Big birthday energy for Dragon Quest
Get your party hats and slime-shaped cupcakes ready: Dragon Quest is turning 40 next year. Square Enix is gearing up for a proper celebration and is hinting that it wants fans to join in on the fun. Expect nostalgic nods, fan-focused events, and maybe something that makes longtime players grin like they just found a rare drop.
NieR: Automata — a little surprise, not a fireworks show
NieR: Automata hits its ninth anniversary, and the team teases a small treat to mark the occasion. Don’t go drafting your parade float just yet — it sounds like something subtle and sweet rather than a full-blown spectacle. Still, for fans of YorHa, even tiny extras can be oddly, wonderfully memorable.
Final Fantasy is cooking up a different flavor
The folks behind Final Fantasy say the next thing on their plate won’t be a repeat of what we’ve seen. They’re promising content that approaches things from a new angle — something fresh that aims to remind players why games can be plain old fun. Translation: unusual ideas incoming, so keep an open mind and a comfy chair.
Other Square Enix tidbits
Square Enix is also collecting fan feedback via a Final Fantasy survey, so if you’ve got feelings about chocobos, summons, or preferred job systems, now’s the time to shout into their suggestion box. They’re listening — or at least they’re reading comments on the internet.
Demos, updates and release windows
For Switch 2 owners looking to play around, a demo of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is available on the eShop. NieR has recently received a backwards compatibility update, too, so old saves and nostalgia are looking safer than ever.
As for launch timing: the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade arrives next month, while Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined is scheduled to land in February 2026. Mark your calendars, clear your schedules, and maybe dust off that virtual saddle.
