While I've never been a huge fan of pixel-based graphics, Square Enix changed that for me when it launched HD-2D with Octopath Traveler. Now, Square Enix is finally bringing its HD-2D engine to Final Fantasy, giving us a true classic-style RPG in the form of Final Fantasy Resonance.

In a new trailer for the game released this week, we get a closer look at what to expect, showing off turn-based combat, key characters and new mechanics:

Key party members for Final Fantasy Resonance include Rain, Lasswell, Lid and Nichol. The story begins with Rain investigating a disturbance at the Earth Shrine, leading to the shattering of the Earth Crystal and a wider conflict that threatens the remaining crystals across Lapis.

Final Fantasy Resonance is a full single‑player RPG with no gacha mechanics or microtransactions, reimagining Brave Exvius’s opening arc with new cinematics and fully voiced characters. The game features traditional turn‑based combat enhanced with modern presentation, including dynamic camera work and HD‑2D environments. Classic Final Fantasy elements return as well, such as espers, airships, chocobos and cactars — complete with their iconic 1000 Needles attack.

Final Fantasy Resonance is set to launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Switch 2 and PC on the 22nd of October.

KitGuru Says: I have played every single HD-2D game to date. These classic style games aren't necessarily for everyone, but if you've been craving a return to turn-based Final Fantasy, this will be the game to pick up.

This week’s GeForce Now update brings six more games to the library, including The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, the latest HD-2D game from Square Enix, along with a new round of indie games.

Nvidia is also continuing its GeForce Now Summer Sale, offering 35% off annual memberships. The discount cuts £70 from a 12‑month Ultimate plan and £35 from a 12‑month Performance plan, but only for a limited time.

Here is the full list of games joining GeForce Now this week:

• Dark Scrolls (New release on Steam, June 22)
• SAND: Raiders of Sophie (New release on Steam, June 22)
• Deer & Boy (New release on Steam, June 23)
• EMPULSE (New release on Steam, June 24)
• The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Steam)
• FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (Steam)

KitGuru Says: Will you be installing any of this month's new GeForce Now titles?

Square Enix’s Octopath Traveler is an interesting series. Originally released as a Nintendo Switch 1 exclusive, this relatively new IP introduced us to a unique visual aesthetic which blended old-school pixel art with modern post-processing techniques to create what they called HD-2D. Since 2018, we’ve gotten 3 total mainline entries – the combined sales of which have now officially surpassed 7 million in total.

Taking to Twitter to make the announcement, the official Octopath Traveler page confirmed that “the Octopath Traveler series hits 7 million copies shipped and digitally sold worldwide!“ Alongside this, the team shared a commemorative art piece created by illustrator Maika Minami.

As mentioned, the Octopath Traveler series initially started as a Nintendo Switch 1 exclusive back in 2018. That said, the franchise’s release cadence was highly odd, with the first title coming to Windows in 2019; Xbox in 2021 and PlayStation in 2024.

The sequel meanwhile first launched in 2023 for Switch, PC and PlayStation; later coming to Xbox in 2024. Finally, the most recent title – Octopath Traveler 0 – released concurrently across all platforms late last year.

Despite being a relatively new IP (and one which was somewhat convoluted to get into initially), Octopath Traveler is slowly but surely finding a dedicated audience of players. It will be interesting to see how the latest title performs in the wake of its multi-platform launch.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the Octopath series? Do you like the franchise’s HD-2D art style? Let us know down below.