outfit available for a limited time in Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis. More about the game's most recent update here: novacrystallis.com/2025/10/fina...

All Saints' Wake seasonal event returns in Final Fantasy XIV on October 17 until November 4, 2025:

Via @automaton-media.com, composer Uematsu: “I’ve never used AI & probably never will. I think it still feels more rewarding to go through the hardships of creating something myself. When you listen to music, the fun is also in discovering the background of the person who created it, right?" More:

Letter from the Producer Live #89 will air on Friday, October 31, 2025 @ 4:00am Pacific. This will be the first of a two-part preview for Patch 7.4. More about the most recent content patch (7.35) here: novacrystallis.com/2025/10/wher...

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis illustration by Lisa Fujise commemorating the conclusion of 'The First Soldier - Episode II' scenario. More about the new chapters here: novacrystallis.com/2025/10/fina...

'Edge of Existence' (Kingdom Hearts series) from the upcoming 'Piano Fantasies - music from Square Enix' album & concert. Performed by pianist Mischa Cheung:

Octopath Traveler 0 details more traveler companions, monster arena, and museum:

Audio sample from Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy — an arrangement of 'Battle 1' from Final Fantasy I:

Octopath Traveler 0 details more traveler companions, monster arena, and museum:

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Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles dir. Kazutoyo Maehiro & co-dir. Ayako Yokoyama take Q&A in a new video from Square Enix:

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy announced for 2026 release on iOS/Android, closed beta to be held in November. novacrystallis.com/2025/10/diss...

Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy announced for 2026 release on iOS/Android, closed beta to be held in November. novacrystallis.com/2025/10/diss...

Video premieres in five minutes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLM7...

Sample images from the 2026 Final Fantasy XIV calendar - illustrations by Yusuke Mogi:

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis next story updates "The Supreme Trial" and "Masamune" arrive October 15, 2025:

Square Enix teases 'a new Dissidia Final Fantasy title' for iOS/Android. More information to be revealed October 14, 2025: novacrystallis.com/2025/10/squa...

Audio sample of 'Summoned Beast Battle FFRK Ver. arrange from FFX Ver.4' in the Japanese client of Final Fantasy Record Keeper:

In this gameplay snippet from Octopath Traveler 0, Ludo uses his Ultimate Technique, 'Enervating Thrust', which "deals polearm damage to a foe. If broken, lower Shield Points of target by 1 upon recovery." More on Octopath Traveler 0: novacrystallis.com/2025/09/octo...

Name: Ludo Job: Merchant Voice: Yung-I Chang "A renowned merchant in Sunshade. Though many make light of him due to his youthful appearance, his business acumen is not to be underestimated. With his calm judgment and keen eye, he never misses even the smallest business opportunity."

Lucia's 'Desperado Chic' outfit available for a limited time in Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis. More on the latest story update that arrived earlier this month: novacrystallis.com/2025/09/fina... Trailer:

While Square Enix is supporting the Switch & Switch 2 with many games, the inconsistency with which games offer upgrades & save transfer is disappointing. We take a look at the publisher's current & upcoming cross generation releases & what features are supported: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1865...

All Saints' Wake seasonal event returns in Final Fantasy XIV on October 17 until November 4, 2025:

Final Fantasy XI October 2025 update revises Seekers of Adoulin content and Limbus rewards:

Bravely Default 13th Anniversary illustration by Rika Okazaki:

(Looks like the video was made private. 👀)

In this gameplay snippet from Octopath Traveler 0, Viator uses his Ultimate Technique: 'Fluid Stance' to "deal damage with equipped weapon 2 time(s) when evading or parrying attacks." More about Octopath Traveler 0: novacrystallis.com/2025/09/octo...

Name: Viator Job: Warrior Voice: Griffin Puatu (EN) "A warrior with a genteel demeanor. He is the son of a swordplay instructor and is searching for a certain sword, following a tradition passed down through his family for generations."

Xande (Final Fantasy III) illustrated by Yukihiro Kajimoto for the 'Journey of Discovery' FFTCG booster set releasing November 14, 2025.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade compares the PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC versions:

Drawn back to the First, the Warrior of Light is reunited with the faerie king Feo Ul. They beckon the adventurer to enter the Pilgrim's Traverse, where the mysteries surrounding the Church of the First Light abound... More on Final Fantasy XIV 7.35: novacrystallis.com/2025/10/wher... Watch:

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake reveals DQI's new story additions:

Final Fantasy VII & VIII, IX and Remake series titles get new physical release in December:

When the Warrior of Light is petitioned by a felyne who found themselves transported to Tural, they are soon brought face to face with Guardian Arkveld, the feared "White Wraith". More on Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.35, which released Tuesday: novacrystallis.com/2025/10/wher... Watch:

FFXVI loc. dir. M-C. Koji Fox, voice dir. Morgan Rushton/Oli Chance, and voice actors Ben Starr (Clive), Stewart Clarke (Dion) & Christopher York (Gav) spend an hour talking about the creation of lore book 'Logos: The World of Final Fantasy XVI':

Where to unlock content and features in Final Fantasy XIV 7.35:

Where to unlock content and features in Final Fantasy XIV 7.35:

Announcement: We will be covering the Pilgrim's Traverse World Race for both the first Solo Achievement and first team clear of Q40! While doing so, we will continue to raise money for @gamesforlove.bsky.social Join us next week for our first time covering a Deep Dungeon race!

Final Fantasy XIV will undergo maintenance from 9:00pm Pacific tonight to 3:00am Pacific tomorrow morning to implement Patch 7.35. Newly added will be the 4th Deep Dungeon 'Pilgrim's Traverse', Monster Hunter Wilds collaboration, & more. More on 7.35 content: novacrystallis.com/2025/10/fina...

Kingsglaive Final Fantasy XV dir. Takeshi Nozue & prod. Kosei Ito join a panel discussing secrets behind the film's creation at MACHI★ASOBI's Shinmachibashi East Park Stage in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture on October 19, 2025. www.machiasobi.com

The 'Dreamlike Oceans' 124-card booster set for the FFTCG has a tentative release date of March 27, 2026. SQEX shares a preview of the new illustrations on the cards therein. Incl: Garnet [FF9] (Reo Obata) Lumina [LR13] (Toshitaka Matsuda) Cloud [FF7AC] (Gen Kobayashi) Cecil [FF4] (Rina Yoshiura)

During the FFTCG L3 Championship broadcast, a look at new cards in the 'Journey of Discovery' booster pack, including: Terra [FFVI] (illus. Fumio Minagawa) Firion [FFII] (illus. Toshiyuki Itahana) Adel [FFVIII] (illus. Gen Kobayashi) You can catch the VOD here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmkW...

FFT (1997) dir. Yasumi Matsuno shares early dev. sketches of Marach Galthena. For TIC (2025), Matsuno says they gave directions to v. actor Sho Sudo to portray him as a character supporting Ramza, like Mustadio, as a best friend—even if that friendship is not directly depicted. x.com/YasumiMatsun...