Final Fantasy Resonance Reveals Gilgamesh, Ultima Weapon, and 120-Track Soundtrack

Key points

• Square Enix released 60 new screenshots and details for Final Fantasy Resonance, marking its third major content announcement.
• The game introduces the Zoldaad Empire and the legendary city of Mysidia, along with new characters like Jake and Sakura.
• Combat features 'Limit Bursts' triggered by staggering enemies, and 'Visions' allow players to use abilities from legendary heroes.
• New Visions include Vaan, Noctis, Clive, and Onion Knight, joining previously confirmed characters like Cloud and Tidus.
• Bosses include Gilgamesh and the final boss, Ultima Weapon, alongside optional 'Mighty Foes' and secret dungeons.
• The game will release on October 22, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Background

Final Fantasy Resonance is an HD-2D RPG based on the first story arc of the mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. Previous coverage noted the game's release on October 22, 2026, and its lack of a physical Xbox release. The game follows Rain and Lasswell as they protect the Crystals from the Sworn Eight of Paladia.

How outlets are covering it

RPG Site emphasizes the new screenshots and detailed breakdown of characters, locations, and combat systems, highlighting the inclusion of Gilgamesh and Ultima Weapon. RPGFan focuses on the 'Warrior of Light' trailer and the mechanics of Visions, noting the game's HD-2D style and single-player nature. Eurogamer highlights the 120-track soundtrack, comparing its size to other Final Fantasy games and noting the addition of 33 new tracks by Noriyasu Agematsu.

Why it matters

The release of Final Fantasy Resonance marks the first HD-2D game in the main Final Fantasy series, expanding the genre's reach beyond Octopath Traveler and Triangle Strategy. The game's large soundtrack and extensive content, including optional dungeons and boss battles, suggest a deep, single-player experience for fans of the franchise.

What to watch

Players can pre-order the game and the physical soundtrack, which will release on October 28, 2026. The game itself will launch on October 22, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC.