Final Fantasy Returns March 24
Final Fantasy officially returns with a brand-new game on March 24 — and the launch is being promoted as a free-to-try experience, which could spark tie-in fiction and renewed lore interest. Expect cross-media buzz and new storytelling beats to follow the release window. (screenrant.com)
DISSIDIA DUELLUM FINAL FANTASY is the new title, co-developed by Square Enix and NHN PlayArt and described by the publisher as a 3v3 “Team Boss Battle Arena” built for release on the App Store and Google Play for iOS and Android. (square-enix.com)) Square Enix’s official launch trailer lists availability as March 23, 2026 (PT), while multiple outlets and the publisher’s regional announcements report a global launch on March 24, 2026, reflecting a stagger by time zone. (youtube.com)) Square Enix has published an early post-launch roadmap that names six characters—Onion Knight, Iroha, Firion, Balthier, Rikku and Clive Rosfield—scheduled to join the game across April and May 2026. (finalweapon.net)) The game sets series combatants in modern-day Tokyo and labels playable combatants as “Ghosts,” while developer materials and previews confirm a fully voiced main story and a seasonal structure for ongoing content drops. (novacrystallis.com)) Publisher pages list specific live‑service systems at launch, including MogPay points, Character Tickets, an Ability Draw, and other randomized virtual-item mechanics that underpin character acquisition and progression. (square-enix.com))
