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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:
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Zack stands with his buster sword raised while Aerith clasps her hands in prayer. Cloud, Angeal and Sephiroth are seen in the background.
January 22, 2026 at 6:08 AM
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Final Fantasy XI's collaboration event with Dragon Quest X will return from January 27 to March 9, 2026.

Assist the wandering sage Horro in rounding up errant slimes and earn Dragon Quest-themed rewards including a slime fetish, shield and cap.

Details: www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/f...
Two she-slimes and one metal slime bounce by while a slime hides behidn a wooden crate. A tarutaru wears metal slime, slime, and she-slime themed headgear and shield. A slime is perched upon a grassy mound. Metal Slime and She-Slime
January 22, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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DQVII Reimagined DLC "The Road of Regal Wretches" pits players against foes 'The Original Demon', 'Master of Destruction' & 'The Lord of Darkness'. Available in the Digital Deluxe or Collector's Edition or as a standalone purchase.

More on DQVII Reimagined:
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January 22, 2026 at 3:08 AM
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Square Enix teases more details are forthcoming on a 'Dirge of Cerberus Final Fantasy VII' event for Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis.

More info about the Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII conclusion scenario added this week:
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January 22, 2026 at 2:56 AM
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'Life is Strange Reunion' will release March 27, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.
January 20, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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'Blissful Eternity' booster pack for the Final Fantasy TCG will release August 7, 2026.

Details: fftcg.square-enix-games.com/en/news/new-...

Astos [SoPFFO] illus. Gen Kobayashi
Kelger [FFV] illus. Yasushi Hasegawa
Yuna [FFX] illus. Yukihiro Kajimoto
Eiko & Madeen [FFIX] illus. Yuya Ishihata
A dark elf with a horned crown and long fingernails looks toward the viewer. A werewolf grandpa in armor and flowing cape raises a red sword. A young woman in flowing garb holds a staff with various summoned beasts behind her. A girl wearing a bright yellow ribbon stands aside a large leonine summon with white fur and violet wings.
January 17, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Sample of 'Fragments of Memories - FFRK Ver. arrange from FFVIII' from Final Fantasy Record Keeper:
January 17, 2026 at 4:53 AM
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Cait Sith's 'Nocturne Jacket' available for a limited time in Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis. Trailer:
January 16, 2026 at 4:05 AM
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Square Enix Music shares recording studio photos for the 'UNDERTALE Piano Arrangement Album - Echoes Beneath' album produced by Yoko Shimomura with piano performances by Yuki Kishida, Ryota Kikuchi & Yui Morishita. The album will release Feb. in Japan and Mar. in N. America.

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Yoko Shimomura stands, making the peace sign with her hand. Yuki Kishida is seated on the bench in front of a grand piano. Ryota Kikuchi is seated, playing a grand piano in a brightly-lit studio. Yui Morishita is seated, playing a grand piano in a brightly lit studio.
January 15, 2026 at 1:36 AM
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Concept artwork for Barret's 'Sunrise Hakama' outfit shared by the FFVII Ever Crisis team:
Barret stands with a red and black hakama. One of his shoulders is exposed. Several designs highlight his clothing including his gun-arm and boots.
January 10, 2026 at 5:12 AM
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Through early Monday morning, FFXI is running adventurer support campaigns that will double synthesis skill increases, buff alter egos, & a chance to get new mysterious items by defeating notorious monsters in 'Assault - Nyzul Isle Uncharted Area Survey'

Details:
www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/f...
New Beginnings in Vana'diel Support Campaign
January 10, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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Square Enix has shared new sample tracks from the 'Midnight Jazz: Final Fantasy IX' arrangement album via its official website. The album will release February 2026 in Japan.

Listen:
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Tracklist A Place to Call Home The Darkness of Eternity Over the Hil Tantalus's Theme Not Alone Dark City Treno Roses of May Eternal Harvest Festival of the Hunt The Final Battle Kuja's Theme Court Jesters Melodies of Life *Track order subject to change *Contents may change without notice
January 10, 2026 at 2:24 AM
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Barret's 'Sunrise Hakama' outfit available for a limited time in Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis. Trailer:
January 10, 2026 at 2:02 AM
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Various character growth & equipment upgrade campaigns return in Final Fantasy XI from January 16 to February 4, 2026. Details: www.playonline.com/pcd/topics/f...
Saddle Up! Year of the Horse Character Growth & Equipment Upgrade Campaign
January 6, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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New Years' 2026 illustration from Creative Studio 5 (Bravely Default, Octopath Traveler, Triangle Strategy, The Adventures of Elliot) by Naoki Ikushima.
Illustration of a galloping horse with a Elliot clinging to its side. Faie, pupy, Isla, Airy and Stia are also pictured.
January 5, 2026 at 1:20 AM
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Square Enix shares illustrations created for the Final Fantasy TCG: Cyan (Final Fantasy VI) and Laguna (Final Fantasy VIII) as they both share a January 3 birthday.

Cyan, illus.: Fumio Minagawa
Laguna, illus.: Mihoko Ishii
A man with black hair tied back in a ponytail unsheathes a sword. He wears armor and a flowing cape. A man with long dark hair wears a blue jacket and is standing in a grassy field.
January 3, 2026 at 5:35 AM
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Dragon Quest series January 2026 calendar shared by Square Enix:
Various Dragon Quest series monsters enjoying New Years treats
January 1, 2026 at 2:30 AM
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Sephiroth's 'One with the Blade' outfit available for a limited time in Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis. Trailer:
January 1, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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Yuffie's 'Heirloom Kimono' outfit available for a limited time in Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis. Trailer:
January 1, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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Final Fantasy series January 2026 calendar shared by Square Enix, illustrated by Yukihiro Kajimoto:
Ramza and Delita ride chocobs
December 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Final Fantasy XIV New Years' Eve illustration by Kazuya Takahashi:
from left: Calyx, Simulant Sphene, Queen Sphene, and the Warrior of Light
December 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Sample of 'Hide, Hideaway FFRK Ver. arrange from FFXVI' for the Japanese client of Final Fantasy Record Keeper. [Global client ended service in 2022.]

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December 27, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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Dragon Quest X expansion "Lost Children in Space-Time" (Version 8.0) will release digital-only on June 25, 2026 for Windows, PlayStation 4|5, and Nintendo Switch 1|2.
December 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Cidolfus Telamon (Final Fantasy XVI) available in the Japanese client of Final Fantasy Record Keeper. [Global client ended service in 2022.]

Trailer:
December 25, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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December 24, 2025 at 7:13 AM