Overview
- Director Naoki Hamaguchi says the new gameplay experience is almost complete, with much of the project already playable and the team nearing a stage to share more details.
- The official name has been narrowed to two candidates with a final choice due by year’s end, according to an interview filmed in October and published this week.
- “Highwind” is a key design keyword for the finale, pointing to larger-scale, airship-enabled world exploration compared to prior entries.
- Two private videos appeared on Square Enix’s Final Fantasy YouTube playlist on December 10, and a company December calendar highlights December 12 in Japan, though any Game Awards reveal remains unconfirmed.
- Square Enix is actively considering DLC for the finale, outlets still expect release no earlier than 2027, and Intergrade is slated for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S on January 22, 2026.