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During Sony's State of Play, Square Enix revealed a new Final Fantasy Resonance trailer and released a free demo that lets players try the first chapter across Steam, PS5, Switch (including Switch 2) and Xbox; progress from the demo carries over to the full game when it launches on October 22, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2/Switch, and PC (Steam).
During a State of Play, Sony and Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy Resonance now has a playable demo available today ahead of its October 22, 2026 release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, and PC. The game is a heavily overhauled port of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, and Sephiroth will make an appearance in the title (with Cloud also featured).
The demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword left the author impressed with weighty, satisfying combat and demon dismemberment, presenting a fresh starting point for newcomers. A Fanatical preorder deal offers about 18% off (57.39 USD / 49.19 GBP) with pre-launch bonuses and an easier mode to help players ease into the action.
GungHo released a free Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter demo on PS5, Switch, and Steam with save data carryover; alongside the demo, a Season Pass ($24.99) and a Digital Deluxe edition ($79.99) were announced for Switch, PS5, and Steam ahead of the Sept. 17, 2026 worldwide launch on PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and Steam.
Nintendo released a free Switch 2 demo for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, letting players try the game’s first chapter with save data transferable to the full game; the puzzle-platformer follows Yoshi as he helps Mr. E recover memories across its pages, with a Bowser Jr. cameo hinted.
A surprise Rhythm Heaven Groove demo landed on Nintendo Switch ahead of its July 2 launch. The writer enjoys the game’s rhythm-based play but seriously hates Disc Dog, a deceptively simple mini-game that demands a precise seven-beat press to make the frisbee catch. Despite the frustration, the demo is fun and short, worth checking out before the full release.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is now available as a demo on PS5, Switch 2, PS4, and PC via Steam, letting players try Story, Quest, and Tutorial modes. Cross-play matchmaking covers four quests, with completing the first three unlocking Sephira’s Sanguine Glimmer and access to Summons. The demo also introduces six new playable characters (Beatrix, Eustace, Gallanza, Maglielle, Fraux, Fediel). Progress in the demo cannot be carried over to the full game, and Endless Ragnarok is set to launch on July 9 across the listed platforms, accompanied by a major update and QoL improvements.
Bandai Namco has released a ~20GB PS5 demo for Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online, a sizable early preview with a large open environment and multiple weapon types, but no character creator in the demo and progress is limited; demo saves carry over to the full game (except Death Game Mode). The full game launches July 10, 2026, with demos also arriving on Steam June 15 and PS/Xbox June 16. Early previews praise open exploration and partner-based combat, though some note tweaks could improve combat impact.
Bandai Namco released a worldwide demo for Digimon Story: Time Stranger on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, featuring the game’s opening and a Central Town adventure trial, with save data transferable to the full game, which launches July 10, 2026; the RPG includes turn-based battles, more than 450 Digimon, and a story spanning the Human World and Digital World.
Nintendo Life reports on the free Star Fox Switch 2 demo shown in the latest Direct, which includes the prologue, tutorial, and Meteo stage with a wormhole exit. At about 30 minutes, the demo highlights the remaster’s visual upgrades and a faithful Star Fox 64 feel, with notes on enhanced haptics and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. Readers discuss control mapping and the absence of splitscreen multiplayer, but the piece overall frames the remake as a polished, near-1:1 reimagining that builds anticipation for the full release.
Capcom has announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword will launch on September 25 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam/Epic), with a free demo now available. Pre-orders are live in Standard, Deluxe, and Premium Deluxe editions, each offering a mix of the base game, cosmetic items, swords, outfits, charms, and a digital soundtrack; early buyers get Sealed Curse and Lion Dog bonuses, and Deluxe/Premium editions include additional rewards. The demo lets players explore Mount Oe, battle Ganryu, and those who purchase the full game will receive the Kubi Akari charm. A PC benchmark tool will arrive later and demo performance may not reflect the final product.
Capcom has released a PS5 demo for Resident Evil Requiem ahead of its February 2026 launch. The sample covers early sections and save data from the demo won’t transfer to the full game. It’s on the PS Store, and the game is currently discounted 30% during the Days of Play promotion until June 10, 2026.
Capcom released a Switch 2 demo for Resident Evil Requiem, letting players sample the early chapters with Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft, though save data won’t transfer to the full game; the title blends classic survival horror with RE4-style action, and the demo follows a recent update that added the 'Leon Must Die Forever' minigame.
Capcom has released a playable demo for Resident Evil Requiem across PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, letting players experience early stages of the survival horror title; note that demo save data cannot be transferred to the full game.
US Nintendo Switch eShop has removed the free demos for Kingdom Hearts Cloud Version, but the full cloud titles remain purchasable. Demos still appear in the UK and Japan, and Square Enix has not issued an official statement, fueling speculation about licensing or future releases.