Tomorrow, an update following the fifth major Final Fantasy XIV update to follow the Dawntrail expansion will be live. Patch 7.51 will kick off the world first race to clear the newest "Ultimate" level trial: Dancing Mad (Ultimate). The hardest battle content the game has to offer will be a rematch with Kefka Palazzo of Final Fantasy VI fame, who previously appeared in the Omega series raid back in 2017's Stormblood expansion. Players will also be able to upgrade their cosmic tools to their final form by adventuring to a new cosmic exploration destination: Auxesia. This distant planet is green with forests and the promise of finding another civilization awaits. A new custom deliveries client, Tiisol Jaa, has been added where players will assist the taqueria owner in establishing a second location (and earn rewards in weekly quests). For a closer look at the patch content, we've collected pre-release screenshots and descriptions here. To unlock the new content and features in Patch 7.51, consult our tables below: Patch 7.51 Unlock Guide Content:Quest Name:NPC/Method:Quest/Role Requirements:Cosmic ExplorationAuxesiaThe Forests of ParadiseSearchingwayOizysX: 17.2, Y: 22.8• Complete cosmic exploration quest Memory's Orbit • Level 10 Disciple of the Land/HandCustom DeliveriesAunt Tii's TacosTaco TimeHhukiTuliyollalX: 13.7, Y: 12.1• Complete main scenario through

Final Fantasy XIV's next update is set for June 2, 2026 and will feature the debut of a new Ultimate raid, a new Cosmic Exploration destination and a new custom delivery client. Revealed during the North American Fan Festival keynote, Dancing Mad (Ultimate) will feature the return of Kefka—villain from Final Fantasy VI and a boss previously encountered in the Omega raid that followed the Stormblood expansion in 2018. Players from around the world will compete for the world's first clear, and other groups will test their strategies in the most difficult type of battle the game has to offer. The next cosmic exploration destination will see players travel Auxesia a star green with dense forests amidst what appear to be advanced and abandoned structures. Here, crafters and gatherers will be able to participate in missions to raise the levels of their cosmic tools to their final upgrade tier. A new custom delivery client will be available: Aunt Tii's Tacos. The Tuliyollal taqueria's owner has set her eyes on Solution Nine for a second location. Players can complete weekly crafting or gathering quests to unlock new chapters of the scenario and earn rewards like a new taco-eating emote. As for what's next in the

A new entry in the Dragon Quest Monsters series was teased at the series' 40th anniversary stream: Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World. While details were extremely sparse in the announcement, the game will follow "dual protagonists" Bianca and Nera, who originally appeared in Dragon Quest V. The game will release on Nintendo Switch & Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Windows. No release date was given. The game follows 2023's Dragon Quest Monsters The Dark Prince, which featured Psaro as the protagonist, originally hailing from Dragon Quest IV. Check out the trailer below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zleb0Lfrp2w

During a special 40th anniversary broadcast from the Dragon Quest series team, Dragon Quest XII executive producer Yosuke Saito and game designer Yuji Hori shared that they are hard at work on the game, but, "due to a reshuffle of the team and a restart of development, it's going to be a bit longer till it's in your hands." Saito goes on to say that the previously announced version of the game Dragon Quest XII The Flames of Fate, "hit a lot of hurdles along the way. As they worked with Horii on development, they wanted to "pin down what a mainline Dragon Quest game should look like" and decided to start over from scratch. Calling it a "major decision", Saito believed it was the right one to "ensure that the next Dragon Quest game will be one that fans will really love." As part of that change, the game has received a new logo and subtitle: Dragon Quest XII Beyond Dreams. They then revealed a new preview of their progress. https://youtu.be/QsYz_CVdowA?t=272 Dragon Quest XII Beyond Dreams, according to Horii, is the "story of a young hero who's beset by strange visions in their sleep. What lies beyond dreams? Surely not a world of

Square Enix has announced that Dragon Quest XI S Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition will launch on Nintendo Switch on September 24, 2026. Dragon Quest XI S features "new story chapters where the party members take center stage", Japanese voice acting and "additional English voices." You'll also be able to toggle between 3D and 2D mode. An orchestral score will be available and there are new optimization modes that allow for players to prioritize graphics or performance. The physical version of the Nintendo Switch 2 game will feature a "Game Key Card" a physical cartridge that, when inserted into the console, allows redemption of a digital version of the game. Dragon Quest XI S previously released on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC (Steam/Epic), Xbox One and Google Stadia in 2019-2021. Catch the new trailer below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op9YgXhjgNM

Timed with the celebration of Final Fantasy X's 25th Anniversary, Square Enix will release a new house style arrangement album based on the game's original soundtrack. Twelve artists assemble for twelve tracks in a new CD that will release on July 22, 2026 in Japan and dates pending for North America and Europe.. Square Enix shares the following: Beautiful, ephemeral melodies fade into a deep ocean of echoesThe second installment of the hit arrangement House Grooves is now on sale. This arrangement album features songs from:FINAL FANTASY / JT Donaldson / Awoke VS / Electrobrain / Christian Dinh Gulino / Ai Kakihira / me-mai / Andreas Saag / Michinobu / Takarada / Terry McGowan Japan:CD JapanJuly 22, 2026JPY 3000 North America:(Store page and purchase price pending.) Europe:(Store page and purchase price pending.) Track#TitleComposerArranger1PreludeNobuo UematsuLonely Boy2This Is Your StoryJunya NakanoDJ Synthesizer3Thunder PlainsMasashi HamauzuKai Saruwatari4Macalania WoodsMasashi HamauzuHAIOKA5PhantomsJunya NakanoJT Donaldson6WanderingMasashi HamauzuAwoke VS Electrobrain7ZanarkandNobuo UematsuChristian Dinh Gulino8BesaidMasashi HamauzuAi Kakihara9Sight Of Spira ~ A Fleeting DreamNobuo Uematsume-mai10Hum of the FaythNobuo Uematsu Andreas Saag11Auron's ThemeNobuo Uematsuタカラダミチノブ(Michinobu Takarada)12Fight With SeymourNobuo UematsuTerry McGowan

A new story update will be available in Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis starting May 27, 2026. Titled "Chaos Collides", this chapter will conclude the Dirge of Cerberus scenario based on the 2006 PlayStation 2 shooter starring Vincent Valentine. Here, we see Vincent confronting the remaining forces of Deepground, including Nero the Sable and Weiss the Immaculate. With the help of a defector named Shelke, Vincent must stop them from allowing Omega to destroy not only Midgar but the world itself. In related Final Fantasy VII news, Sephiroth was recently announced as the latest limited-time fighter in Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy and we chat with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi on the teams efforts to port the game to the Nintendo Switch 2 handheld. Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is now available on iOS and Android devices as well as PC via Steam. The game is free to play and contains real money transactions that interact with gameplay elements. Check out the trailer below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyMmrXy6h0o

Recently, Square Enix invited us to check out the Nintendo Switch 2 port of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and we found that it's done a respectable job of adapting the massive and intricately detailed RPG for the handheld—at least in the early sections of the game we got our hands on. Since then, Square Enix has released a free demo for prospective players to test out for themselves. Director Naoki Hamaguchi spoke with us about the team's approach to developing the game for a handheld console endeavoring to avoid creating a game that was not disparate in its core presentation and gameplay when compared to console and PC hardware. We also had a chance to check in and gauge how the team has received feedback about the "Streamlined Progression" mode that's been implemented in subsequent ports of Final Fantasy VII Remake and is present here in Rebirth. Our full interview is below below: Nova Crystallis: What sort of considerations did you make when developing a Switch 2 version of the game? Did the screen size and resolution pose any sort of challenge? Final Fantasy VII RebirthDirector, Naoki Hamaguchi: "When developing the Switch 2 version, I didn't believe there was such a thing as a

The newest playable fighter arrives in Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy on May 26, 2026 and can be obtained for a limited time before moving to a real money purchase. Sephiroth, from Final Fantasy VII, is a legendary Shinra SOLDIER voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa. A ranged character, Sephiroth uses his incredibly long sword to harry opponents at a distance. During today's livestream presentation coinciding with a tournament, we also learned more about the upcoming season set to arrive on the same day and a sneak peek at what's to come over the summer—including new playable fighters. Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is now available on iOS and Android. New Character Info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUrkGArkMnU   Character Preview — Sephiroth     Sephiroth  Sephiroth will be added as a new "limited-time" character. Voiced by Toshiyuki Itahana, Sephiroth is a Ranged-type fighter that favors the Fire element. His unique ability is "Scintilla" where he will counter-attack in a front-facing cone-shaped area when you hold down the ability. His passive "One-Winged Angel" will increase his movement speed when Cloud is nearby.   Memoria  A new special "Memoria" ability will be added where you can equip memoria in a support set to increase a character's stats. You can get these with a fixed probability by participating in the Season Reward: Sealed

The Make it Rain Campaign limited-time seasonal event returns to Final Fantasy XIV from May 29 through June 24, 2026. Subtitled "An Otterly Irresistible Collaboration", a short scenario quest will be available in game with a variety of seasonal rewards. Limited time items from previous years' iterations of the event can also be purchased from the Online Store at a discount. Take a look at the event details below, and, while you're here, check out where to unlock new content and features in Patch 7.5. Currently the, game has a free login period where players can play for 72 hours consecutively through June 14, 2026. Event details: "The Make It Rain Campaign returns once more to the Gold Saucer! With a 50% MGP bonus and an assortment of adorable otter-themed goods on offer, you won't want to miss out! Furthermore, campaign attendants will be offering a range of items at discounted prices, including some exclusive limited-time deals, so be sure to join the festivities and rake in the rewards while you can!" Quest You Otter Be There "Ollier locks eyes with you in a cordial, yet slightly desperate plea for help." Location: Speak to Ollier in Ul'dah - Steps of Nald (X: 9.4, Y: 9.1) Requires: Level 15,