Final Fantasy Resonance Review: Turn-Based Combat Returns

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Resonance launches on October 22, 2026, for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The title adapts the first season of the defunct gacha game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, following Rain, Lasswell, and Fina as they battle the Sworn Six of Paladia across the world of Lapis.

The game marks a significant return to turn-based combat for the franchise. Its battle system features a stagger gauge derived from elemental weaknesses and a Vision system that allows characters to equip abilities from past numbered entries. This mechanic enables players to customize roles and exploit enemy vulnerabilities for bonus turns.

While the narrative draws heavily from series mythology with familiar regional conflicts, the gameplay offers deep strategic variety. Players can spend nearly 90 hours mastering the systems, though the main story takes approximately 30 to 40 hours to complete.