To celebrate the 29th anniversary of Final Fantasy VII, we spoke to Shinra Archeology Department to discuss the FF7 retranslation mod, Square Enix's preservation efforts, coffee, and more. Stay tuned for the second part of our celebration in the near future: www.rpgsite.net/interview/19...

'DRAGON QUEST I&II/III ART WORKS The Art of Alefgard [HD-2D version]' art book will release February 26, 2026 in Japan according to the Square Enix Online Store. It will retail for ¥2,640 (incl. tax): Store listing: store.jp.square-enix.com/item/9784301...

Sample of 'Sunrise — FFRK Ver. arrange from FFXIV' from the Japanese client of Final Fantasy Record Keeper. 🎞️ SQEX

Sample of "Flash (Final Fantasy XIII)" from 'Pianoschlacht IV Live Recording' album releasing February 4, 2026 via MONOMUSIK. monomusik-shop.com?pid=189957413 Benyamin Nuss (piano) Koichiro Muroya (violin) Takahiro Yuki (cello) 🎞️ MONOMUSIK

Clive Rosfield (Final Fantasy XVI) for the 'Gunslinger in the Abyss' set in the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game. Illustration by Kazuya Takahashi.

Final Fantasy & Dragon Quest series February 2026 calendars shared by Square Enix: Final Fantasy series (illus.: Sari Takahashi) Dragon Quest series (illus.: uncredited)

Final Fantasy VII creative director Tetsuya Nomura shares -very- early concept art of the game's development and an anniversary message:

Sample of 'The Price of Freedom~The Summoned FFRK Ver. arrange from FFVII' (Crisis Core) for Final Fantasy Record Keeper: 🎞️ SQEX

'Not Afraid' from the "Final Fantasy XIV Dark Decades Tour BUDOKAN" Blu-ray to release in April 2026 taken from the September 2025 tour. Details: novacrystallis.com/2026/01/fina...

'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Original Soundtrack' now available on select streaming services. List of providers: sqex.lnk.to/iPaNDZTw

'The Darkness of Eternity' from "Midnight Jazz: Final Fantasy IX" arrangement album, set for release in March 2026. Details: novacrystallis.com/2026/01/midn...

Final Fantasy VII 29th Anniv. Music Special Live Stream via: Square Enix Music Start: Jan. 29 @ 7:00pm (PST) Stop: Feb. 2 ~4:00am (PST)

Final Fantasy XI's "Play On in 2026!" Equipment Upgrade Campaign will run from February 12 to March 3, 2026. Select game content will be easier to play and various campaigns will have increased rewards. Details: www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/f... 🖼️ SQEX

Vincent's 'Auditing Uniform' gear available in Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis for a limited time. More on the Dirge of Cerberus event 'Arising Crisis' here: novacrystallis.com/2026/01/dirg...

Help @minnmax.com & @giantbomb.bsky.social raise $50k for an ICE Out charity stream set to begin at beginning at 5:00pm Central Donate here: www.givemn.org/story/qexfdf

Help @minnmax.com & @giantbomb.bsky.social raise $50k for an ICE Out charity stream set to begin at beginning at 5:00pm Central Donate here: www.givemn.org/story/qexfdf

Final Fantasy VII 29th Anniv. Music Special Live Stream via: Square Enix Music Start: Jan. 29 @ 7:00pm (PST) Stop: Feb. 2 ~4:00am (PST)

Yuji Horii and Yoshinori Kitase discuss developing the original Dragon Quest VII and Final Fantasy VII as well as their respective remakes, including appearances by Takeshi Ichikawa (DQVIIR prod.) and Naoki Hamaguchi (FFVIIR series dir.) [Subtitles can be enabled.]

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined highlights its opening act:

Square Enix will be replacing the Steam version of Final Fantasy VII with a new client, retiring the current version as the "2013 Edition". They state the new client will come at "no additional cost" to those who have purchased the current version:

Illustration shared by the Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis team for the new Dirge of Cerberus event, available today. Details: novacrystallis.com/2026/01/dirg...

Happy to have another excuse to write about Final Fantasy 11, which recently broke in the exact right way to force its Games Masters into doing something extremely funny:

Sample of 'Bee My Honey' (Final Fantasy XIV) vocal cover from the upcoming 'Square Enix Vocal Covers Timeless Classics Vol. 2' album releasing February 18, 2026 in Japan and March 2026 in NA/EU. Details: novacrystallis.com/2026/01/squa... 🎞️ SQEX (sem_sep)

'Horrible Shadow' piano cover from: Romancing SaGa via: Square Enix Music Composed by: Kenji Ito Arranged by: Ryu Kawamura Performed by: • Ryu Kawamura [Double bass] • Yui Morishita [Piano] • Ryota Kikuchi [Piano] Recorded＆Mixed by: Takeshi Muramatsu (Octavia Records Inc.)

Killer Inn early access scheduled for February 12, 2026 on Steam:

Valentione's Day seasonal event returns to Final Fantasy XIV from February 2 to February 16, 2026:

We've added quest locations to unlock new Phantom Weapon upgrades & the new Cosmic Exploration destination "Oizys" to our post here:

Final Fantasy XIV 7.41 Patch Notes: na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/to...

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined video digest highlights the main and supporting cast:

'Final Fantasy IX House Grooves' arrangement album will release March 25, 2026 in Japan and April 2026 in North America and Europe. Details:

Maintenance for Final Fantasy XIV has begun to implement Patch 7.41 and is scheduled to lift at 2:00am Pacific on January 27, 2026. More on what will be added:

Romancing SaGa 34th Anniv. Music Special Live Steam via Square Enix Music Start: Jan. 26th 7:00 PM (PST) Stop: around Jan. 28th 3:50 AM (PST)

Dirge of Cerberus event "Arising Crisis" coming to Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis on January 28, 2026:

Final Fantasy XIV 7.41 arrives Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Square Enix shares an updated preview today with more on the next Cosmic Exploration destination and further Phantom weapon/Cosmic tool upgrades:

Dragon Warrior (NES - 1989)

Dirge of Cerberus event "Arising Crisis" coming to Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis on January 28, 2026:

Via @rpgsite.net DQVII Reimagined prod. Takeshi Ichikawa on a battle system change from round-based turns to individual turns: "by doing this turn-based format, it gives the players more leeway to adapt and strategize based on the situation of that battle." More on Reimagined's changes:

Queen (Final Fantasy Type-0) illustration by Toshitaka Matsuda for the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game [Hidden Trials set] shared for her January 24th birthday:

'Primrose, the Dancer' (piano cover) from: Octopath Traveler via: Square Enix Music Composed by: Yasunori Nishiki Arranged and Performed by: Yuya Mori Recorded and Mixed by: Mai Kondo Studio: Landmark Studio

Zack's 'Heavy Shield Armor' available for a limited time in Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis. More on the latest update here: novacrystallis.com/2026/01/fina... Trailer:

Paranormasight The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is currently 50% off on Steam ($9.99).

Final Fantasy XIV 7.41 arrives Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Square Enix shares an updated preview today with more on the next Cosmic Exploration destination and further Phantom weapon/Cosmic tool upgrades:

Via @polygon.com, FFVII remake series dir. Naoki Hamaguchi: "Queen’s Blood is still going to be available in the third installment. We just want to expand on it. More, including their approach with minigames in the third title:

Now that the cat's out of the bag SURPRISE I am incredibly proud to say I got to write the OFFICIAL PREQUEL COMIC to LIFE IS STRANGE: REUNION with the amazing Claudia Leonardi on art. Writing Max and Chloe has been a genuine dream come true and I can't wait for y'all to reunite with them in March!

'NieR Orchestra Concert re:12024 [the end of data]' CD album now available through digital distribution (physical planned for Feb. 2026 release according to the Square Enix Online Store) • sqex.lnk.to/onrAKM • na.store.square-enix-games.com/nier_orchest... Samples available on the official website:

Illustration shared by the Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis team commemorating the conclusion of the Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII scenario, added this week. Artist uncredited. More on the "War of the Beasts" update: novacrystallis.com/2026/01/fina...

'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Original Soundtrack Plus' will release April 1, 2026 in Japan and May 2026 for North America and Europe. The album spans five CDs and includes tracks not seen on any previous release.

Samples for 'Timeless Classics Square Enix Vocal Covers Vol. 2' album (out Feb 18) are available via the official site: 1 Endwalker [FFXIV] 2 Small Two of Pieces [Xenogears] 3 Scream [FFXIV] 4 Oblivion (Never Let it Go Version) [FFXIV] 5 Bee My Honey [FFXIV] 6 Forgotton Words [Grimm's Notes]

A slime cap! It goes on the head.