Square Enix has released over 100 Final Fantasy games since 1987, but many hidden gems remain overlooked by even dedicated fans. This roundup highlights seven underappreciated entries that experiment with genre, tone, and gameplay in ways the mainline series rarely attempts.
Square Enix has revealed a new hot springs feature for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation that grants permanent HP increases, unlockable bathing suit skins for party members, and a rubber Chocobo balancing mini-game. Director Naoki Hamaguchi shared the footage during SDCC Málaga, confirming the feature arrives alongside the game's April 8, 2027 launch on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Square Enix has quietly listed Final Fantasy 9: Not Alone on Steam, signaling a PC release for the previously unannounced project. The store page reveals support for over 25 languages, suggesting a global launch is being prepared.
A focused Chapter 1 demo at Tokyo Game Show redeems Final Fantasy VII Revelation after an overwhelming Gamescom showing. The 25-minute slice delivers story stakes, the new FITS class system, and Vincent's compelling Chaos form ahead of the April 8 launch.
A Steam storefront interface page showing language options and navigation elements has been misidentified as a leak revealing Persona 6 and Kingdom Hearts 4 achievements. The source material contains no information about unannounced games or achievement data.
Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy Resonance will receive a 120-track original soundtrack releasing on October 28th, just one week after the HD-2D game launches. The collection spans four CDs and includes 33 new compositions by Noriyasu Agematsu alongside 87 existing tracks from Brave Exvius and War of the Visions.
Square Enix unveiled a new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer at D23 2026 confirming a late 2027 release window and a Pixar's Coco world. A Disney+ anime series co-developed with Tetsuya Nomura is also in production, with a developer panel set for August 15.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi has confirmed the remake trilogy's story will conclude within the main game when it launches in spring 2027. While DLC is not currently planned, Hamaguchi acknowledged immense fan expectations and left the door open for character-focused spin-off content similar to Yuffie's Episode Intermission.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi is actively advocating for a physical release, but platform regulations and industry trends toward digital-only distribution have left the final SKU lineup undecided. The game launches almost a year before PlayStation's digital-only strategy begins in January 2028, yet titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 are already skipping discs entirely. Hamaguchi acknowledges the challenge but remains committed to delivering something tangible for fans.
Square Enix developers Naoki Yoshida and Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that remaking Final Fantasy 6, 8, or 9 in the style of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy would likely require four to five installments per game. The developers estimate a Final Fantasy 6 remake could take around 20 years to complete, effectively doubling the development timeline of the FF7 Remake project.
