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Get Ready as Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess and Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition Release Today on Nintendo Switch 2!

Also, fan-favourite Elena brings her rhythmic moves to the Street Fighter™ 6 roster today!

London (June 5, 2025) Prepare to experience two Capcom titles – Street Fighter™ 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition and the critically-acclaimed Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess™ – like never before, as both games launch alongside the Nintendo Switch™ 2! Whether purifying the Seethe with the power of the Maiden or taking on the streets with iconic fighters, players can look forward to all-new experiences featured in both games.

And that’s not all! Street Fighter™ 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition also releases today across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, while the beloved Capoeira master Elena makes her return to the Street Fighter 6 roster across all platforms!

Wield Your Blade and Battle the Seethe Anytime, Anywhere in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess returns sharper and more thrilling than ever as one of Capcom’s launch titles for the Nintendo Switch 2. This critically acclaimed action strategy game invites players to dive deeper into its mystical world, now with brand-new controls, on-the-go play, and an exciting new challenge.

Embark on an otherworldly journey where cunning tactics and kagura style sword dancing collide in a whirlwind of strategy and action. Step into the shoes of Soh, the fearless guardian entrusted with protecting the sacred Maiden, Yoshiro, from the relentless Seethe; dark and cryptic creatures that corrupt the peaceful villages of Mt. Kafuku. Navigate through shifting day and night cycles as you help purify defiled lands, rally rescued villagers, and make tactical choices that shape the fate of every battle.

On the Nintendo Switch 2, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess introduces new features to enhance the experience:

  • Portable Play – Play at home or wherever the journey takes you with the handheld, tabletop, and TV modes.
  • New Ways to Battle – Try out the new mouse and gyro controls for new ways to battle against the sinister Seethe.
  • Venture Even Further – Explore the new content, “Otherworldly Venture,” that introduces various challenges. Outlast each wave of enemies, earn rewards to continue forth, and aim for a high score. This extra content is also now available on all existing platforms as a free download.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version includes all previously released updates, bringing all post-launch content updates to new players. This also includes the Okami™ collaboration, which features themed items like the Amaterasu and Waka costumes, a special weapon appearance, a unique Mazo Talisman, and a new BGM track.  

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is now digitally available. For more details, visit the official website and X page.

Hit the Streets Like Never Before!

The critically-acclaimed Street Fighter 6 is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 as a launch title on the new console, providing combatants with all-new ways to experience the best-selling game! Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or newcomer, prepare to jump into a brawl anywhere, anytime, and immerse yourself in the next level of fierce street fighting competition.

New modes and features include:

  • Local Wireless Match – One on One brings all of your favourite Street Fighter 6 characters to the forefront for fights against any rival via Local Wireless mode! Challenge your friends who also have the Nintendo Switch 2 and test your skills in epic showdowns.
  • Local Avatar Match – Bring your personalised fighter to life in Avatar Matches, newly added in Local Wireless mode. Play as your custom avatar from World Tour and use newly acquired moves you’ve learned during your journey.
  • Tabletop Mode – Share the excitement with friends using the Joy-Con™ 2 and enjoy Street Fighter 6 in tabletop mode, allowing players to battle it out anywhere!
  • Gyro Battle – Get ready to shake things up with the Joy-Cons as two players battle it out using dynamic motion controls, all while following the same rules as one-on-one matches.
  • Calorie Contest – This unique and fun mode enables players to use their Joy-Cons to perform various actions, such as landing attacks and performing Super Arts that will build up Calorie Gauges. It’s a contest that challenges both your strength and endurance!

And don’t forget the all-new collectible amiibo™ of Luke, Jamie, and Kimberly, plus the Starter Set of amiibo Cards featuring all 22 characters from the Street Fighter 6 Year 1 roster, with additional booster packs to come in the future! These amiibo figures and cards can be loaded into the game, unlocking exclusive in-game content and allowing players to easily save their character’s outfit and button settings.

A New Edition for the Perfect Way to Play

The Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition is available starting today across all platforms including PlayStation® 5, PlayStation® 4, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and the new Nintendo Switch 2. This edition includes the characters and stages released through Years 1 & 2, making it a total of 26 characters including their Outfit 1, colours 3-10, and 20 stages!

Elena Joins Street Fighter 6 Today!

Elena, the Capoeira master, joins the Street Fighter 6 roster today across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam! As the last Year 2 character, players will discover Elena’s powerful moves in the new Reniala Remains stage. Seek out Elena across all three game modes, including Fighting Ground, discovering Elena as the newest Master in World Tour, and using her iconic moves in Avatar Battles in Battle Hub!

Check out Elena’s Launch Trailer here on YouTube

Players who own Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, the Year 2 Character Pass, or Year 2 Ultimate Pass can jump into the fight with Elena right away, or she can be purchased separately with Fighter Coins. The nature-loving Capoeira master also comes with two Outfits. Outfit 1 is themed around her newest look, creating a fresh yet familiar style that emphasizes both her grace and physique, while Outfit 2 is an ode to her iconic look in Street Fighter™ III: New Generation and Ultra Street Fighter™ IV. Outfit 2 can be acquired via Fighter Coins or maxing out your bond with her in World Tour.

Additional updates coming alongside the Elena update include:

  • New Outfit 3 costumes for all four Year 2 characters, including M. Bison, Terry, Mai, and Elena! Check out the Year 2 Outfit 3 trailer here!
  • Battle balance adjustments made for certain battle systems and all characters. Check out the full details on Buckler’s Boot Camp here!
  • New Challenger Screen illustrations!
  • A newly added special collaboration music track – “Edge of Triumph” – created by game music composer Yoko Shimomura!
  • Free commemorative items delivered to all players in celebration of the game’s second anniversary on June 2nd, plus limited-time events, including:
    • 2nd Anniversary Extreme Battle Tournament
    • 2nd Anniversary Drive Ticket Rush
    • 2nd Anniversary Challenge Master
    • 2nd Anniversary Shop Sale
  • Quality-of-Life Updates including:
    • A “Wins Display” and “Matches to Win” HUD display feature added to Settings
    • More ways to customise the online matchmaking experience with Challenge Customisation Layout and Sound Priority settings

As seen in the previously released Gameplay Trailer on YouTube, Elena uses long legs and unpredictable movements to keep her prey in check. Players can expect powerful moves that rely heavily on her kicks, connection to nature and more. Once you’ve wrapped up your time with her in World Tour, show off your new kicks in the Battle Hub or take Elena to the streets in Fighting Ground.

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com  or news.capcomusa.com.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 Today!

CD PROJEKT RED proudly announces Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is available now on Nintendo Switch 2, bringing the game to Nintendo players for the first time with exciting new ways to play — including motion and mouse controls, gyro aiming, and touch screen capabilities.

Snapshot:

  • Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is a launch day title for Nintendo Switch 2, and available today as a physical 64 GB game card or digital download from the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2.
  • The Nintendo Switch 2 features, including gyroscope aiming, motion controls, touch screen commands, and mouse capabilities are all fully integrated into the game, bringing new ways to play at home or on the go.

The open-world action-adventure role-playing game is now available to Nintendo players for the first time ever as a launch title for Nintendo Switch 2. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition features both the base game and its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, providing the ultimate Cyberpunk 2077 experience in one package. Set in Night City, one of the most immersive worlds in gaming, the story sees players step into the shoes of cyber-enhanced mercenary V and fight for glory and survival in the dark future.

Taking full advantage of the unique features of Nintendo Switch 2, this release offers players the most cyberpunk way to play Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition — with motion controls to hack and slash through enemies with Joy-Con™ 2 controllers, Gyroscope Mode or mouse controls for pin-point precision, and touch screen capabilities to swipe through menus, select character skills, or play the hacking mini-game like a real netrunner.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition can be purchased today in a physical 64 GB game card or through a download on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2. Additional language packs can be downloaded from the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2, which may affect the final size of the game. The full list of available voiceover language packs contains English, French, German, Italian, Spanish (Spain), Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (base game only), and Simplified Chinese. The game is also available with the following text languages: English, Russian, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Arabic, Czech, Hungarian, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Latin America), Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, and Ukrainian.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for PCs and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include the futuristic RPG Cyberpunk 2077, its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, and The Witcher series of games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its two expansions. In collaboration with Studio Trigger, CD PROJEKT RED also created the award-winning Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, set in the same universe as the game. Other games developed by the studio include Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and GWENT: The Witcher Card Game. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

About Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is a narrative-driven, open-world RPG set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour, and body modification. The game tells the multilayered, mature story of cyber-enhanced mercenary V. Players are faced with choices and consequences as they customize their character and playstyle, take on jobs, and build their reputation. The game has sold over 25 million copies and won over 200 awards, and is also the inspiration for the award-winning Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by CD PROJEKT RED in collaboration with Studio Trigger. Its spy-thriller expansion Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty was released on September 26, 2023. Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the universe of the classic pen & paper RPG system, Cyberpunk 2020.

Capcom Confirms Sci-Fi Action Game PRAGMATA for 2026

London (June 5, 2025) – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, has announced PRAGMATA™ will release in 2026 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A new trailer for the sci-fi action-adventure game debuted today in the PlayStation State of Play broadcast. The latest footage of the highly anticipated title introduces its out-of-this-world setting, playable characters, and a glimpse of the unique action-packed gameplay.

To watch the PRAGMATA ‘First Contact’ trailer

Set in a vision of the near future, PRAGMATA transports players to the moon. After a chance meeting aboard a seemingly lifeless lunar research station, spacefarer Hugh and android Diana find themselves caught in the crosshairs of a hostile AI in control of the station. Stranded and surrounded by enemies, only together can they hope to survive.

As Hugh finds himself needing to work with Diana to return to Earth, they must each rely on their own strengths and abilities to overcome the many obstacles in their path. In a twist, players will control both characters – at the same time – in this single-player adventure. At the heart of the action is Hacking, which enriches combat with a sense of strategy and excitement unique to PRAGMATA. More information about the gameplay experience is coming soon, so please stay tuned.

PRAGMATA will be available in 2026 for PlayStation 5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam with full language support for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean, plus subtitles for Polish, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.

For the latest updates, visit the official PRAGMATA website and follow the game’s official social media accounts on Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook.

ABOUT CAPCOM
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld, and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™, and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or news.capcomusa.com.

Capcom and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. “PlayStation” and “PS5” are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

How to Watch the Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct on Monday, June 9

The Xbox Games Showcase airs this Monday, June 9 at 3am AEST / 5am NZST, immediately followed by The Outer Worlds 2 Direct – a deep-dive into the upcoming sequel to Obsidian Entertainment’s award-winning sci-fi RPG.

How do I watch? Xbox Games Showcase and The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will be streamed live on official Xbox, Bethesda, and Activision Blizzard channels, including:

The show will also be streamed out simultaneously on regional Xbox and Bethesda channels around the globe.

Is co-streaming allowed? We at Xbox greatly appreciate any co-stream efforts and aim to ensure you have a smooth experience if you choose to do so. However, due to forces beyond our control, we cannot guarantee that glitches or disruptions by bots and other automated software won’t interfere with your co-stream. For those planning to create post-show breakdowns of the Xbox Showcase in the form of Video on Demand (VOD) coverage, we recommend you do not use any audio containing copyrighted music to avoid any action by automated bots, and to also consult the terms of service for your service provider. Please note the /Xbox, /Bethesda and /Obsidian Entertainment streams on YouTube will be in 4K at 60fps, while all other channels will be 1080p / 60fps.

The Official Xbox Podcast

Starting Monday, June 9 PT and running throughout that week, the Official Xbox Podcast will be airing a series of special episodes offering updates and deeper dives from the Xbox Games Showcase. These shows will be published daily on Xbox’s YouTube channel and podcast services, with accompanying articles on Xbox Wire. We look forward to sharing more details after the Showcase concludes.

Rainbow Six Siege X Showcase to Light Up Fortress Sydney

Taking place on Saturday, 14 June with free entry for all

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 5 June, 2025  Ubisoft ANZ is excited to announce an electrifying live Creator Showcase on Saturday, 14 June, to celebrate the launch of Rainbow Six Siege X. This event will take place at Fortress Syndey and bring together some of the most popular Siege and FPS creators from across Australia for an unforgettable evening of tactical gameplay, entertainment, and community celebration.

The Showcase will feature competitive play and cheeky hijinks as fan-favourite personalities go head-to-head in a friendly exhibition B03 tournament. Expect thrilling plays, unexpected twists, and plenty of banter as these creators bring their unique flair to the battlefield.

Event Details:

  • Venue: Fortress Sydney, Central Park Mall
  • Date: Saturday, 14 June, 2025
  • Time: 6pm – 10pm
  • Game: Rainbow Six Siege X
  • Livestream: Available on Twitch via Rainbow6 and all featured creator channels

Confirmed Line-Up Includes:

Jenz – Tactical mastermind and Siege veteran
Royza – Known for clutch plays and comedic commentary
Paladin Amber – Fan-favourite creator with the hottest takes
Pestily – FPS guru with a massive following
Berticuss – Variety streamer with a keen talent for FPS titles
Martin Copping – Voice Actor for Rainbow Six Siege operator “Mozzie”
Aliythia – Competitive FPS history, creator with a comedy twist
Tacularr – FPS-specialist, laser-focussed on winning
Develique – Variety streamer who excels at FPS games
Gnargl3ator – Rising star in the Siege community

Host: Robert “Manic” Munday

Casters: James “Devmarta” Stewart, Michael “Guzz” Gurrie, Jake “Zenox” Venditti

Entry to the event is free; Anyone wishing to attend in-person to enjoy a front-row seat to the action should be at Fortress Sydney by 6pm AEST to secure themselves a spot in the esports arena. Seating will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Join us as we celebrate the next evolution of Rainbow Six Siege with a night of community, competition, giveaways, and chaos! This live event promises intense Rainbow Six Siege X gameplay, laughs, and a chance to see your favourite creators as they face each other in some light-hearted competition.

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal* and with more than 85 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique Operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both Attackers and Defenders have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. In 2025, Rainbow Six Siege celebrates its 10-year anniversary with Siege X, the biggest evolution in the game’s history. This milestone adds a brand-new 6v6 permanent game mode, Dual Front, modernised maps, visual and audio improvements, and much more.

*Associate Ubisoft studios include Barcelona, Blue Byte, Bucharest, Kyiv, Red Storm, Reflections, Saguenay, Shanghai, and Toronto.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. With a Ubisoft+ subscription, players can access new releases, premium editions and extra content on Day One on PC, console and cloud. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1.85 billion. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2025 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.

THE THIEF FRANCHISE RETURNS WITH THIEF VR: LEGACY OF SHADOW, LAUNCHING IN 2025

Step into the shadows in an all-new Thief game, heading to PS VR2, Meta Quest 2, 3 and 3S, and PC VR later this year

Sydney, Australia – June 5, 2025 – During PlayStation State of Play, Vertigo Games, in collaboration with Eidos-Montréal and Maze Theory, proudly unveiled Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, a fully immersive stealth experience set to launch later this year on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2, 3 and 3S, and PC VR. Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow brings back the iconic Thief franchise and reintroduces players to The City, where danger lurks around every corner and secrets are hidden in plain sight.

UNLEASH THE THRILL OF STEALTH

Experience the world of Thief for the first time in VR, blending classic stealth gameplay with next-gen immersion. Use your body to sneak past guards and your hands to pickpocket, pry open hidden compartments, and bypass locks through tactile interactions. Wield an array of arrows and tools to distract, disable, or eliminate threats with immersive VR archery as you climb rooftops, sneak through back alleys, and uncover secrets in a dark, steampunk-inspired world. Every heist offers multiple paths and playstyles, whether you sneak past guards unseen or take them down from the shadows.

STEP INTO THE DARK AND DANGEROUS STREETS OF THE CITY

The City is a place of shadows, ruled by the tyrant Baron Ulysses Northcrest. You are Magpie, a cunning thief orphaned by Northcrest’s brutality and shaped by the streets, who steals as the only means to survive. That is, until you uncover something greater: a legendary artifact holding a legacy from the past. Use immersive VR mechanics to steal, evade, and outsmart the forces controlling The City. Unravel its darkest secrets and expose a sinister conspiracy that looms over its very foundation.

A LEGACY REIMAGINED FOR VR

Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is brought to you by Vertigo Games, the award-winning creators of Metro Awakening and Arizona Sunshine, in close collaboration with Eidos-Montréal, and is currently in development by Maze Theory.

Richard Stitselaar, CEO of Vertigo Games: “We set out to create a VR experience where players don’t just play a thief; they become one. It’s a privilege to work alongside Eidos-Montréal and Maze Theory on such an iconic franchise and bring it to life in a way that’s never been done before. This is the kind of immersive storytelling and interactivity we believe defines the future of the medium.”

Steven Gallagher, Creative Director at Eidos-Montréal: “Thief has always been about mastering the shadows, using a mix of tools and wit to navigate its dark and dangerous world. Whether you’re sneaking through or taking a more direct approach with arrows and blackjack, it’s a place full of intrigue. Seeing it reimagined in VR is incredibly exciting, bringing a whole new depth to Thief’s atmospheric world, and we can’t wait for both longtime fans and new players to experience it in virtual reality.”

Phil White, CEO of Maze Theory: “It’s been tough keeping this one in the shadows—literally. We’ve been in full stealth mode, but now it’s time to step into the light and finally unveil Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow. The team has worked tirelessly to stay true to the spirit of the series, delivering a level of immersion unlike anything you’ve seen. This is what stealth feels like when you are the thief.”

Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is now available to wishlist on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR.

To stay up to date about Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow and other titles from Vertigo Games, sign up for the newsletter at ThiefVR.com.

About Vertigo Games

Vertigo Games is an award-winning, multi-platform VR publisher and developer with offices in Rotterdam & Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Los Angeles, California. The company offers a portfolio of quality VR games that provide novel, powerful and full-featured gaming experiences. Recent games include Metro Awakening, Arizona Sunshine® Remake, Arizona Sunshine® 2, The 7th Guest VR, and After the Fall®. Vertigo Games is a PLAION Group company. https://vertigo-games.com/.

About Eidos-Montréal

Established in 2007, Eidos-Montréal® is a premiere developer of interactive entertainment based on new intellectual properties and beloved franchises. Renowned as master storytellers, the studio builds immersive worlds and adventures that create lasting memories for players across the globe. Eidos-Montréal crafts its multiple interactive projects with close-knit teams in a hybrid work environment, keeping their focus on creativity and technological innovation. Eidos-Montréal is part of Crystal Dynamics – Eidos, an operative group within Embracer Group AB which is publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B. Learn more at eidosmontreal.com.

About Maze Theory

Maze Theory is a leading immersive gaming studio led by experienced industry veterans from top entertainment companies including Activision, Sony PlayStation, Oculus, EA, Disney, BBC, Channel 4, Output Group and more. Previous VR titles include Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom and Dr. Who: The Edge of Time.

Rescue Lost Catstronauts in A Planet Full of Cats in Q1 2026

Devcats embark on their biggest adventure ever in this cozy new space-age chapter

CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil – June 4, 2025 – A Planet Full of Cats, the adorable feline-filled hidden object adventure and next installment in developer Devcats’ popular Full of Cats series, rockets to the outer reaches of the galaxy to rescue a wayward group of adventurous kitties on Nintendo Switch and Steam for Windows PC and Linux in Q1 2026, as seen in today’s Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase.

Tailing its successful predecessors with more than 1.5 million downloads combined, A Planet Full of Cats tasks bounty hunter Judy with uncovering why a cat-colonized planet has lost contact with the Galactic Feline Federation. Explore diverse biomes including fungal forests, icy landscapes, and underground temples on the planet of cats and rescue lost furballs by solving enjoyable puzzles and unlocking new locations. 

Spot sneaky kitties hidden within the scenery, collecting special powers and abilities such as x-ray vision, ice melting heat rays, and armor to protect from drastic temperatures to detect even the most elusive furballs. Travel through several non-linear progression paths to reveal the reason the planet’s communications went dark – all while collecting adorable kitties, of course.

A Planet Full of Cats builds on our previous games, adding devious new puzzles inspired by classic Metroidvania titles, all while maintaining the cozy hidden object pace our players love,” says Fofiño, an orange cat who designs games for Devcats. “This is our most ambitious project ever, and we can’t wait for our players to head to a whole new alien world to find a whole colony of lost cats.” Disclaimer: This message has been translated by an expert feline whisperer for clarity.

A Planet Full of Cats will launch on Nintendo Switch and Steam for Windows PC and Linux in Q1 2026. It will offer English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Italian, German, French, Polish, and Turkish language support.

To learn more about the game, wishlist A Planet Full of Cats on Steam, visit the official Devcats website, follow the studio on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok, and join its Discord server.

About Devcats

Devcats is an independent development studio based in Brazil, consisting of six rescued cats cooking up biscuits and cat-themed games while raising awareness on adoption and rescue. They strive to create cozy and wholesome experiences through imaginative ideas and valued community feedback.

BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD REMASTER OUT NOW ON NINTENDO SWITCH 2

Rediscover the World of Luxendarc with Updated Graphics, New Minigames and More

London (June 5, 2025) – Today, SQUARE ENIX® released the highly anticipated BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster, a beautiful revival of one of the most beloved RPGs of the century. Now available on the new Nintendo Switch 2 system, this HD remaster invites players to relive the epic journey with enhanced visuals and brand-new minigames.

View the BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster launch trailer

Originally released in 2012 for the Nintendo 3DS, BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster brings the unforgettable story, iconic characters designed by Akihiko Yoshida (FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, NieR:Automata) and innovative “Brave & Default” turn-based battle system to the current generation of gamers for the Nintendo Switch 2 system. The HD remaster is perfect for long-time fans to revisit the world of Luxendarc and for newcomers alike.

The Nintendo Switch 2 system exclusive remaster contains two brand-new minigames that utilize the hardware’s mouse controls. In Luxencheer Rhythm Catch, a rhythm-based game, players will use the mice as light sticks and put on a rousing performance. In Ringabel’s Panic Cruise, players will use the mice to steer an airship while fulfilling various requests from your party members, putting players’ multitasking skills to the test. Players can earn various rewards by playing these minigames such as the new notes, an accessory to completely disable enemy encounters and costumes to change the characters’ appearances.

BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster is set in Luxendarc, a world where four elemental crystals maintain peace and balance. When darkness suddenly emerges from the Great Chasm that left a gaping void in the world, the warriors of light will embark on an adventure to save the world from calamity. Players will join Agnès Oblige, the vestal of the Wind Crystal, Tiz Arrior, a kind shepherd and sole survivor of the Great Chasm that engulfed his hometown, Edea Lee, the only daughter of the grand marshal of the Duchy of Eternia, Ringabel, an amnesiac young man with a mysterious journal that has chronicled future events and Airy, a cryst-fairy, on an epic journey to restore light to the crystals and bring peace to the world.

Players can work strategically to control the flow of battle with the innovative “Brave & Default” battle system: Brave to expend Brave Points to increase the number of actions taken in turn, and Default to stock up a turn while shoring up defenses. With the game’s job system that features over 20 unique jobs, players can mix and match different jobs and abilities to experiment with a huge variety of party compositions. Thrilling turn-based battles, which can be sped up by the player as desired, are enhanced further by a larger-than-life soundtrack from Revo, making BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster a can’t miss for RPG enthusiasts.

BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster is now available to purchase in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 and select retailers. For more information, visit: https://www.square-enix-games.com/games/bravely-default-flying-fairy-hd-remaster

About BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster

BRAVELY DEFAULT, originally released in 2012 for the Nintendo 3DS, is the first RPG in the landmark BRAVELY franchise, which has sold over 3 million units worldwide. Telling a classic fantasy tale of crystals and warriors of light, the title is known for its deceptively simple storyline and iconic Brave & Default battle system, in addition to its character designs by Akihiko Yoshida and music composed by Revo. Developed by Team Asano, the game serves as a point of genesis for the critically acclaimed Octopath Traveler series. An HD remaster redesigned to be played comfortably on modern consoles is available now for Nintendo Switch 2.

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 200 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.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com

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FINAL FANTASY, DRAGON QUEST, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, SPACE INVADERS, and TAITO are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

PlayStation Announcements – MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls, 007 First Light, and new wireless fight stick controller | State of Play June 2025

PlayStation State of Play – June broadcast has wrapped with some huge announcements, including the reveal of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, unveiling of 007 First Light and a first look at Sony Interactive Entertainment’s first wireless fight stick controller. See below for a round-up of the biggest announcements:

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls launches 2026 on PS5, Steam and Epic

PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works (Arc), and Marvel Games have joined forces to realise the latest in tag team fighters, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls! 

Experience the Marvel Universe like never before with reimagined characters and stages, a heart-pounding soundtrack, intuitive gameplay mechanics, and jaw-dropping visuals that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 

Whether this is your first fighting game or you are a veteran of the genre, Arc has incorporated gameplay controls and mechanics that are easy to pick up and play, and yet still offer the depth and versatility for high level competition. 

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls launches in 2026 – find out more at the PlayStation Blog here.

Ghost of Yōtei gameplay deep dive coming July 2025

Sucker Punch has revealed a special State of Play episode dedicated to Ghost of Yōtei coming in July 2025. You’ll get an extended look at new and evolved gameplay mechanics, including exploration, combat, and much more.

Ghost of Yōtei releases Thursday, 2 October on PS5.

Read more in the PlayStation Blog post here

Astro Bot: five new Vicious Void Galaxy levels, Special Bots launch this July

Team ASOBI announced more additional content landing in Astro Bot this July 10 at 11pm AEST. 5* brand new levels will make their way into the game as part of the Vicious Void Galaxy, bringing the total number of levels in Astro Bot to a whopping 90+! The 5 levels available will be:Twin-Frog Trouble, Suck It Up, Handhold Havoc, High Inflation and… well. You’ll have to play and see.

An updated Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller is also coming later this year.

Additional content lands in Astro Bot Thursday, 10 July at 11pm AEST. Read full information about the new levels and DualSense here

*Astro Bot game and internet connection required for add-on update.

Introducing Project Defiant, the first wireless fight stick designed by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PS5 and PC

Sony Interactive Entertainment is excited to unveil its first wireless fight stick, codenamed Project Defiant. This sleek new controller will give players more flexibility to play their favourite fighting games, whether that is wirelessly with the innovative PlayStation Link technology that provides ultra-low latency, or through a wired connection on PS5 or PC.

Check out all the features of Project Defiant on the PlayStation Blog here.

Unveiling 007 First Light, IO Interactive’s James Bond action-adventure game

During today’s State of Play, IO Interactive officially unveiled 007 First Light, an upcoming third-person action-adventure game centred on a standalone re-imagining of James Bond’s origin, coming out in 2026. 

This is Bond as you’ve never seen him before — the youngest Bond fans have ever met. In 007 First Light, at only 26 years old, he isn’t the fully fledged 007 you know from the tux-and-martini days but a man with sharp instincts, sometimes reckless, who is still learning when to fight, when to bluff, and when to disappear into the shadows. 

Read more at the PlayStation Blog here and watch the trailer below to get a first taste of what’s to come in 007 First Light.

Lumines Arise bursts onto PlayStation 5 this Spring 

Lumines Arise is a brand-new entry in the critically acclaimed series which began on the PlayStation Portable 20 years ago (available as Lumines Remastered on PS4). 

Lumines Arise on PlayStation 5 with optional PS VR2 compatibility is more than just an ordinary puzzle game — the aim is to hit you right in the feels. You emerge from the darkness in the first stage (a glimpse of which you saw in today’s announcement trailer), and every stop on the over 30-stage journey evokes a different and complex emotional response. From lush jungles, oceans teeming with life, and snakes preparing to strike, to more electronic frontiers like the bustling streets of Tokyo and the endless expanse of outer space. All with visual flourishes to incite synesthesia.

Watch the announcement trailer below and head to the PlayStation blog to learn more.

Pragmata coming to PS5 2026, new gameplay revealed

Pragmata is an all-new science fiction adventure with its own unique twist of action and strategy. The trailer features the two main characters, as well as a glimpse of the sci-fi inspired visuals and the cold, dark stretch of the moon where the game takes place. 

The two protagonists, Hugh and Diana, happen upon one another and must work together to defeat the lunar station AI and return to Earth.

Pragmata will release on PS5 in 2026. 

For more details, check out the PlayStation Blog post here.

Romeo is a Dead Man, launches on PS5 next year   

Super bloody action, crazy twists and turns to blow players’ minds, and a whole mess of kinda-stereotypical gimmicks – all rolled into one wild ride. Our hero Romeo Stargazer is a man stuck between life and death. His own was saved mere seconds before the end by way of a time paradox that shattered the space-time continuum, which was created by a genius scientist screwing around. Now, Romeo is FBI Space-Time special agent “Dead Man”, and sporting a rad mask called Dead Gear, must hunt space-time’s most wanted fugitives through multiple universes! 

Grasshopper Manufacture’s new title, Romeo is a Dead Man, is scheduled to release on PlayStation 5 in 2026. 

Find out more at the PlayStation Blog here and watch the announcement trailer here.

Silent Hill f launches September 25, PS5 gameplay revealed

In this new game, coming to PS5 on September 25, you play as Shimizu Hinako, a high schooler from Ebisugaoka, who explores her hometown as it becomes engulfed in fog and shifts nightmarishly, solving puzzles and fighting for her life in the process.

As Hinako tries to survive the now fog-wreathed town, she will be faced with decisions that will shape her ultimate fate. Will she choose to embrace elegance and beauty? Or will her path lead her to madness and horror?  Is she doomed to succumb to the insanity unfolding before her, or can she face her fears and find a way to escape?

The game launches Thursday, 25 September, and pre-orders are live on PlayStation Store from today.

Check out more details on the PlayStation Blog here

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement revealed, launches on PS5 in 2026

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, is an entirely new 2.5D side-scrolling action RPG. Helmed by Creative Director Shutaro and produced by Iga, this duo is renowned for creating games which are famous for their 2D exploration-style side-scrolling action gameplay.

Set in the iconic, gothic world created for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, this newest installment in the Bloodstained saga brings the rich gameplay and storytelling of its predecessor to all new heights!

Coming to PlayStation 5 in 2026, you can Wishlist Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement from today. 

Watch the announcement trailer here and head to the PlayStation Blog for more details.

Digimon Story Time Stranger

Digimon Story Time Stranger, the latest installment in the “Digimon Story” series, is set to release on PlayStation 5 on Friday, 3 October 2025.  Embark on an adventure that spans across the human world and Digital World, collecting and raising a diverse array of Digimon to fight in turn-based battles.

Watch the Release Date Trailer here.

Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles comes to PS5 and PS4 September 30, 2025

Originally released in 1997 for the PlayStation, Final Fantasy Tactics is one of the most beloved titles in the franchise, known for its rich story and deep, strategic gameplay. This classic strategy RPG is coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 this September with the release of Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles!

The development team has included two different versions of the game so that you can enjoy the title in that way that best suits you. The enhanced version adds fully voiced dialogue, an optimised and updated UI, graphical improvements, and a number of other quality of life features. Those who wish to enjoy Final Fantasy Tactics as they remember it are welcome to play the classic version, which unites the graphics and gameplay of the original 1997 version with the renowned War of the Lions translation for a unique way to experience this beloved title.

Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles launches Tuesday, 30 September, 2025 on PS5 & PS4.

Watch the announcement trailer here and learn more at the PlayStation Blog here.

Baby Steps Release Date

Baby Steps tells the story of Nate, an unemployed failson with nothing going for him, until one day he discovers a power he never knew he had… putting one foot in front of the other.

Explore a world shrouded in mystery one step at a time as Nate makes human connections more extraordinary than he could ever have imagined. Hike the serene mountains by placing each footstep yourself, in original physics-based gameplay from the minds behind Ape Out and Getting Over It. Take in the sights, fall in love with the local fauna, and try to find meaning in a wasted life.

Get ready to fall for Nate in Baby Steps, a literal walking simulator.

Baby Steps releases on PS5 Monday, 8 September 2025.

Watch the Release Date Announcement Trailer here.

Hirogami launches September 3rd 2025 on PS5

Hirogami is a 3D action platformer inspired by the ancient Japanese art of origami (paper folding).

Explore a beautiful origami world as Hiro, a fan-wielding master of the art of ‘folding’. Embark on a mystical journey to save your fragile home from deadly digital invaders. Take on animal forms to traverse the landscape, solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and save the realm!

Hirogami launches Wednesday, 3 September 2025 on PS5.

Watch the Pre-order Trailer here.

Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots

Watch the Release Date Trailer for Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, a legendary golf series developed by Hyde Inc. Players hit the greens with a suite of new characters and courses to enjoy in Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, launching on Friday 5 September for PS5.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound releases on PS4 and PS5 July 31st 2025

From the acclaimed team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound successfully unites the classic lore and gameplay of the Tecmo-developed (now KOEI TECMO GAMES) NINJA GAIDEN series from the classic era with the depth and intensity of the modern 3D entries. The best of both eras come together to create an epic and thrilling adventure.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound releases on PS4 and PS5 Thursday, 31 July 2025

Watch the Release Date Announcement trailer here. 

Survival climber Cairn ascends to PS5 November 5

In Cairn, you will need determination and persistence to “make it this far”. The survival-climber will release on PS5 Wednesday, 5 November 2025. You can attempt your first ascent with Aava today, as a demo is available now on PS5! Go and hone your climbing skills on the Tenzen mountain ridge before the ascent of unforgiving Mount Kami.

Read full information at the PlayStation Blog here

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection launches on PS5, PS4 this year

Digital Eclipse were excited to reveal in today’s State of Play that they are partnering with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to bring Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 later in 2025.

With multiple 90s and 2000s games from the early days of this groundbreaking fighting game series, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will also provide a comprehensive, detailed look at the franchise’s history.

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will launch on PS5 and PS4 later this year. Watch the announcement trailer here, and check out the PlayStation Blog here for more details.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Gameplay Trailer

Discover the origin story of iconic military operative Snake and begin to unravel the plot of the legendary Metal Gear series.

Today’s gameplay trailer for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater offered a closer look at how this remake has approached the fearsome adversaries that Naked Snake will face on his mission: The Cobra Unit. 

The new footage doesn’t just linger on the high stakes action you’ll face during the story campaign though. Konami also shares gameplay of Snake vs Monkey, which is also making its return when the game launches on PS5 Thursday, 28 August 2025.

Nioh 3 announced for PS5, limited-time demo available today

During today’s State of Play, Koei Tecmo and developer Team Ninja announced Nioh 3, the latest installment of its dark fantasy action RPG series taking place inside Japan’s historically turbulent Sengoku period.

To help celebrate the game’s announcement, a free limited-time demo of Nioh 3 has been released exclusively on PlayStation 5, available today! Whether you’re a new warrior to the series or it’s your first time experiencing the deadly and deep combat that help make Team Ninja famous.

Read full info on the PlayStation Blog here and watch the trailer here. 

Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow announced for PS VR2, out 2025 

The shadows are calling. The legendary Thief franchise returns, reimagined for PlayStation VR2, bringing players back to The City, where danger lurks around every corner and secrets are hidden in plain sight. But this time, you uncover something far greater—an artifact that holds a legacy from the past. Ready your tools, trust your instincts, and become the master thief you’ve always dreamed of. Welcome to Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, arriving later this year on PlayStation VR2.

Read full information on the PlayStation Blog here

Tides of Tomorrow reimagines multiplayer storytelling, out Feb 24 2026 on PS5

In this story-driven game of a new kind, your choices will shape other players’ journeys. 

You begin your journey rescued from deadly waters, with no memory of who you are or how you got there. Somehow, you’ve awakened centuries after a massive flood wiped out most of civilization. Now, scattered communities survive across a harsh ocean world. Players will have to question their relationship to each other, challenge their morality and learn more about the bond they all share.

Tides of Tomorrow launches Tuesday, 24 February 2026 on PS5. Read full information at the PlayStation Blog here and watch the release trailer here. 

Oceanic action RPG Sea of Remnants revealed for PS5

At today’s State of Play, Joker Studio announced Sea of Remnants for PS5, the gameplay trailer offering you a glimpse into a stunning world shaped by over six years of dedication from the team.

“This is an infinite voyage looping between death and rebirth—a journey where we row forward, tirelessly, only to return to where it all began.”

In Sea of Remnants, you play as an amnesiac sailor who sets off on a voyage alongside a mysterious girl—two travellers with different goals yet bound to the same path across the sea. The purpose of this journey is to reach the long-rumoured, deeply cursed Sea of Remnants—a place said to hold endless riches and renown. But those who fall into its waves… lose the very talents they once held most dear.

Find out more at the PlayStation Blog here.

Sword of the Sea launches August 19 on PS5 as part of PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue

Sword of the Sea invites you to explore its mysterious and visually stunning world when it launches Tuesday, 19 August on PS5 and the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue.

Sword of the Sea focuses on unique and engaging movement. At its core, it is all about surfing. You’ll be carving your way across mysterious moving waves of sand on the ancient and powerful hoversword. We built this game with speed and manoeuvrability in mind – you’ll be catching air off fallen statues, grinding across the chains of archaic machines, and performing tricks in halfpipe-like tombs as you join the Wraith on his quest to bring life back to his barren world. And of course, there are plenty of intuitive yet satisfyingly expressive tricks you can do to show off your skills as you go.

Full information about the new title and announcement trailer can be found here

FBC: Firebreak available day one with the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue

FBC: Firebreak is a cooperative first-person shooter set within a mysterious federal agency under assault by otherworldly forces. As a years-long siege on the agency’s headquarters reaches its boiling point, only Firebreak— the Bureau’s most versatile unit—has the gear and the guts to plunge into the building’s strangest crises, restore order, contain the chaos, and fight to reclaim control.

FBC: Firebreak shoots onto PS5 on Tuesday, 17 June – available day one with the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue.

PlayStation Plus Updates

Some additional announcements were made for PlayStation Plus: 

  • The PS2 version of immersive sci-fi sim Deus Ex joins Game Catalogue Tuesday 17 June
  • Twisted Metal 3 and Twisted Metal 4 come to the PlayStation Plus Deluxe’s Classics range Tuesday 15 July. 
  • Later this year, the original PlayStation versions of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis also come to PlayStation Plus Deluxe’s Classics range.

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SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – THE IVALICE CHRONICLES ENHANCED VERSION OF LEGENDARY RPG COMING TO ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS ON SEPTEMBER 30

One of the Most Beloved FINAL FANTASY Games of All Time Gets an Enhanced Edition

SYDNEY (June 05, 2025) Today, SQUARE ENIX announced that an enhanced edition of the genre defining tactical RPG, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, will make its long-awaited return as FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles™, set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2™, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam® and Steam Deck on September 30, 2025.

The dramatic tale of ambition, betrayal, and honour will come to life with an updated and enriched script with fully voiced dialogue, alongside improved graphics that bring a new level of immersion and playability to the battlefield. Additionally, the enhanced version brings quality-of-life updates like new difficulties, a revamped UI, auto save, and more that make the game more accessible to newcomers. The game features strategic, turn-based combat and an elaborate character progression system that makes every battle exhilarating and filled with unexpected twists.

Hailed as one of gaming’s greatest stories, in this standalone game, players will step into the Kingdom of Ivalice—a medieval world steeped in political conflict—in which players uncover the truth behind the young noble Ramza Beoulve, whose role on history’s stage has been buried from view.

Square Enix also revealed the new key art of Ramza and Delita, the two heroes of this story, drawn by Akihiko Yoshida. The art depicts the complex relationship of the two individuals – whether they stand together to protect one another, or the start of a departure as they walk divergent paths. Above them, Ovelia and Alma, both of whom have strong ties to Ramza and Delita, solemnly look into the distance, foreshadowing the direction that fate will lead them.

Legendarydevelopers from the original game will make their return in FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles, including Kazutoyo Maehiro (Director), Hiroshi Minagawa (Art Director), and Yasumi Matsuno (Original Script, Scenario Writer and Editor).

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles will include both

enhanced and classic versions of the game. The enhanced version features modern upgrades and quality-of-life changes, including fully voiced characters, a ground-up graphical overhaul and an updated user interface that make FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles the perfect entry point to the tactical RPG classic for new players. The classic version is a nostalgic recreation of the game, developed for players who want to experience the original FINAL FANTASY TACTICS from 1997.

Key Features:

  • Challenging, Tactical Turn-Based Battles — Experience the addictive tactical turn-based combat and deep character progression system that made the game an instant Tactical RPG classic. Players will test their battle acumen against a host of powerful enemies, and use the various terrains, characters and customizations, as well as their strategic thinking, to achieve victory.
  • Customizable Job System with Dynamic Character Progression — Players can master a robust roster of over 20 jobs—including black mage, dragoon, geomancer (who can use the environment against foes), summoner (who can call forth the iconic FINAL FANTASY moogle and other espers), time mage (who uses time magick), thief, and more—and over 300 character abilities to strategically build endless party combinations.
  • Enhanced Gameplay Features and a Faithful Classic Version — The enhanced version features a revised script and fully voiced dialogue, offering a new level of enjoyment to this classic story. Additionally, a brand-new UI, improved graphics, as well as additional character conversations and dialogue create a new level of immersion. Additionally, many new features have been added to make the game even more approachable including the ability to confirm unit turn order with the press of a button, scout the battlefield from afar with the tactical view feature, speed up battles with fast forward, auto save during battles, adjust game difficulty to match your play style, and more. The classic version faithfully recreates the 1997 release of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS alongside the acclaimed War of the Lions translation—perfect for fans who wish to relive the original experience.

To celebrate the announcement of the game, developers Maehiro, Minagawa and Matsuno shared their messages that are available via the Square Enix Blog (https://www.square-enix-games.com/en_US/news) and over social media: https://x.com/finalfantasy.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles’s voice castfeaturing an all-star lineup of new and returning FINAL FANTASY cast members, including Joe Pitts (Ramza), Gregg Lowe (Delita), Hannah Melbourn (Agrias), Timothy Watson (Cidolfus), Harry McEntire (Mustadio), Ben Starr (Dycedarg), and cameos by Cody Christian (Cloud Strife from FINAL FANTASY VII remake series) and Briana White (Aerith Gainsborough from FINAL FANTASY VII remake series).

Players who pre-order will receive the following bonuses:

  • White Equipment for Ramza
  • Weapon: Mythril Knife
  • Accessory: Spiked Boots (Increase a unit’s Jump attribute while equipped)
  • Consumable items: High Potion x10
  • Consumable items: Ether x10

Players who pre-order the Deluxe Edition will receive the following bonuses, including a valuable accessory that increases the speed at which characters can learn abilities:

  • Weapon: Akademy Blade (Raises a unit’s speed attribute slightly while equipped)
  • Headwear: Akademy Beret (Prevents the Charmed status while equipped)
  • Combat Garb: Akademy Tunic (Grants Shell while equipped)
  • Accessory: Ring of Aptitude (Boosts JP earned while equipped)
  • Consumable Items: Phoenix Down x10
  • Black Equipment for Ramza
  • Red Equipment for Ramza

*An internet connection is required to receive the bonuses.
*Bonuses can be obtained from the Options section of the main menu once it becomes available after starting a new game.
*Ramza’s alternate equipment colors can be applied from his status screen under the Units section of the main menu.
*Certain bonuses can also be obtained by playing through the game.
*Bonuses may be distributed to players or made available for purchase at a later date.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Steam Deck on September 30, 2025. For more information, visit: https://finalfantasytactics.com/.

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 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 200 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.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com.

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